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PART 3: INITIAL SETUP
This section will detail the basic setup your ZW-REC. The ZW-REC and all End Devices should
remain powered off until instructed. If the ZW-REC is being integrated into an existing deployment of
End Devices those End Devices may need to be reset once the ZW-REC is configured.
For more detailed information on all of the configuration options please refer to the full manual
which can be found on our website.
3.1 Antenna Warning
Before powering up the ZW-REC ensure the supplied antenna is properly installed. Running the
ZW-REC without an antenna or with an unapproved antenna may cause damage to the device and/or
cause operation outside of regulatory compliance. OMEGA Engineering accepts no liability and issues
no warranty for devices operated improperly.
3.2 Choosing a Network ID
The Network ID (NID) selects which End Devices the ZW-REC will communicate with. The NID is
selected using the 8 DIP switches found on the back of the device. If this ZW-REC is replacing an
existing receiver in a wireless sensor installation, determine which NID is currently used and use the
same one. Refer to
Section 2.2
to determine the correct DIP switch settings.
In a new installation with only one Receiver, keeping the default NID of 0 is recommended. All End
Devices ship with a default NID of 0. If this installation requires multiple Receivers, ensure that each
Receiver has a unique NID.
Record the NID on the Net. Addr. label on the back of the ZW-REC for easy reference in the future.
3.3 Connecting to the ZW-REC
Power on the ZW-REC at this point by plugging in the supplied AC adaptor. The Green Power LED
lights up and the Blue Receive LED flashes. The ZW-REC performs an energy scan to determine what
the best RF frequency to transmit on is. Once the energy scan has completed the Blue LED will remain
lit. See
Section 3.6
for more information on the energy scan.
Connect the ZW-REC to your network or computer using an Ethernet Cable. When connecting the
ZW-REC directly to a computer a crossover cable is needed if the network adapter is an older 10Base-T
or 100Base-TX type. A normal cable can be used for modern 1000Base-T network adaptors. The green
Network Link and Activity LEDs light up once a connection has been established.
Static IP Address
The ZW-REC comes configured from the factory with a default IP address of 192.168.1.200. This
address appears on a label on the back of the device. Bring up the ZW-REC web page by navigating to
https://192.168.1.200 in your web browser.
DHCP/DNS
In installations where a static IP address is undesirable an IP address can be automatically
assigned using a DHCP server. Please refer to the full manual for more information.
HTTPS Warning
The ZW-REC is shipped with a default non-Certificate Authority (CA) issued SSL certificate. Your
web browser will provide a warning page before you can continue. This is normal and it is safe to
proceed. For more information on this warning, encryption or uploading a signed certificate please refer
to the full manual.
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