Lutron Electronics RadioRA 2 User Manual

Local area network options (Single Main Repeater Systems)
Option #1:
Wired/Wi-Fi connection through Wi-Fi router
Example A
Wi
-
Fi enabled PC
IP address DHCP
subnet mask DHCP
Wi
-
Fi Router
IP address 192.168.1.1
subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP range 192.168.1.100-150
DHCP enabled
RadioRA 2 Main Repeater
IP address DHCP
subnet mask DHCP
When to use
This is fastest way to setup your system. Every device will use DHCP and the router allocates IP addresses.
Use this on jobs where you do not want to walk back and forth between devices and PC while activating
devices. The Wi-Fi access of the laptop will allow you to carry your laptop around during activation.
Example B
Wi
-
Fi enabled PC
IP address DHCP
subnet mask DHCP
Wi
-
Fi
Router
IP address 192.168.1.1
subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP range 192.168.1.100-150
DHCP enabled
RadioRA 2 Main Repeater
IP address 192.168.1.3
subnet mask 255.255.255.0
When to use
In this example, the PC uses DHCP and the main repeater uses a static IP address. The IP address on the
main repeater should be configured as static when the main repeater is accessed via integration using telnet.
Why? Because the static IP address won’t change and the integration device, like a touch screen, will always
use that IP address.

Lutron Electronics RadioRA 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Lutron Electronics
Model	RadioRA 2
Category	Control Systems
Language	English

Summary

RadioRA 2 Network Options (Single Repeater)

Wired/Wi-Fi Connection via Router

Details connecting devices wirelessly or via Wi-Fi to a router for network setup.

Wired Connection via Router

Explains establishing a network connection using wired Ethernet cables through a router.

Direct Device-to-Device Connection

Describes setting up a direct network link between devices without a router.

RadioRA 2 Network Options (Two Repeaters)

Wired/Wi-Fi Connection via Router

Covers connecting devices via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet when using two main repeaters.

Wired Connection via Router

Details wired Ethernet connections through a router for a dual-repeater system.

Repeater to Repeater Connection

Explains establishing a direct network link between two main repeaters.

Configuring RadioRA 2 Network Settings

PC Network Settings Configuration

Guides on modifying network configuration settings on a personal computer.

Router Network Settings Adjustment

Provides steps to change network settings on a Wi-Fi router.

Main Repeater Network Settings

Details how to adjust network settings for the RadioRA 2 Main Repeater.

Basic Networking Concepts: Local Area

What is a Network?

Defines a network as interconnected devices for data exchange.

Understanding IP Addresses

Explains IP addresses as unique identifiers for devices on a network.

Acquiring IP Addresses

Describes methods devices use to acquire IP addresses, like DHCP or static assignment.

DHCP Protocol Explained

Defines DHCP as a protocol for automatically assigning IP addresses.

Static IP Address Configuration

Explains static IP addresses as manually configured, unchanging network identifiers.

Mixing DHCP and Static IPs

Discusses the possibility and considerations of using both DHCP and static IPs together.

Subnet Mask Definition

Clarifies the function of a subnet mask in network message routing.

Basic Networking Concepts: Wide Area

Wide Area Network (WAN) Definition

Defines a WAN as a network of networks, often spanning geographically.

Connecting Home Network to Internet

Explains how home networks connect to the internet via gateway devices.

Gateway IP Address Explained

Defines a gateway IP address as the address of a device connecting a network to the internet.