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Document 800-26311_ A - April 2020
3. Configure the following host settings:
4. Click Save.
Setting the Communication Mode to Web
1. Navigate to Host/Loop Communications:
• Dashboard > Panels > Host/Loop Communications, or
• Menu > Panel Configuration > Host/Loop Communications.
2. Click to select Web.
Table 2-2 WIN-PAK Host/Loop Communications Mode Settings
Host/Loop Setting Description
Host Connection Type Specifies the type of physical connection between the host and the
Primary panel.
If you are connecting from a host software system such as WIN-PAK,
select one of the following two connection options:
Direct via TCP/IP – Host initiates connection to panel.
Reverse TCP/IP – Panel connects directly to the host system using the
TCP/IP protocol. You must enter the host IP address in the Host IP
Address field. Panel initiates connection to host.
Communication
Type
Specifies the type of communications.
Ack/NAK – Provides a response (either an acknowledgment or a
non-acknowledgment) in a transmission between the host and panel(s).
This is the recommended communications type.
Non Ack/NAK – Does not provide a response (either an acknowledgment
or a non-acknowledgment) in a transmission between the host and
panel(s). Normally used in troubleshooting only.
Host IP Address Enter the host system (or WIN-PAK server) IP address here if you selected
Reverse TCP/IP in the Connection Type field on this screen.
Port Number Specifies the port number for the Ethernet port. Port 2101 is Encrypted
(default). Port 3001 is Direct TCIP/IP. Port 5001 is Reverse TCP/IP.
Generate Key Click to create and display a new encryption key.
Note Whenever this box is checked and the page is saved, the new key
must be entered in WIN-PAK.
Disable Encryption Select to disable encrypted communication between MPA1 Primary and
WIN-PAK Host. Disabling encryption creates an insecure system and is
not recommended.
Encryption Key This is the password/key used to encrypt communications between
Primary and WIN-PAK Host. You must enter this password on WIN-PAK
Host.
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