Distech Controls ECLYPSE ECY-STAT - CHAPTER 2 Internet Protocol Suite Fundamentals; Internet Network and IP Protocol Layers

Table of Contents
4 ECLYPSE Connected Thermostat (ECY-STAT)
About the 2.4 GHz ISM Band...................................................................................................... 19
Distance Between the Wi-Fi Adapter and Sources of Interference............................................. 19
About Wi-Fi Network Channel Numbers ..................................................................................... 20
Radio Signal Range .................................................................................................................... 20
Radio Signal Transmission Obstructions .................................................................................... 20
Where to Locate ECY-STAT thermostats ................................................................................... 21
Transmission Obstructions and Interference .............................................................................. 21
Planning a Wireless Network ...................................................................................................... 22
ECLYPSE Connected Thermostat Connection Modes............................................................... 23
Wi-Fi Client Connection Mode .................................................................................................... 24
Wi-Fi Access Point...................................................................................................................... 24
Wi-Fi Hotspot ..............................................................................................................................25
Wireless Network Commissioning Architectures.................................................................................... 26
Client to Access Point Configuration........................................................................................... 26
Client to Hotspot Configuration ................................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 5
Preparing for a Wired Initial Connection......................................................................................................... 28
General Information ...............................................................................................................................28
Connection Procedures.......................................................................................................................... 29
ECY-STAT Wi-Fi Hotspot Connection ........................................................................................ 29
ECY-STAT Wired IP Connection Using a DHCP Server ............................................................ 29
CHAPTER 6
First Time Connection to an ECY-STAT ........................................................................................................ 31
Connecting to the ECY-STAT ................................................................................................................ 31
ECY-STAT Identification ............................................................................................................. 32
Ethernet Network Connection ................................................................................................................ 33
Network Connections for ECLYPSE Connected Thermostats.................................................... 33
Wi-Fi Network Connection .....................................................................................................................33
Configuring the ECY-STAT .................................................................................................................... 34
Using the XpressNetwork Utility.................................................................................................. 34
Using the ECY-STAT's IP Address in the Web Browser............................................................. 34
Connecting to the ECY-STAT's Configuration Web Interface................................................................ 35
Next Steps .................................................................................................................................. 35
CHAPTER 7
Supported RADIUS Server Architectures....................................................................................................... 36
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 36
Authentication Fallback............................................................................................................... 36
RADIUS Server Architectures ................................................................................................................ 37
Local Credential Authentication ..................................................................................................37
ECLYPSE-Based Centralized Credential Authentication............................................................ 38
EC-Net-Based Centralized Credential Authentication ................................................................ 39
Configuring the EC-Net Station's RestService............................................................................40
Configuring the EC-Net Station's RadiusService........................................................................ 40
Information Technology Department-Managed Centralized Credentials Authentication ............ 41