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Server addresses automatic configuration for control panel
The use of the existing computer network infrastructure, standard network protocols
(DHCP for instance) allowed to provide the “plug-and-play” principle. The mode of
the automatic server address configuration in the panels eases the access system
deployment significantly.
Fig. 5
. System deployment
The algorithms for operation on each step described below
1.
Panel checks for DHCP mode ON (panel address 0.0.0.0) or static IP
2.
If DHCP mode is ON, the dynamic IP address obtain routine will start
3.
The panel automatic configuration mode starts if the access control system
IP address (IP or DNS name) is not set:
a.
Panel sends data packages announcing access control system
server about itself as a new device in the local network
Despite it is broadcast announcement, it is limited with single
range local network and active network equipment. That’s why
the IP addresses of the access control system server are to be
set manually for networks with sophisticated topology.
b.
The system will warn operator after the receiving of the data
package from the new panel. Operator must add panel to the
system database (DB).
c.
After the panel added to the DB it receives the answer from the
access control system server. The address of the access control
system server recorded into the control panel and it stops to
broadcast.
d.
Operator has to upload panel after its adjustment recorded into
the DB. Panel becomes associated to the certain access control
system server, eliminating panel control capture with another
system.
