Keyscan Inc. A Member of the Kaba Group – CA150 Rev. B Installation Guide (07.15)
Configure CA150 for Reverse
Network Communication
If you are configuring the CA150 Rev. B for reverse network communication, you must complete the
procedures outlined in this section. The procedures include setting DIP switches, jumpers, programming the
access control board with an IP address, and programming the on-board Ethernet module with an IP address
so the control board operates in reverse network communication mode.
About Reverse Network Communication
Reverse network communication requires a license from Keyscan – K-RN – which operates with an optional
encrypted reverse network communication application. Generally, reverse network communication is used for
centrally managed access control where the software including the encrypted communication application is
installed at a host location and the control board is installed at a remote location with communication over a
public or private network.
If you have not purchased a K-RN, V-RN or AUR-RNx license, do not configure the CA150 Rev. B for reverse
network communication.
NETCOM Program Utility
The CA150 Rev. B control board requires NETCOM Program Utility – version 6.0.18 or higher. Always use
the latest NETCOM Program Utility on the enclosed Keyscan CD when programming the on-board Ethernet
module. The CA150 Rev. B control board is distinguished by DIP switches which are not on previous
CA150 control boards.
Installation Coordination – Host & Remote
Locations
The RN license involves installing and configuring reverse network encrypted communication software at a host
location and installing hardware components at a remote location. You must coordinate certain settings
between the two locations in order that the CA150 control unit at the remote location can establish network
communication back to the PC/server with the encrypted communication software at the host location.
the technician installing the hardware components must have a host-location IP address that the CA150
control unit connects to on the network
both the host and remote locations must have the same encryption key
The hardware technician must program the access control board with a host-location IP address along with
other settings. The IP address the technician programs into the control board depends on the network
configuration. We have provided two general network configuration outlines: an Internet/Intranet/WAN
configured network that is exposed publicly and a LAN that is closed. Refer to the network configuration that
best approximates your network application.
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