System Wiring And Connections; Network Configuration And Setup - Tech Works MC-IP Series Manual

System Wiring and Connections

Network Configuration and Setup

The Tech Works MC-IP is utilizing a dedicated standard Ethernet network for its inner
communications as well as external control through API commands. Standard Ethernet
cabling such as Cat 5e/6 can be used. Each node of the MC-IP product line sends TCP and
UDP messages using a 100Mbps network link. All switches/routers used in the network
should be no less then 100Mbps. It is recommended that 1,000Mbps (1Gbps)
routers/switches be used.
When designing a network for the MC-IP system, measures should be taken as to make sure
that network bottlenecks are avoided. Bottlenecks can happen when there are many calls
happening simultaneously over the same network link. Though switches/routers can help to
create the most efficient path, poor network design can have an effect.
For example:
If all the ODC's are on Switch 1 and all the 116's are on Switch 2, any call from an ODC to a
116 must cross the Switch 1 to Switch 2 link. If there are many simultaneous calls, this could
create a network bottleneck and could cause problems in the MC-IP system. A better design
would be to put ODC's and 116's on the same switch. If multiple switches are required, then
planning should be done to put the most amount of traffic for ODC-X to 116-X on the same
switch. This would limit the amount of calls that need to cross the Switch 1 to Switch 2 link.
When possible, it is recommended that all nodes of the MC-IP system be on the same switch.
If multiple switches are required, the link between switches should always be at 1GBps or
faster speeds.
If external control is to be used, it is highly recommended that a router be used to isolate the
MC-IP network from any other network. Only the necessary ports and traffic should be
allowed to pass through the router as needed. If a router is used, it should NOT be configured
as a DHCP server. The LAN IP settings of the router should be the following:
IP: 172.30.100.1
MASK: 255:255:255:0
Each node on the MC-IP network has a static IP address. Products such as the MC-ODC
and MC-116 have a 16-position rotary switch and a jumper to determine its Network Identity
including its IP address. These IP addresses are preset and cannot be changed
The following are the
HOST: 172.30.100.2
ODC #0-15: 172.30.100.20 – 35
ODC #16-31: 172.30.100.36 – 51
Reserved for future ODC: 172.30.100.52-83
116 #0-15: 172.30.100.84 – 99
116 #16-31: 172.30.100.100 – 115
Reserved for future ODC: 172.30.100.116-147
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