Sensaphone WSG30 System Users manual - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter 3: Network Configuration
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There are three additional methods listed below to configure the network settings in the WSG30 .
These all assume that you do not have a DHCP server and, as a result, the WSG30 has configured itself
to the default address of 192.168.1.250. Note that all three options below require you to modify the
Network settings on your computer.
Method 1
Using a RJ45 crossover cable connect your PC to the device. Change the IP settings of your network
connection to something in 192.168.1.xxx that is not the same as the default IP of the WSG30 . You
should now be able to access the Network Configuration page of the unit . Enter the following address
into your web browser:
http://192.168.1.250
Method 2
Using a network hub, connect only your PC and the WSG30 to the hub. Temporarily change the
network IP settings of your PC to something in 192.168.1.xxx range that is not the same as the default
IP of the WSG30 . You should now be able to access the following Network Configuration page of the
device. Enter the following address into your web browser:
http://192.168.1.250.
Method 3
Using a network switch that is configured for DHCP server, connect both your WSG30 and your
computer to the switch. When the WSG30 powers up it should have acquired an IP address from the
switch’s DHCP server. Check the LCD to get the IP address. You should now be able to access the
network configuration page of the device by typing the IP address into your browser.
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MAC Address: This is the Media Access Control address, which in general terms, is the hardware
address for the WSG30 Ethernet port. There is a unique address for all network devices.
DHCP: Enabling this option means that the WSG30 will automatically obtain an IP address on the
network using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Disabling this option means that you
will have to configure the network parameters manually.
IP/Address: This is the entry field for manually configuring the IP address of the WSG30 on your
network. This address is provided by you or your network administrator. It is formatted as a standard
dotted decimal number.
Subnet mask: This is the subnet mask which distinguishes the portion of the IP address that is the
network ID from the portion that is the station ID.
Gateway: A TCP/IP network must have a gateway to communicate beyond the LAN identified by the
network ID. A gateway is a computer or router that is connected to two different networks and can
move TCP/IP data from one to the other. If your TCP/IP network has more than one LAN or if you are
connecting to the Internet, you will need to know the IP address of the gateway that will transfer TCP/
IP data in and out of your LAN. A single LAN that is not connected to other LANs does not require a
gateway setting.
Wireless Channel: The Wireless channel is used to isolate one WSG30 and its associated sensors from
another. Each WSG30 must operate on its own unique channel. Note that the Wireless channel has
nothing to do with the frequency of operation.