AL1024NK8QP Series Installation Guide
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Network Setup:
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Altronix Dashboard USB Connection:
The USB connection on the LINQ8PD(CB) is used for Network. When connected to a PC via the USB cable the
LINQ8PD(CB) will receive power from the USB port allowing programming of the LINQ8PD(CB) prior to being
connected to the power supply.
1. Install the software supplied with the LINQ8PD(CB) on the PC being used for programming.
This software should be installed on all computers that will have access to the LINQ8PD(CB).
2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the USB port on the LINQ8PD(CB) and the computer.
3. Double click on the
Dashboard icon
on the desktop of the computer and open the Dashboard.
4. Click on the button marked
USB Network Setup
in the upper hand side of the dashboard. This will open
the USB Network Setup screen. In this screen the MAC Address of the LINQ8PD(CB) module will be
found along with the Network Settings and Email Settings.
Network Settings:
In the IP Address Method field select the method by which the IP Address for the LINQ8PD(CB) will be
obtained:
“STATIC”
or
“DHCP”,
then follow the appropriate steps.
Static:
a. IP Address:
Enter the IP address assigned to the LINQ8PD(CB) by the network administrator.
b. Subnet Mask:
Enter the Subnet of the network.
c. Gateway:
Enter the TCP/IP gateway of the network access point (router) being used.
Note:
Gateway
configuration is required to properly receive emails from the device.
d. Inbound Port (HTTP):
Enter the port number assigned to the LINQ8PD(CB) module by the network
administrator to allow remote access and monitoring.
e.
Click the button labeled
Submit Network Settings
. A dialog box will display “New network settings will
take effect after the server is rebooted”. Click
OK
.
DHCP:
A. After selecting DHCP in the IP Address Method field click the button labeled
Submit Network Settings
.
A dialog box will display “New network settings will take effect after the server is rebooted”. Click
OK
.
Next, click on the button labeled
Reboot Server
. After rebooting the LINQ8PD(CB) will be set in the
DHCP mode. The IP address will be assigned by the router when the LINQ8PD(CB) is connected to the
network. It is recommended to have the assigned IP Address reserved to ensure continued access
(see the network administrator).
B. Subnet Mask: When operating in DHCP, the router will assign the subnet mask values.
C. Gateway: Enter the TCP/IP gateway of the network access point (router) being used.
D. HTTP Port: Enter the HTTP port number assigned to the LINQ8PD(CB) module by the network
administrator to allow remote access and monitoring. The default inbound port setting is 80. HTTP is not
encrypted and unsecure. Even though HTTP can be used for remote access, it is recommended primarily
for use with LAN connections.
Secure Network Setup (HTTPS):
In order to setup HTTPS for a Secure Network Connection, a Valid Certificate and Key must be used. Certificates
and Key should be in a “.PEM” format. Self Certifications should only be used for testing
purposes as no actual authentication is being performed. In a Self-Certified mode, the connection will still
state that it is unsecure. How to upload Certificate and Key to setup HTTPS:
1. Open Tab Labeled “Security”
2. Select Tab Labeled “Email/SSL”
3. Scroll to bottom under “SSL Settings”
4. Click “Select Certificate”
5. Browse and select valid Certificate to upload from server
6. Click “Select Key”
7. Browse and select valid Key to upload from server
8. Click “Submit Files”
