Overview
Before accessing a Just Add Power device through the webUI, Telnet, or API, you must first identify its IP address.
This article explains several methods for locating the IP address of Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series devices. The best method depends on whether the device is part of an existing AMP-standardized system, available within project documentation, or connected to the same network as your computer.
Using AMP Project Documentation
For systems deployed using Advanced Matrix Programmer (AMP), device IP addresses are typically documented within the project report generated during system configuration.
If the project files are available on the computer originally used to configure the system, the report can be used to identify Encoder and Decoder IP addresses without requiring network access.
Locate the AMP project folder.
Open the project report file.
Review the Encoder and Decoder inventory information.
Record the IP address of the desired device.
For instructions on locating AMP project files, refer to How to Open Projects Folder for AMP Standardized & Alternate Systems.
If Project Documentation Is Unavailable
If the AMP project documentation cannot be located, the Diagnostic Screen can be used to identify the IP address of a Decoder currently displaying video. In AMP-standardized systems, the discovered Decoder IP can then be used with AMP's Gather Details tool to retrieve information about the remaining devices in the system.
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Identify the Active Source
From a display connected to a Just Add Power Decoder, determine which source is currently being viewed. -
Locate the Corresponding Encoder
Go to the physical location of the Encoder connected to that source. -
Interrupt the Video Signal
Disconnect the HDMI cable from either the source device or the Encoder. -
Wait for the Diagnostic Screen
After approximately 10 seconds, the Decoder will display the Just Add Power Diagnostic Screen. -
Record the Decoder IP Address
In the lower-right corner of the screen, locate the Local IP or RX IP field and record the displayed address.
Note: The Diagnostic Screen provides the Decoder IP address only. Although a Remote IP field may be displayed, it reflects the last Encoder viewed by the Decoder and should not be relied upon for Encoder identification.
Using Bonjour Discovery
Note: Bonjour discovery requires Layer 2 connectivity and may not function across routed networks or VLAN boundaries.
Bonjour Browser can be used to discover Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series devices on the local network and identify their assigned IP addresses.
This method is particularly useful for factory-default devices, direct connections, or situations where AMP project documentation is unavailable.
For detailed instructions, screenshots, and device identification information, refer to Bonjour Browser Device Discovery.
Next Steps
After identifying the device IP address, refer to How to Access a Device (Omega, Ultra, and MaxColor Series) for instructions on connecting to the device using the webUI, Telnet, or HTTP API.
