Acuity Controls nLight ECLYPSE User Manual

nLight ECLYPSE
ECLYPSE Services that Require Internet Connectivity.......................................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 5
Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network.........................................................................................................................20
Connecting the IP Network ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Wired Network Cable Requirements............................................................................................................ 20
About the Integrated Ethernet Switch ..........................................................................................................21
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP).....................................................................................................................21
Connecting the Network Cable to the Controller.......................................................................................... 22
Wireless Network Connection................................................................................................................................. 22
About the 2.4 GHz ISM Band....................................................................................................................... 23
Distance Between the Wi-Fi Adapter and Sources of Interference.............................................................. 23
About Wi-Fi Network Channel Numbers ...................................................................................................... 23
Radio Signal Range ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Radio Signal Transmission Obstructions ..................................................................................................... 24
Where to Locate Wireless Adapters ............................................................................................................ 24
Transmission Obstructions and Interference ...............................................................................................25
ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Mounting Tips......................................................................................................25
Planning a Wireless Network ....................................................................................................................... 26
ECLYPSE Wi-Fi Adapter Connection Modes .............................................................................................. 28
Wi-Fi Client Connection Mode .....................................................................................................................28
Wi-Fi Access Point.......................................................................................................................................29
Wi-Fi Hotspot ...............................................................................................................................................30
Wireless Bridge............................................................................................................................................30
Wireless Network Commissioning Architectures .................................................................................................... 32
Client to Access Point Configuration............................................................................................................ 32
Client to Hotspot Configuration .................................................................................................................... 33
CHAPTER 6
First Time Connection to an ECLYPSE Controller ..........................................................................................................34
Connecting to the Controller ................................................................................................................................... 34
Controller Identification ................................................................................................................................34
Ethernet Network Connection................................................................................................................................. 35
Network Connections for ECLYPSE Controllers.......................................................................................... 35
Wi-Fi Network Connection ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Configuring the Controller....................................................................................................................................... 36
Default Credentials ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Using the Controller's Factory-default Hostname in the Web Browser........................................................ 36
Using the Controller's IP Address in the Web Browser................................................................................ 36
Connecting to the Controller's Configuration Web Interface................................................................................... 37
Next Steps ................................................................................................................................................... 37
CHAPTER 7
Supported RADIUS Server Architectures........................................................................................................................38
Overview................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Authentication Fallback................................................................................................................................38
RADIUS Server and Enabling FIPS 140-2 Mode ................................................................................................... 38

Acuity Controls nLight ECLYPSE Specifications

General

Brand	Acuity Controls
Model	nLight ECLYPSE
Category	Controller
Language	English