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ECLYPSE Services that Require Internet Connectivity .......................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 5
Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network......................................................................................................................... 20
Connecting the IP Network ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Wired Network Cable Requirements............................................................................................................ 20
About the Integrated Ethernet Switch .......................................................................................................... 21
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)..................................................................................................................... 21
Connecting the Network Cable to the Controller.......................................................................................... 22
Wireless Network Connection................................................................................................................................. 22
About the 2.4 GHz ISM Band....................................................................................................................... 23
Distance Between the Wi-Fi Adapter and Sources of Interference.............................................................. 23
About Wi-Fi Network Channel Numbers ...................................................................................................... 23
Radio Signal Range ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Radio Signal Transmission Obstructions ..................................................................................................... 24
Where to Locate Wireless Adapters ............................................................................................................ 24
Transmission Obstructions and Interference ............................................................................................... 25
ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Mounting Tips...................................................................................................... 25
Planning a Wireless Network ....................................................................................................................... 26
ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Connection Modes .............................................................................................. 28
Wi-Fi Client Connection Mode ..................................................................................................................... 28
Wi-Fi Access Point....................................................................................................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................................................................................................................................... 30
Wireless Bridge............................................................................................................................................ 30
Wireless Network Commissioning Architectures .................................................................................................... 32
Client to Access Point Configuration............................................................................................................ 32
Client to Hotspot Configuration .................................................................................................................... 33
CHAPTER 6
First Time Connection to an ECLYPSE Controller .......................................................................................................... 34
Connecting to the Controller ................................................................................................................................... 34
Controller Identification ................................................................................................................................ 34
Ethernet Network Connection................................................................................................................................. 35
Network Connections for ECLYPSE Controllers.......................................................................................... 35
Wi-Fi Network Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Configuring the Controller....................................................................................................................................... 36
Default Credentials ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Using the Controller's Factory-default Hostname in the Web Browser ........................................................ 36
Using the Controller's IP Address in the Web Browser................................................................................ 36
Connecting to the Controller's Configuration Web Interface................................................................................... 37
Next Steps ................................................................................................................................................... 37
CHAPTER 7
Supported RADIUS Server Architectures........................................................................................................................ 38
Overview................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Authentication Fallback................................................................................................................................ 38
RADIUS Server and Enabling FIPS 140-2 Mode ................................................................................................... 38
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