Set-Up Network Interface - BeaconMedaes TotalAlert 2 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

Set-Up Network Interface

CAUTION:
Have the facility's Information Systems personnel
set up the network interface. If the set up is done
improperly, equipment may not perform properly.
CAUTION:
The information systems personnel should be
notified before changing any of the network
settings. Changing the settings could keep the
equipment from working properly.
Equipment Required
• PC with an Ethernet connection
• PC with a web browser, such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Category 5 Ethernet cable (10BaseT)
(if connecting through a switch or hub)
• Category 5 Ethernet crossover cable
(if connecting PC directly to alarm)
Physical Connection
1a. Connect each device to an Ethernet
switch or hub using a Cat-5 Ethernet
cable (Figures 53-55).
NOTE:
It is best to use a switch instead of a hub
because the devices communicate at 10 Mbits/s.
A switch also improves network performance and
keeps unnecessary traffic from being routed to
the alarm.
1b.For direct connection to a PC without
using a hub or switch, connect the
device to the PC using a Cat-5 Ethernet
crossover cable (Figure 52).
2. Verify the green LINK LED on the
annunciator module illuminates
(Figure 51).
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10BaseT Ethernet
Connector
Link LED
Indicates physical
connection
Receive LED
Indicates device is
receiving packets
Transmit LED
Indicates device is
transmitting packets
Figure 51 Ethernet status LEDs