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INITIAL SETUP
This section guides you through how to setup the ZW-REC. Please do not power on any End
Devices until Initial Setup is complete. If the ZW-REC is being integrated into a deployment
with existing End Devices those End Devices may need to be reset once the ZW-REC is
configured.
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 communicates with. The NID is
selected using the 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 for each
NID.
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 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 5.4
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
http://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. See
Section 5.2
for more information.
