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Atlas x00 Series Access Control Panels Installation Guide
Page 7: Network Interface Settings
The important choice here is “Configure IPv4.”
A primary controller must have a static IP address. This is because secondary con-
trollers need to know how to find the primary on the network. Additionally, the
users need a consistent address to log in to the Web Management Application.
To assign a static IP address, choose “Manually” and enter the IP address and con-
figuration specified by the network administrator.
“Using DHCP” is probably the right choice for secondary controllers, unless you
have a complicated network discussed below under “Special Considerations for
Complex Networks.”
Initial Controller Setup