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Building Network Interface Card MIS/IT Configuration Worksheet (continued)
Before You
For DNS or Fixed IP configuration:
Approach Your
Find the MAC address that is printed on a label located near the center of the board. Carefully
MIS/IT
record this number below because your MIS/IT department will need this information to
Department
configure the BNIC properly on your network. The format of the MAC address will look
something similar to 00:08:BD:1C:48:1A.
Record the BNIC MAC address:
For DNS:
The BNIC will not operate properly if the DNS name does not match the Building Network Panel
Name as found under the CPU Ethernet tab in the job configuration.
Record the suggested name for the BNIC host. This must be retrieved from the BNIC card editor
of the ES Programmer (BNIC IP Settings tab). If the suggested name cannot be used, the Building
Network Panel Name must be changed in the job configuration for proper operation.
Record the suggested DNS name:
Minimum
The IT/MIS Department must complete this section
Parameters
Now you may take this worksheet to your MIS/IT department for assistance in obtaining the
Required to
parameters required for the BNIC to operate properly on your local network.
connect the
BNIC
WARNING: Do not attempt to connect the BNIC using random entries; serious
consequences may result. You can inadvertently affect other computers and
networked devices on your network.
Fixed IP:
MIS/IT Assigned BNIC Static
IP Address:
MIS/IT Assigned BNIC Gateway:
MIS/IT Assigned BNIC Subnet
Mask:
DHCP/DNS:
If the assigned name does not match the suggested name:
MIS/IT Assigned BNIC DNS Name:
Check here if DNS Service Records are Enabled (required for panel discovery)
The MIS/IT assigned parameters must be added to the job configuration for the FACP, using the
BNIC card editor of the ES Programmer. Once the configuration is updated and downloaded to
the panel, the BNIC can be connected to the building network.
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Ex:00:08:BD:IC:48:1A
Ex: Main_Lobby
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Ex:Fire_Panel_1
Ex:10.38.1.10
Ex:10.38.254.1
Ex:255.255.0.0
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