Connecting IP Devices to an IP Network
46 ECLYPSE User Guide
A second ECLYPSE controller can be configured as a wireless client. This can be used as a
solution to ‘jump’ architectural features that are not compatible with wires such as glass
atriums and the like. To configure the Wi-Fi client connection mode, see Setting up a Wi-Fi
Client Wireless Network on page 97.
An access point can provide Wi-Fi access to other Wi-Fi enabled clients and controllers.
Router
Controller-to-Controller Interconnection:
Use Wi-Fi to Wirelessly Connect other Controllers
Controller Interconnection
Through Wi-Fi
Eliminate Ethernet Cables
Wired-to-
Wireless Bridge
Internet
Wireless Access Point
Figure 5-20: Using an ECLYPSE Controller as a Wireless Bridge
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Should the wired network not use a DHCP server (uses fixed IP addresses); an ECLYPSE
controller can be configured to create a hotspot with a router that creates its own subnet and
DHCP server which can provide Wi-Fi access to other Wi-Fi enabled clients. This is the
default connection method when an ECLYPSE Wi-Fi adapter is connected to an ECLYPSE
controller. The ECLYPSE Wi-Fi adapter can also be temporarily added to an ECLYPSE
controller for wireless commissioning purposes. A variety of software applications are
available for system monitoring and override, commissioning, configuration and
programming. To configure the Wi-Fi hotspot connection mode, see Setting up a Wi-Fi
Hotspot Wireless Network on page 99.
A hotspot creates a subnetwork. As a result, any connected BACnet device will
not be able to discover BACnet devices on any other LAN subnetwork.
Router
Internet
Wi-Fi Hotspot:
Use the Controller to Provide Wi-Fi Access to the Controllers’ Configuration Interface
Web Browser
Programming Tool
myDC Control
Wireless Hotspot
Wireless Router
and DHCP Server
Figure 5-21: Using an ECLYPSE Controller Create a Hotspot
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