Communications Menu
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To use this feature, you must first ensure that an account is available on the DDNS server
that the control unit can use.
Status
Set to Enabled to enable the interface.
Provider
Choose the DDNS provider: no-ip, dyn or ChangeIP.
Hostname
Specify your hostname, as supplied by the DDNS provider.
Username
Specify your username, as supplied by the DDNS provider.
Password
Specify your password, as supplied by the DDNS provider.
Last Update Status
Gives the status of the last update to the DDNS provider.
Detected ext. IP
Gives the external IP address detected by the control unit for the network that the
control unit is connected to.
Downloading
The Downloader software running on a PC can be used to:
Inspect and/or change the configuration of the control unit.
Monitor the state of the control unit and its zones.
Perform a remote service (UK only), which generates a report to show the service
status of the system.
Downloader can communicate through the control unit's USB port, Ethernet port or through
a plug-in GSM module.
Note: When you have finished making changes to the control unit’s configuration, use the
Disconnect icon in Downloader to end the connection. DO NOT remove power from the
control unit before disconnecting or all your changes will be lost.
Note: If User Menu – System Config – Facilities On/Off – Remote Access option is set to
“No”, the control unit rejects all attempts by Downloader to open a connection. This option
does NOT prevent the alarm system user from starting a call to Downloader by using User
Menu – System Config – Call Downloader.
If you intend to use a GSM module:
For dial-in access, you must provide a SIM card that permits data traffic.
A voice-only SIM card will allow a user to start a call to Downloader from the User
Menu.
To use both the speech dialler and remote dial-in access from Downloader, fit a
SIM card that permits both voice and data traffic.
Note that when setting up a remote connection of any kind, it is advisable to test the
connection before leaving the site.
In order to use the Downloader software, you must program following options:
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