Network Options; Power Options - Control 4 C4-DSC-EN-BL Setup Manual

5 The Door Station's backlit button indicator can be turned on
or off, depending on what is required for the installation.
• The backlit button may make it easier to see the button
when it's dark outside. Normally, the light on the button
remains on or off, depending on how it is configured in the
system; however, it's also used to convey device status at
certain times.
• When the Door Station is first powered on, the button blinks
slowly until ready to be used in the system. If the button
continues to blink slowly for over three minutes, the device
may be experiencing a problem and should be restored to
factory settings. During a factory restore process, the button
blinks rapidly.

Network options

Important! (1) We recommend the Ethernet connection
for the best communication with the Control4 system.
(2) WiFi requires an antenna (sold separately).
The Door Station can be connected using one of these network
types:
• Ethernet—For best results, this is the preferred option.
Connect Ethernet cable to the Door Station's RJ-45 LAN
port.
• WiFi—The WiFi antenna communicates with the LAN's WAP.
If the LAN has a WAP set up, no additional wiring is needed
except for power. Although this device supports b/g/n, 802.11
b is not supported for Video Intercom, and Wireless-N is
recommended. See "WiFi antennas" below for details. See
"Wireless network limitations" below.
Wireless network limitations
Many WiFi access points handle multicasts (network traffic
simultaneously sent to multiple devices, for example, when the
Door Station broadcasts video to all stations) by slowing down
transmission speed to the 1 Mbps basic rate. This can cause
overall WiFi congestion in the WiFi network during the broadcast.
Video Intercom response times and images may degrade at each
device.
If a home requires a large number of WiFi Video Intercom
devices, ensure that you have a robust WiFi network (possibly
consisting of multiple access points).

Power options

This device can be powered using Power over Ethernet (PoE),
AC, or DC.
Caution! Do not attempt to use PoE, AC, and DC power
at the same time. Choose only one power option.
Attention ! Ne pas tenter d'utiliser PoE, AC et DC en
même temps. Choisir une seule option d'alimentation.
The Door Station can be powered using one of these three
options:
• Power over Ethernet (PoE)—The power for the Door Station
is provided by the PoE Injector through the Ethernet
connection. No additional wiring is needed.
Note: If using Ethernet cable, install the ferrite clamp on
the Ethernet cable inside the back box.
• AC or DC—Used to power the Door Station when using an
Ethernet (non-PoE) or WiFi network connection.
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Power and network installations
Choose one of these six options to connect the Door Station's
wiring:
• Ethernet with PoE (preferred)
• Ethernet with AC
• Ethernet with DC
• WiFi with AC
• WiFi with DC
• WiFi with PoE
Option 1 (preferred): Ethernet connection with a
PoE injector or switch
PoE injects electrical current into the Ethernet cable using a PoE
Injector (AC-POE1-B) or a third-party PoE solution to provide the
Door Station with power and a network connection.
To install the Door Station with a PoE and Ethernet connection
using a PoE Injector:
1 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station (see Figure 3).
2 See the section "Grounding requirements" for details about
earth grounding.
Figure 3: Ethernet with PoE injector
Ethernet connection
3 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Door Station and the PoE
injector's (AC-POE1-B) LAN+DC port.
4 Connect an Ethernet cable to the PoE injector's LAN port
and the network switch.
5 Connect AC power to the PoE injector.