DS2 Docking Station
Introduction to the DS2 Docking Station
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Connection Requirements
Server to iNet
If you are subscribed to iNet, your DSS server must be able to reach iNet
through the internet.
This communications occurs via https over TCP using port 80 and 443.
The iNet account and password must be correct in the Configuration.xml file.
The “DS2 iNet connector” service on your DSS server must be running under
a user account that has access to the internet.
To IDS(s)
Each IDS must be able to reach the server, and the server must be able to
reach the IDS(s).
This communication is XML over http, using TCP/IP.
This takes place on port 80.
The IDS posts XML to an ASP.NET page running under IIS. The ASP.NET
page used by the IDSs is shown below.
http://<server_ip_address>/DSSWS/Server.aspx
Each IDS contacts the server once each minute, unless the IDS is in the
middle of a long operation, in which case it contacts the server after the
operation is over.
The IDS learns the server IP address either by listening for the broadcaster (if
you are using it), or by being programmed with the server IP using
DS.Config.
The Server learns of the IDS IP when the IDS contacts the server (the server
merely replies).
The IDS can have either a dynamic or static IP address.
If a static IP address is used, you must set the address on the IDS using
HyperTerminal and a serial cable.
To verify the IDS is reaching the server, turn on the tracelog and look for
messages from the IDS in question. If there are any, it is reaching the server.
Broadcaster to
Network
The “DS2 Broadcaster“ is a service that runs on the DSS server, broadcasting
the IP address of the DSS server, to be received by any IDS and/or DSSAC
running on the network.
The broadcasts take place from the server via UDP on port 55555.
