APsystems ECU-3 - Internet Connection; Direct Cat5 Connection; Wireless Connection

APsytems ECU-3 V8.0 Installation/User Manual 8 8
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2. Connect the supplied CAT5 cable to the network port (RJ45) on the
bottom of the ECU.
INTERNET CONNECTION
There are two different approaches to connecting the ECU to the Internet:
• Direct CAT5 network connection to a broadband router.
• Wireless connection to a wireless broadband router.
NOTE: The ECU is NOT a wireless device and requires a wi extender or
bridge to make the connection to a wireless router.
NOTE: Make sure the ECU is connected to a router device – NOT a
modem or network switching device.
Direct CAT5 Connection
1. Make sure the CAT5 cable is connected to the network port on the
bottom of the ECU.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable into a spare port on the broadband router.
Wireless Connection
Using a wi extender:
1. Make sure the CAT5 cable is connected to the network port on the
bottom of the ECU.
2. Connect the CAT5 cable into the wi extender.
3. Join the wi extender to the site’s LAN.
Figure 7
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