6 February LAN-50/500 Ethernet Communication

6 February This Presentation Will... Cover how to configure the LAN-50/500 for use with Doors Cover the Pros and Cons to using Doors in a network environment

6 February For Successful Configuration You must have a technical knowledge of networking: –Setting IP addresses –Creating shared folders –Creating shortcuts to these shared folders

6 February Networking Caveats LAN-50/500 devices are recommended for use over a LAN: Local Area Network. They can be used over the Internet or over an external network segment, but there is a security concern: –Having the LAN device on the Internet or on an external network segment makes that device available to anyone who knows the device’s MAC/Internet address.

6 February Networking Caveats If a device is installed for operation over the Internet or over an external network segment, auto detect and configure software cannot be used. Configuration must be done manually, using Telnet commands. This process is beyond what can be covered in this seminar. –The process is described in Keri document: LAN- 50-LAN-500_Application_Note.pdf, found on the Keri web site or the Keri CD.

6 February Differences Between LAN-50 and -500 LAN-50 –Standalone in-line module –Use with any PXL controller (but typically the PXL-250) LAN-500 –Plug-in module –Use with PXL-500/510 controllers ONLY

6 February LAN-50 The LAN-50 is used with the PXL-250 LAN unit plugs into the controller’s RS-232 port The LAN-50 can be used with the PXL- 500/510 as well

6 February LAN-500 The LAN-500 is used with the PXL-500 LAN module plugs directly into TB-13 on the controller

6 February Which Doors Revision LAN-50 support begins with Doors v3.61 LAN-500 support begins with Doors v4.10

6 February Host/Client PC Configuration A configuration summary is provided in the next few slides For detailed information, refer to the LAN-50/500 Ethernet Communication Application Note –This document can be found on the Doors CD or on the Keri Systems web site (

6 February Host Workstation Configuration Doors software must be installed on the host workstation Share the Doors folder on the host workstation Doors is not a Client/Server software package

6 February Client Workstation Configuration On each client workstation, create a shortcut to the Doors software executable on the shared folder on the host workstation

6 February How Doors Handles its Databases Whenever a database is opened, a copy is made All work is done to the database copy When completed work is saved, the copy overwrites the original

6 February Why Do It This Way? This protects the original database should changes be cancelled

6 February Database Caution Doors cannot tell if more than one user has opened a database If two people edit a database at the same time, the last database saved becomes the active database

6 February Database Caution Keri recommends that only one user open a database at a time This helps prevent the loss of data by minimizing the possibility of database overwriting

6 February Workstation to Network Communication Only ONE workstation can communicate with the access control network at a time –Downloading, Uploading, Monitoring, Manual Operation

6 February Releasing Communication Control To allow another user to communicate with the network you must: –Operate > Net Disconnect OR –Close Doors, either OR

6 February LAN-50 Hardware Connection Power supply connection LAN hub connection –Use a standard patch cable PXL controller RS-232 port connection –Use a Keri KDP-336 cable

6 February LAN-500 Hardware Connections Remove jumpers JP-6 and JP-7 (upper- right corner of the controller PCB)

6 February LAN-500 Hardware Connections Plug the LAN-500 module into TB-13 on the PXL-500 controller Connect the LAN hub cable

6 February Assign a LAN Unit an IP Address Four things are needed: 1.The Lantronix “DeviceInstaller” software must be installed on the host workstation –The software is found on the Keri CD-ROM 2.Locate the unit’s Ethernet/MAC address –Found on the unit’s label 3.The unit must be powered ON 4.Have a unique, static IP address for the unit –Assigned by your site’s LAN administrator

6 February Locating the DeviceInstaller Program Locate and run the Lantronix “DeviceInstaller.exe” program in the Lantronix folder of the Keri CD-ROM

6 February Installing the DeviceInstaller Program “DeviceInstaller.exe” opens a standard InstallShield wizard –Follow the wizard’s instructions and install the program –A program shortcut icon appears on the host workstation’s desktop following installation

6 February LAN-50 Ethernet Address Locate the LAN-50 Ethernet/MAC address on the unit’s label –It is displayed in this format: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx

6 February LAN-500 Ethernet Address Locate the LAN-500 Ethernet/MAC address on the unit’s label –It is displayed in this format: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx

6 February Starting the DeviceInstaller With unit power ON and the unit’s IP address and Ethernet/MAC address in hand... Double-click the shortcut to start the DeviceInstaller program

6 February Checking Existing IP Addresses Click the button This opens the IP address list window

6 February List the Existing IP Addresses Click the button to display a list of already assigned IP addresses in the LAN network –Helps you prevent IP address duplication –Click the x-box to close the window after reviewing the list

6 February Assigning the IP Address Click the button to open the IP Assignment window

6 February Enter Addressing Information Enter the Ethernet/MAC address Enter the assigned IP Address

6 February Assign the IP Address Once the information is entered, click the button

6 February Successful Assignment After a brief delay, an assignment successful window appears Click the OK button Click the X-box to exit the program

6 February Verify Doors Software Settings Click on the button on the Doors toolbar or navigate to the Doors Setup > System > Network Config pull- down menu Then click on the tab to open the Network Configuration window

6 February Setting Network Configuration Values Verify/Set the following values: –Port = TCP/IP –Server’s Ethernet Port Number = (default value) –Remote Site TCP/IP Address = IP address of the LAN unit –Remote Site Port Number = (default is 0, this value must be changed) Restart Doors so the program recognizes the new values

6 February Verify Doors/LAN Communication Verify communication between Doors and the LAN –Open the Controllers Tab –Perform an Auto-Config A successful Auto- Config will display a list of all recognized controllers in the network

6 February If there is No LAN Communication Verify cabling and power (for LAN-50) connections Verify/Set LAN configuration parameters via the following steps

6 February Configure a LAN Unit The LAN unit must have certain operating parameters to ensure proper operation This is done through the LAN unit’s Web Manager program Use your web browser to enter and verify these parameters

6 February Start the Web Manager Program Open your browser program Enter the LAN unit’s IP address Press

6 February Connect to the LAN Unit After a short delay, the Web Manager program opens Click the button to connect to the unit and enable all program menu options

6 February Retrieve Unit Configuration Click the button to display the LAN unit’s configuration parameters

6 February Retrieve Server Properties Click the button to display the unit’s server properties

6 February Verify Unit IP Address Verify the IP address listed matches the IP address of the unit –If it does not, click the button and change it

6 February Retrieve the Port Properties Click the button to display the LAN unit’s port properties

6 February Port Property Categories Parameters in four of the seven major categories must be verified

6 February Verify Serial Port Settings Verify the following parameters: –Serial Protocol = RS-232– Parity = None –Speed = 9600– Stop Bit = 1 –Character Size = 8 – Flow Control = None If any on-screen value does not match this list, click the button and change it

6 February Verify Connect Mode Settings Verify the following parameters: –Incoming Connection = Accept Unconditional –Response = Nothing (Quiet) –Startup = No Active Startup If any on-screen value does not match this list, click the button and change it

6 February Verify Dedicated Connection Settings Verify the following parameter: –Local Port = If any on-screen value does not match this list, click the button and change it

6 February Verify Additional Settings Verify the following parameter: –Disconnect Mode = Ignore DTR If any on-screen value does not match this list, click the button and change it

6 February Update the LAN Unit’s Configuration Click the button to connect to the LAN unit and upload all configuration changes The unit will then reboot

6 February Ready for Operation When the Server Properties window appears, the unit is ready for use Close the browser window

6 February Verify Doors Software Settings Click on the button on the Doors toolbar or navigate to the Doors Setup > System > Network Config pull- down menu Then click on the tab to open the Network Configuration window

6 February Verify Doors/LAN Communication Verify communication between Doors and the LAN –Open the Controllers Tab –Perform an Auto-Config A successful Auto- Config will display a list of all recognized controllers in the network

6 February Rebooting Units Rebooting restarts the unit should the unit become hung-up Press the reset button to reboot a LAN-500 unit Cycle unit power to reboot a LAN-50 unit

6 February Resetting Units Resetting the unit restores all factory default port parameters –Performing a reset means you will have to reconfigure the unit Resetting the unit must be done via a Telnet connection

6 February Open a Telnet Connection Open a DOS prompt and enter the following command –c:\>telnet 9999 A telnet connection window opens Press immediately to open the configuration window –After 2-second delay, the telnet window automatically closes

6 February Restore Factory Defaults All current configuration parameters are displayed Press 7 to restore factory default values Press 9 to save these values and exit Telnet