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All wired connections use a standard RJ45 Cat 5/6 (Ethernet) connection. XTouch controls can also be
powered over Ethernet (Recommended).
Xilica Designer and XTouch Applications can also be connected via a Wi-Fi connection, but this is not
recommended.
Standard RJ45 cable
A) DHCP enabled router or server/router combination (Recommended)
With DHCP enabled routers and servers, the XTouch control will automatically obtain the IP address upon
power up and connection.
It is recommended to use a router and PoE switch. This combo provides DHCP as well as power to the wall
controls. Linksys routers and Netgear switches are recommended.
B) Non-DHCP indirect connection (Non-DHCP PoE switches)
When XTouch controls are connected indirectly to the computer network via a switch and DHCP is not
available to assign IP addresses, the connection process is not automatic.
1. Single XTouch device (Non-DHCP)
Once no DHCP is detected, the XTouch control will either try to connect using the IP address last
assigned and stored on the device or attempt to revert to its default IP address of 169.254.64.64.
Under some conditions, the processor may refuse to relinquish its stored IP addresses or revert to its
default IP address and thus refuse to connect.
2. Multiple XTouch controls (Non-DHCP)
For multiple mini controls connected to the network with no DHCP available, the user will have to
manually assign unique IP addresses to each device. (Page 13-16)
XTouch:Device connection
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