Keyscan Inc. A Member of the Kaba Group – CA8WL-AL Rev. B Installation Guide (07.15)
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Configure CA8WL-AL for
Reverse Network
Communication
If you are configuring the CA8WL-AL Rev. B for reverse network communication, you must complete the
procedures outlined in this section. The procedures include setting DIP switches, jumpers, programming the
access control board with an IP address, and programming the on-board Ethernet module with an IP address
so the control board operates in reverse network communication mode.
About Reverse Network Communication
Reverse network communication requires a license from Keyscan – K-RN – which operates with an optional
encrypted reverse network communication application. Generally, reverse network communication is used for
centrally managed access control where the software including the encrypted communication application is
installed at a host location and the control board is installed at a remote location with communication over a
public or private network.
If you have not purchased a K-RN, V-RN or AUR-RNx license, do not configure the CA8WL-AL Rev. B for
reverse network communication.
NETCOM Program Utility
The CA8WL-AL Rev. B control board requires NETCOM Program Utility – version 6.0.18 or higher. Always
use the latest NETCOM Program Utility on the enclosed Keyscan CD when programming the on-board
Ethernet module. The CA8WL-AL Rev. B control board is distinguished by DIP switches which are not on
previous CA8WL-AL control boards.
Installation Coordination – Host & Remote
Locations
The RN license involves installing and configuring reverse network encrypted communication software at a host
location and installing hardware components at a remote location. You must coordinate certain settings
between the two locations in order that the CA8WL-AL control unit at the remote location can establish
network communication back to the Server/workstation with the encrypted communication software at the
host location.
the technician installing the hardware components must have a host-location IP address that the CA8WL-
AL control unit connects to on the network
both the host and remote locations must have the same encryption key
The hardware technician must program the access control board with a host-location IP address along with
other settings. The IP address the technician programs into the control board depends on the network
configuration. We have provided two general network configuration outlines: an Internet/Intranet/WAN
