IP Control Unit Installation Guide V1.1
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3.2 Connecting the Control Unit to a network with a DHCP server (single subnet network)
If the network has a DHCP server installed then it may be necessary to register the MAC Hardware Address
of the IP Control Unit (supplied with the products) with the Network Administrator. This means that even
though there is a DHCP server to assign the network address, some networks do not allow ‘unknown’
devices to connect to them and so the DHCP server will not give them an address. This can cause problems
as the IP Control Units could assign themselves an address which would then be in conflict with other
devices. It is essential that this is resolved before installing the interfaces.
The IP Control Unit is delivered pre-configured to acquire its network information from a DHCP server.
Connect the interface to a suitable network port using a standard network patch cable and then apply power.
After a few seconds the unit will have configured itself and be ready to use. Open the Site Manager software
and:
Click – Add from the IP Device menu at the bottom of the Site List
The IP device will be present in the list.
Double Click the Control Unit
Click - Done
The IP Control Unit is now ready for use symbolised by the green ticks.
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