Network Interconnect - Proliphix NT10e Configuration Manual

Rev 2.0

Network Interconnect

After you have followed all the instructions to correctly install your NT10e or NT20e Network Thermostat you
will need to connect it to your local data network to experience the convenience and efficiency of configuring
your thermostat with a browser on your laptop or desktop personal computer. If a broadband connection is
available on your local network, remote management and configuration is also available via the Internet.
DHCP Assigned IP Addresses
The NT10e and NT20e Network Thermostat ships from the factory enabled to perform as a DHCP client.
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is an established standard to assign IP addresses
automatically after each network device is inserted into the network or experiences a power cycle. DHCP
allows devices on your local network to receive their Internet Protocol (IP) addresses automatically from an
attached DHCP server usually found within a local router. Devices located on the same network as the
router may include DHCP client software which works in conjunction with the router's DHCP Server to
request and receive both an IP and Gateway Address.
If DHCP is supported by your router or file server, your Proliphix thermostat will automatically retrieve an IP
Address, Gateway Address, and Subnet Mask all from the DHCP server on your network. It is strongly
recommended that a DHCP server be installed and operational in your network prior to the
thermostat installation.
With a standard patch cable complete the connection of your thermostat to the local switch or router. Your
thermostats should automatically communicate with the local DHCP server and be assigned unique IP
addresses.
Standing at each thermostat, retrieve the following information for each thermostat; Host Name, IP Address,
and Web Port identifier. The Host Name of the thermostat is located in the upper left corner of the primary
LCD screen. The default host name of the thermostat will always be the last six digits of the Proliphix
assigned device MAC address in the form "AB-CD-EF". The IP Address and Web Port identifier can be
obtained by selecting the Network Status LCD sub screen under the Status & Control screen. Write down
this information along side the default Host Name for each thermostat.
You will need to refer to this information later in order to configure your thermostat(s) for
Remote Management. This information should be kept as a reference in case you need
to change your thermostat(s) network settings.
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