IP Link Installation Manual Table of Contents General Information ..................... 1 Copyright Info ....................1 Technical Support ................... 1 Compliance Specifications ..................3 FCC and IC Compliance ................. 3 UL 294 Compliance Notice ................3 Other UL Compliance ..................3 CE and RCM Compliance ................
IP Link Installation Manual Compliance Specifications FCC and IC This device complies with Part 15, Class A of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two Compliance conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Overview Introduction The Kantech IP Link makes it easy and affordable to operate your Kantech security system over a network. Unlike other similar devices, the IP Link asynchronously polls the controllers (KT-100, KT-200, KT-300) and communicates with the EntraPass Gateway only when necessary. This significantly reduces the amount of bandwidth required to operate your security system on the network.
IP Link Installation Manual Cover Description The IP Link has a red status LED called Heartbeat Patterns with cover, or STAT without cover. The main purpose is to indicate if EntraPass is present and if the polling occurs. Table 2 describes the various heartbeat patterns that are used.
Table 3: Network status LEDs Speed remains OFF in a 10BaseT network, remains ON in a 100BaseT network. Activity blinks to show network activity, and steady when there is intense network activity. Link turns ON when the network is present, turns OFF when there is no network. Configurations Options The IP Link can be configured through 3 different options: •...
IP Link Installation Manual Ordering Information Models Available • KT-IP: IP Link PCB with metallic cover and wall plate. KT-IP-PCB: IP Link PCB and parts. • • KT-IP-CAB: Cabinet. Use with KT-IP-PCB only. Table 7: Bill of Material Item Description KT-IP KT-IP-PCB KT-IP-CAB...
Wide Area Network (WAN) As the term implies, a wide area network spans a large physical distance. A WAN like the Internet spans most of the world. A WAN is a geographically-dispersed collection of LANs. A network device called a router connects LANs to a WAN. In IP networking, the router maintains both a LAN address and a WAN address.
IP Link Installation Manual methods, the KT-Finder and the Web Configuration Page, can be used when the PC has no EntraPass application running. WAN Configurations When sites are distant from each other and protected by the router’s firewall, the public IP address must be used for communication between EntraPass and the remote IP Link.
Reserved DHCP IP Addressing Use this type of addressing in an environment where the customer DHCP server assigns the IP address automatically to the IP Link. Since the EntraPass application is at the host site, you must use the KT-Finder to configure the IP Link. Pre-Installation It is important at this stage to contact the Network Administrator where the IP Link is installed so that you can complete the Network Configuration Information Sheet.
1- Mounting the IP Link The installation process consists of installing your IP Link and then configuring from EntraPass or the KT-Finder, depending on the network configuration. First mount the IP Link, connect power and grounding connections, then wire the controller loop to the IP Link. The IP Link does not require any additional enclosures.
IP Link Installation Manual 3- Connecting the IP Link to the Controller Loops The IP Link can connect to all Kantech controllers such as the KT-100, KT-200 and the KT-300. The KT-100 uses only RS-485, the KT-200 and KT-300 accept both. •...
Figure 3: RS-232 connection to KT-200 #1 4- Connecting Power For KT-300 Controllers only • Use the 12V DC from the 12V AUX terminals. For KT-100 and KT-200 Controllers • You need a separate 12V DC power supply with battery backup for the IP Link. DN1670-2201...
IP Link Installation Manual 5- Powering Up the IP Link 1. Power up the IP Link. 2. Make sure the IP Link is in Factory Default (DHCP) mode before starting the configuration. See Table 2 on page 5 for the heartbeat patterns for each state. 3.
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• For a Reserved DHCP IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically. Example when obtaining an IP address automatically 11. Enter the IP address or the Domain name of the EntraPass Special Edition / Corporate Gateway. 12.Select a Protocol (UDP or TCP) from the dropdown list. 13.Enter a port number.
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IP Link Installation Manual 16.Click on the IP Device Parameters tab. 17.Verify the Encryption key. A random key is generated automatically. 18.Click the Controller’s loop baud rate. Note: The maximum baud rate for the KT-200 controller is 19200. 19.The settings in the Delays section refer to the communication with the Gateway. In order to display the connection status of the IP Link with EntraPass and to avoid large amount of traffic, the IP Link sends a heartbeat to EntraPass at a pre-configured interval (60 seconds for example).
7- Verifying Communication with the IP Link If the IP Link is within the then go to local DHCP server (LAN) Step 1. remote DHCP server (WAN) Procedure 8 on page 18. 1. Verify the communication status between the new IP Link and the Gateway. From the EntraPass workstation Operation menu, click Site.
IP Link Installation Manual 2. Ports used at the remote site (IP Link): Forward port 18810 to the IP address of the IP Link. Table 12: IP Link Ports Purpose Port Broadcast and KT-Finder 18803 Communication with the Gateway 18810 (Note 1) Web Configuration Page 80 (Note 2) Note 1: If you are using more than one IP Link at the same remote site, it is necessary to use a...
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5. Enter the MAC address of the IP Link then click on Connect. 6. When the IP Link is found, the configuration page displays. 7. Verify your Network Configuration Information Sheet: • Enter the EntraPass IP address or the Domain name of the EntraPass Special Edition / Corporate Gateway.
IP Link Installation Manual 8. Click the Protocol (UDP or TCP) 9. Change the Port number, if required. Note: The port number must only be changed when you have more than one IP Link at the same remote site. 10.Click OK. 11.
Configuring the IP Link with the Web Configuration Page This procedure is practical if you want to configure the IP Link in advance before going on site. Note: The Web Configuration Page is available only while the IP Link is in Forced Static IP. Before you start •...
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IP Link Installation Manual 3. Start your web browser and enter the following IP: 192.168.1.2 and press Enter. 4. Enter the IP addresses as per the Network Configuration Information Sheet but do not click on the Save configuration to IP Link button yet. 5.
Upgrading the IP Link Firmware You lose communication with all your controllers for up to 5 minutes during this Warning: upgrade. This must be planned accordingly. 1. Verify the communication status between the IP Link and the Gateway. From the EntraPass workstation Operation menu, click Site.
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IP Link Installation Manual 6. From the Options menu, click System Parameters. 7. From the Firmware section, click on the IP Link tab. 8. Make sure the Enable TFTP IP Link updater option is checked. 9. Click on the 3 dots to locate the firmware file. 10.Click the firmware file and click OK.
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19.Right click on the site name to view the contextual menu. 20.Click Full status to view the new firmware version. 21.Two very important status messages must also be listed: • IP Link communication OK for IP Link communication status with the Gateway. •...
How to Reset the IP Link For maintenance or configuration purposes, the IP Link can be reset. Two types of resets can be performed: Factory Default (DHCP) and Forced Static IP. Table 14: Reset options Resets Instructions Factory Default WARNING: This reset clears all IP Link configuration including the IP (DHCP) address.
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Kantech IP Link Enhanced Ethernet Device Network Configuration Information Sheet Complete one sheet for each IP Link Company Name: Site Name: LAN or WAN (see other side) IP Link Configuration in a Local Area Network (LAN) For more details, see Procedure 6: Defining the EntraPass Site on Page 15. MAC Address: 00:50:F9: ______:______:______ Protocol: _________ Port (UDP only) _________...
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Network Configuration Information Sheet IP Link Configuration in a Wide Area Network (WAN) EntraPass Site For more details, see Procedure 6: Defining the EntraPass Site on Page 15. EntraPass Special Edition / Corporate Gateway IP Address: ______.______.______.______ Router Public IP Address:______.______.______.______ Domain name: ____________________________ Port Forwarding Checklist For more details, see Procedure 8: Configuring the IP Link in a WAN/Internet on Page 18.
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