Section 2: Installation; Alarm Controller Installation - DSC iotega WS900UL Reference Manual

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2.1 Alarm Controller Installation

Installing the iotega consists of connecting and powering up the hardware, as well as configuring the device using the

installer portal.

A typical installation includes the following steps:

1. Create a customer account

2. Install the hardware

3. Power up the panel

4. Confirm communication

5. Enroll and install devices

6. Connect to Wifi router

7. Test the system

To install the iotega:

1. Locate the panel on a flat surface in close proximity to AC power and a wireless router.

2. Remove the plastic pull tab from the access cover on the back of the panel to activate the battery. If the battery is not

installed, see Installing a new Battery.

3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the port on the back of the panel. Connect the other end of the cable to the wireless

router. Installation and configuration can be done over cellular without the need for an Ethernet connection.

4. Connect the barrel jack of the plug-in adapter to the power connector on the back of the panel. Route the power

cable through the strain relief channel on the bottom of the panel then plug the adapter into an AC outlet. The iotega

powers up once connected to AC.

The power-up sequence is as follows:

The integrated keypad numbers illuminate in sequence until power-up is complete.

The system powers up after approximately 2 minutes.

The Ethernet Link Speed LED illuminates steady green and the Ethernet Link Activity LED flashes rapidly to

indicate that a connection is being made to the network.

After several minutes, depending on network speed, the Remote Connection LED illuminates steady green,

indicating that a connection has been established.

Note: If the Remote Connection Status LED flashes red, the panel may be having difficulty connecting to the remote

servers. Restarting the panel may remedy the issue.

For more information on LED indicators, see "Controls and Indicators" on page 6.

5. [Optional] Connect the iotega to the customer's WiFi network. To do this, enable WPS on the router, then enable

WPS on the iotega either via the Alarm.com MobileTech app or the local keypad ([*][8][Installer Code]).

If WPS is not available, connect to a valid 2.4 GHz WiFi network via the Alarm.com MobileTech app or from the

panel's local webpage. The local webpage is accessed via [*][8][Installer Code], connecting to the iotega's access

point and navigating to http://iotega. The password is the installer code twice (e.g., if Installer code is 5555, the pass-

word is 55555555)."

Figure 2-1 Panel Connections