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-M1XEP Installation Manual
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6.1. Port Forwarding
Particular ports must be opened through the router to allow access to the M1XEP through the Internet. You must
access the router's setup in order to open (port forward) these ports. The method for this differs from product to
product. Some routers use a software utility to access their setup while others can be accessed via a web browser.
Consult the router's documentation for complete instructions on this procedure.
6. Notes on Router Setup
The table below lists the ports used by the M1XEP that should be port forwarded through the router.
Port
Use
Routing
Protocol
2601 Encrypted communications port. Route outside to connect with
Ness
RP and web TCP
Configurable by installer.
browser through Internet/WAN.
2601 is the default.
21 M1XEP Firmware Updates Route outside if
Ness
RP will connect through FTP or TCP
Internet/WAN to download firmware updates
to the M1XEP.
26
Web Browser
Route outside to connect with web browser
TCP
through Internet/WAN.
80
Web Browser
Route outside to connect with web browser
TCP
through Internet/WAN.
6.2.Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
To connect to the Control over a network, you will need the URL or IP address assigned to the M1XEP. If the
customer does not have a registered URL, the IP address must be used. If the M1XEP has been programmed with
a static (non-changing) IP address, simply remember the IP address. On the other hand, if the M1XEP is
programmed to obtain a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, the IP address can change often. A Dynamic
DNS provider allows you to alias a dynamic IP address to a permanent URL.
If the installation requires the use of a DDNS service, the network router should have built-in DDNS support.
Reference your router's documentation for configuration instructions. DDNS updates are host specific. It is
important to make sure that the DDNS service will support updates from the specific brand and model of router being
used. Check with both the router manufacturer and with the DDNS provider to ensure that the router is compatible
with the DDNS service.
7. Other Ports Used by the M1XEP
The following table contains additional ports used by the M1XEP. These ports should
not
be opened (port
forwarded) outside the local network.
Port
Use
Protocol
`
2362
The M1XEP listens on this port to respond to
UDP
a "FIND" Command.
2101
Plain text communications port.
TCP
Configurable by installer. 2101 is default.
