Communications
6.2 TCP/IP Network Connection
The computer running the VeriTrax AS-225 software can
communicate with the access control panels via a TCP/IP
network. The connection settings are controlled within the
VeriTrax AS-225 software.
AC-225IP panels connect to the TCP/IP network (LAN or WAN)
directly, using an on-board network module. When an access
control panel network is connected using RS-485, up to 32
panels can be connected on each TCP/IP network, This means
that one AC-225IP panel can support up to 31 AC-225 panels.
To connect to a TCP/IP network using other AC-225 models,
add Rosslare's MD-N32 TCP/IP to RS-232 gateway converter.
Note:
For more information on operating an MD-N32, refer to
the MD-N32 User Manual.
LAN and WAN Requirements
The devices can be connected to a TCP/IP network using any
valid network address.
Use a TCP/IP connection when a LAN network already exists
and the long RS-485 network is not required. The following
schematic illustrates the connection of a single AC-225 to a
computer via a LAN network.
When the TCP/IP connection is implemented over a Wide Area
Network (WAN) it becomes possible to connect through the
Internet. This makes it possible to control multiple access
control panels worldwide, all from a single computer.
Before connecting a panel by TCP/IP connection for the first
time, the VeriTrax AS-225 software must configure the device.
Settings will then remain stored in non-volatile memory on the
device, See Software manual configuring instructions.
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