IPS200T Series Overview
TimeIPS systems can be used in either of the following applications:
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As a network Time Clock Station ("client"), connected to a TimeIPS Server
("master") system. As a client, the system does not store data, as it is only
used to clock employees in and out.
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As a TimeIPS server ("master"). In this application, this system operates as
a total time and attendance solution to effectively manage time tracking.
The IPS200T is designed to be used as a server ("master") for small businesses, or
as a Time Clock ("client") when a separate server is present on the network.
Network Requirements
TimeIPS is an Ethernet TCP/IP appliance. A standard RJ-45 Ethernet network cable
connects TimeIPS to your network. The master/server station requires a Static IP.
Additional client stations can be set to Static IP addresses, or can be dynamically
addressed with DHCP. Client stations send a broadcast packet to look for a Master
on the same subnet. Clients on different networks or subnets will need to be
manually configured (this is done by visiting http://<IP address of the
client>/quickset_ip.php).
Ports Used By TimeIPS
The following ports are used by TimeIPS on the Internet (if available) for the
reasons described below:
80 (HTTP) Required for update downloads
25 (SMTP) Recommended for email reports and messages
53 (DNS) Required for name resolution
123 (NTP) Recommended for time synchronization
443 (TimeIPS) Required for update and backup authorization
Please visit http://support.timeips.com for additional network and port information.
Best practice:
Configure all TimeIPS systems with Static IP addresss, provide an
always-on Internet connection (broadband) to all TimeIPS systems with all the
above outbound ports available.
TimeIPS
http://support.timeips.com 316.264.1600
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