Extron NAVigator

Description

The NAVigator is a secure appliance required for the configuration, management, troubleshooting, and control of NAV® Pro AV over IP systems. The user-friendly browser-based NAVigator System Manager is used to configure, monitor and control, backup and restore, run diagnostics, upgrade, and troubleshoot NAV Systems. An entry level NAVigator supports 16 endpoints and can expand with LinkLicense to support 48, 96, or 240 devices. Multiple NAVigator working together can support thousands of endpoints. Each NAVigator has two independent LAN ports that allow management and control from a second network, enabling flexible design with enhanced security, and eliminating AV traffic on the management network. With Extron Pro Series control integration, NAVigator acts as a centralized communication bridge for secure control of all attached devices.

Quick and Reliable Switching

NAV systems are not limited to video extension and distribution. Multiple encoders and decoders can be deployed together to create an IP-based video, audio, USB matrix. The NAVigator System Manager enhances matrix switching capabilities, featuring advanced control and enterprise-level system monitoring. NAV Pro AV over IP solutions provide the flexibility of an IP-based system, with the integration-friendly video and audio switching features found in Extron conventional matrix switchers, such as Key Minder®, EDID Minder®, and USB and audio breakaway. Design an IP-based switching system with a NAVigator, multiple endpoints, and an Extron Pro Series control system for secure switching. The NAVigator System Manager can be powered locally, or with PoE over the network.

Priority Routing enables users to create custom tags to ensure that data is properly segregated, and endpoints are more easily located. Users can assign multiple tags to an endpoint using NAVigator software. Used in conjunction with an Extron control system, tags can be leveraged to classify, segregate, or quickly locate endpoints. Priority Routing is useful in systems with multiple security classification levels or in applications that manage many rooms over an enterprise or campus.

Easy Setup and Configuration

NAVigator features a built-in, user-friendly browser interface for easy access to network settings and other parameters from a standard web browser. In addition to the browser interface, NAVigator also supports configuration from Extron PCS – Product Configuration Software.

System Monitoring and Control

The NAVigator System Manager turns the NAV system into a powerful and flexible IP-based matrix solution. In addition to easy setup, configuration, and quick switching, the NAVigator includes extensive features for monitoring, diagnostics, and troubleshooting NAV systems. It also enables simultaneous configuration, bulk firmware upgrades, backup, and restoration of multiple NAV endpoints from a single browser. An optional NAVigator LinkLicense is available to enable third-party control of NAV systems. These third-party control systems can use SIS commands* to make and break NAV connections in addition to various other functions. However, Extron Pro Series control system integration with the NAVigator is required to control Secure Platform Devices on NAV endpoints such as RS-232 and IR control ports. The NAVigator System Manager acts as a centralized communication bridge for secure, end-to-end AES encrypted control of all attached devices.

*The third-party control LinkLicense does not enable control of SPD devices.

Security

NAVigator System Manager encrypts all communication between the NAVigator and endpoints with SSH – Secure Shell protocol. NAV endpoints also support 802.1X port-based Network Access Control. When applied, 802.1X authentication requires that all devices are approved before network access is granted. Support for Microsoft® Active Directory simplifies user management and group authentication, helping to maintain strong security policies. Furthermore, SRTP – Secure Real-Time Transport Protocol ensures encryption, message authentication, and data integrity of video and data streams. In addition, the NAVigator works natively with Extron Pro Series control systems, to encrypt all commands from control processor to endpoint. Together, Extron NAV and Pro Series control systems create the most secure and reliable Pro AV over IP solution on the market.

Features

• New NAVigator One-Button Commissioning Report — Commissioning Report saves time and money while creating an accurate record of the NAVigator and all NAV endpoint settings and status in just seconds.
• New NAVigator Confidence Preview enables viewing of the content from any NAV endpoint — Confidence Preview is available in the Endpoints and Ties page for preview of all encoders and decoders.
• New NAVigator API for Third Party Control — An optional no-charge LinkLicense enables third party control system SIS commands to make and break NAV connections as well as other functions.
• New NAV KVM Workstation supports eight displays per workstation to meet all your workstation needs — The expanded NAV KVM Workstation now supports one- or two-row configurations for up to eight total displays.
• New NAV KVM Focus is available to highlight the active display with any KVM switching method — KVM Focus is now available to highlight the active display, or focus, whether you choose Smart KVM, Hot Key, or OSD KVM switching.
• New NAV KVM Workstation expanded to 30 presets for more flexible configurations — NAVigator now supports up to 30 different KVM Workstation configuration to provide more user options.
• NAV System Management from a Single Browser — NAVigator securely configures, manages, and controls NAV® Pro AV over IP systems. Facilitates configuration, update, and backup of all NAV endpoints concurrently.
• Each NAVigator supports up to 240 NAV endpoints — NAVigator provides encrypted configuration, management, and control up to 240 NAV endpoints for centralized, secure management of complete Pro AV over IP systems. Multiple NAVigator can work together to support thousands of NAV endpoints.
• Intuitive, web-based user interface for ease of use — Intuitive graphical web interface for configuration, monitoring, backup/restoration, and troubleshooting.
• Manages simultaneous configuration of multiple NAV devices — Enables bulk configuration of a large number of devices in a single operation, saving time and simplifying setup.
• WindoWall® Mode supports videowall applications — NAV scaling decoders support videowall applications using Extron’s WindoWall processing, enabling a mix of full screen and image magnification across multiple displays. WindoWall presets provide a quick and easy way to manipulate the videowall canvas between different image arrangements.
• Customizable Screen Saver — Displays a user-supplied custom image, black screen, blue screen, or the last video frame when no active video signal or stream is present.
• Custom On-Screen Display — Configurable OSD for two lines of custom text to display video source names, security classification levels, or other user-defined information from an encoder.
• Custom Borders — Displays full-screen borders in a variety of colors applied by the control system. These borders may be used in many applications such as security classification, alarm condition, or active display identification.
• Workstation On-Screen Display — Displays an OSD on NAV decoders to enable selection of encoder sources for KVM – keyboard, video, and mouse in multi-display workstation applications.
• Secure encrypted communication between all endpoints — Features secure communication ensuring any data sent to encoders or decoders from the NAVigator is encrypted.
• Priority Routing — Assign custom tags to end points using NAVigator software. Tags can be used to further classify endpoints, easily locate them on the network, or apply rules for routing with an Extron control system.
• 802.1X port-based Network Access Control — Supports 802.1X port-based authentication, requiring that all devices are approved before network access is granted.
• Certified FIPS 140-2 module — Extron cryptographic module meets NIST and CCS guidelines and is certified by CMVP to the FIPS 140-2 information processing standard in order to ensure protection of sensitive data.
• Active Directory support — Integrates with Microsoft® Active Directory, simplifying user management, group authentication, and helping to maintain strong security policies.
• Power over Ethernet, or PoE, eliminates the need for a local power supply — PoE enables receipt of power directly from the PoE switch, eliminating the need for bulky local power supplies.
• Scalable with LinkLicense — The base NAVigator system supports 16 devices with the capability to expand to 48, 96, or 240 with the addition of LinkLicenses. Multiple NAVigator systems can work together to support thousands of endpoints, creating future-ready solutions that grow with your organization.
• Secure network isolation with dual LAN interfaces — Two isolated, independent LAN ports facilitate control from a secondary network, enabling flexible system design with enhanced security, and eliminating AV traffic on the corporate network.
• Enables parallel firmware update of multiple NAV devices at once — Upgrades firmware on all endpoints directly from the NAVigator web interface for quick and reliable firmware management that enables efficient system enhancements.
• Integrates with Pro Series control systems for secure, user-friendly external control — Designed to integrate directly with Extron Pro Series control systems for secure, encrypted RS‑232 and IR control of external devices without the need for additional control processors.
• External Extron Everlast™ power supply included — Provides worldwide power compatibility with high‑demonstrated reliability and low power consumption.
• Extron Everlast Power Supply is covered by a 7‑year parts and labor warranty
• 1″ (2.5 cm) high, half rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure for discreet placement and concealment.
• TAA Compliant version available — Please inform your local Extron representative if your order requires compliance with TAA regulations.