• Pencil (for marking mounting template) • Drill and drill bit (for mounting) Before You Begin Important: Before installing Control be sure that all devices are running the latest firmware. To update your Alta devices, simply hold down the reset...
Hardware Overview The Alta Labs logo LED on top of the device flashes as the unit is powered up. Once fully booted, the LED will remain lit unless turned off in the UI. The LED color can also be changed in the management interface.
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Front RESET PoE+, 54VDC, 0.6A Max Port 1 is a standard Gigabit Ethernet port that supports 10/100/1000 Mbps connections. It can be connected to a PoE port on a switch to power the device via Ethernet instead of using the USB-C port on the back.
Hardware Installation Mounting On A Wall Note: We recommend using the included mounting hardware for product installation. 1. Locate the template included with the Quick Start Guide and Safety document. Community Forum forum. alta.inc Technical Support Template...
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2. Position the template in the desired location and use a pencil to mark the holes. Vertical Mount Horizontal Mount 3. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the wall using the Mounting Screws and a Phillips screwdriver. Be sure to use the screws included with the product.
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4. Align the switch with the Mounting Bracket. Note: the Alta Labs A logo should be facing the same position on the mount and the switch. Slide the notches over the tabs to lock the switch into place. 5. Control can be powered over Ethernet or...
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Control to your network switch using a CAT 5 (or above) Ethernet cable. Setting Up Control Power on Control and allow it a minute to boot. There are two configuration options: • Use a web browser • Use the Alta Networks mobile app Corp Office...
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Web Browser 1. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the Alta Control device. If you don’t know it, log in to your router to identify it (or use the mobile app instead for setup). 2. Enter the email address of the administrator of the controller and click Activate.
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2, to unlock administrator abilities for that account. This account is not tied to your Alta Labs Cloud account at all. However, future releases will allow seamless integration to your Alta Labs Cloud account.
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1. If the unconfigured controller isn’t automatically presented to you within the app, tap on the Account icon in the upper right, and then tap on Controller.
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2. Click Set up next to the Control hardware.
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3. Enter the name, email address of the controller administrator, and a password. This user will have the ability to upgrade the controller, add administrator ssh keys, and perform other administrative abilities over the controller.
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4. Follow the steps within the app to create your first new user on the controller. This account is not tied to your Alta Labs Cloud account at all. However, future releases will allow seamless integration to your Alta Labs Cloud account.
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IP address of the WAN or LAN of the controller changes. You can port-forward any port on your Internet connection to port 443 of the Control device, and then set network devices around the world to https://1234abcd.ddns.manage.alta.
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Alta Control Specifications ™ Mechanical Dimensions 25.7 x 91 x 180 mm (1 x 3.6 x 7.1") Weight .38 kg (.83 lbs) Material Type Injection Molded Plastic Material Finish Matte Color White Ports Network Interface Ethernet, Bluetooth Management Interface (1) GbE RJ45 Port...
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Compliance Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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FCC Radiation Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. CAN ICES-003(B) / NMB-003(B) This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
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