Extron MTPX 168 Matrix Switcher Firmware 1.11 Download

Posted at December 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Extron MTPX 168 Matrix Switcher Firmware 1.11
Category	Firmware
Manufacturer	Extron
File Size	2.5 MB
Supported OS	OS Independent

Extron MTPX 168 Matrix Switcher Firmware 1.11 Description

This package provides the necessary installation files of Extron MTPX 168 Matrix Switcher Firmware version 1.11.

Fixes:

- Added support for 3232, 1632, 3216 Non-Plus models – MTPX 3232, 1632, 3216 Non-Plus models were not supported by the previous firmware version. Version 1.11 adds supports for these models.

Installation steps:

1. Download the firmware file (.exe).
2. Extract the firmware file by running the executable file.
3. Connect the computer to either switcher serial port.
4. Start the Matrix Switchers Control Program and connect to the matrix switcher.
5. Click Tools > Update Firmware... .The Extron Firmware Loader appears.
6. Click Browse. The open file window appears.
7. Navigate to the folder where you saved the firmware upgrade file. Select the file and click Open. The Firmware Loader returns to the top. Valid firmware files must have the file extension “.S19”. Any other file extension is not a firmware upgrade. The original factory-installed firmware is permanently available on the MTPX Plus switcher. If the attempted firmware upload fails for any reason, the switcher automatically reverts to the factory-installed firmware.
8. Click Upload. The Device Port window appears.
9. If necessary, change the port number in the device port field:
- Rear panel RS-232/RS-422 port, enter 1.
- Front panel Configuration port, enter 2.
Click the OK button. The Firmware Loader reports, “This process could take several minutes. Please wait...”, then displays a status bar that shows the progress of the upload. When the upload is complete, the Firmware Loader reports “Unit resetting, this can take some time, please wait. ...”, and then “Transfer complete!”.
10. When the Firmware Loader reports, “Transfer complete!”, click the Exit button on the Firmware Loader and then again on the port configuration window. The Firmware Loader and the Matrix Switchers Control Program exit.

About Matrix Switcher Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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