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Tempest 2400 T-Desk Software User Guide
Physical Connection
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a system that allows each component on a computer
network to automatically obtain the network address information required for Network Interface Devices to
communicate with one another. With DHCP enabled on a Local Area Network (LAN), all network
connected Tempest Wireless BaseStations will automatically log on to T-Desk running on a single
computer. Automatic addressing includes TCP/IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Most
10/100 Ethernet devices are compatible and should configure properly when the BaseStation is set for
automatic DHCP.
Connect each Tempest BaseStation to the Local Area Network (LAN) with a standard CAT-5 patch cable
and open T-Desk on a computer that is connected to the same router or server as the BaseStations.
After about 10 seconds the BaseStation information will begin to load into T-Desk.
Automatic DHCP is enabled by default in the BaseStations, but through the BaseStation Tech Menu,
manual addressing can be selected, or addressing can be disabled.
If T-Desk is closed on one computer and opened on another computer, the new instance of T-Desk
should connect to all BaseStations.
Running multiple instances of T-Desk, either on the same computer or on multiple computers on the
same local network, is not supported. If BaseStations are logged onto T-Desk and a second instance of
T-Desk is opened, the second instance will not be recognized by the BaseStation(s) and the
BaseStation(s) will remain logged onto the first instance. This prevents anyone but the appropriate
administrator from accessing the BaseStations.
Direct Connection to a Computer
A single BaseStation can be connected directly to a computer without a local area network or router
connection. Without a connection that can automatically perform addressing, manual addressing is
required. Advance to the Tech Menu of the BaseStation, select LAN Settings, Select TCP/IP Mode and
change to “Manual” and exit. The “Manual” default settings should enable T-Desk to communicate with
the BaseStation provided the appropriate cable is connected.
Newer computers that have Auto-MDIX capability can use either standard CAT-5 cable or a crossover
cable. Auto-MDIX detects the connected cable type and configures the computer connection
appropriately. Otherwise a crossover cable is required between the BaseStation and the computer.
Advanced users may make adjustments to the TCP/IP address and other settings. Selecting “DHCP” and
then selecting “Manual” will restore the Manual setting defaults.
To manually enter IP address information advance to the Tech Menu >> LAN Settings, and first select
“TCP/IP Mode” and change to “Manual.” Then manually enter the TCP/IP address, and default gateway.
The “subnet mask” should normally be “
255.255.255.000”
. The MAC address is “read only” information.
To change the address values, advance to the screen for the appropriate address, turn the volume knob
to scroll the value, press enter to advance through the three digit portions of the address, and after
adjusting the last portion of the address, press enter to save the change.
