4.3.1.6 NETWORK
The A1 SETUP >> NETWORK menu allows knowledge and customization of the
network related Parameters of the unit. Accessible Parameters are:
- STATUS:
- ROLE:
- ROOM NUMBER:
- IP SETTINGS:
- WAKE-ON-LAN:
Listing of all CH products detected (product type, IP and
MAC addresses
Defines how the A1 interacts with other devices on the
network
Group units connected to a single network by room
Low-level network configuration
Select if the unit can be powered on from the network
The following table details the Parameters of the NETWORK menu:
PARAMETER PARAMETER VALUES REQUIRED OPTIONS REMARKS
STATUS IP address
Product type
MAC address
Connection to a
router via its RJ-45
Ethernet port
List of CH Precision devices and Android remote controls detected
by the A1 (product type, IP and MAC addresses)
Read Only parameters
ROLE Offline
Power master
Master
Slave
Custom
Connection to a
router via its RJ-45
Ethernet port (on
the Control board).
When physically connected to a network, the A1 can ignore this
network (offline) or connect to it as being the master or as a slave.
This networking facility allows information sharing among CH
products.
ROOM NUMBER 1
…
7
Connection to a
router via its RJ-45
Ethernet port
Define the room in which room the A1 is (multiroom applications).
This prevents CH Precision units connected to the same network but
located in different systems/rooms to interact with each others.
IP SETTINGS Auto (DHCP)
Direct-Link
Manual
Connection to a
router via its RJ-45
Ethernet port
Auto should be selected if the A1 is connected to a router with
DHCP server feature.
WAKE-ON-LAN No
Only if PoE
Yes
Connection to a
router via its RJ-45
Ethernet port
If No is selected, the A1 can't be woken up by the app. Standby
mode will consume less than 0.5W.
When Only if PoE is selected, the A1can only be waken by the app
if connected to a Power-over-Ethernet switch. Standby mode will
draw less than 0.5W from the mains plug.
If Yes is selected, the A1 can always be woken up by the app.
Standby mode will draw a couple of watts from the mains plug.
Details of NETWORK menu Parameters
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