CommScope Redwood Networking version 3.0 - Manual (Page 4)

DHCP Advantages
• Easiest deployment because all parameters are automatically provided to the device from the DHCP
server when the device is attached to the network.
• No possibility of IP address conflicts.
• Allows for static DHCP assignment: A DHCP server leases a permanent IP address to a device based
on the device’s MAC address. You can turn off a device and move it from one location to another
without it losing its IP address assignment. A static DHCP address also ensures accessibility from any
LAN segment of which the DHCP server has visibility.
DHCP Disadvantages
• Relies on an available DHCP server. If the server goes down or a network outage occurs, accessibility
to devices with DHCP addresses might be interrupted.
• In a loosely secured environment, any device, even an unauthorized one, can receive a DHCP
assigned IP address and have access to the network.
1.2 Required Ports
The Redwood Manager provides users the ability to commission lights, manage lighting policies, and
manage and maintain the system. The Redwood Manager uses specific ports to communicate across the
network. These ports must remain open for the system to function correctly. Under normal operation, the
Redwood Manager does not accept HTTP (port 80) connection attempts. HTTP connections are accepted
only when the Engine is in maintenance mode.
To access the Redwood Manager via a web browser within your LAN, HTTPS access (port 443) must be
allowed to the Engine’s IP address as well as any other Engine that is part of a Cluster. Engines used for
reporting purposes must have Adobe Flash access (port 843).
Port Protocol
65432 UDP
65433 UDP
54321 UDP
443 TCP (HTTPS)
843 TCP (Adobe Flash)
514 UDP