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Installation and User Manual ADPRO FastTx by Xtralis
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Caution: ADPRO FastTx can use two different types of interfaces, Ethernet and serial
RS232, to communicate with ADPRO VideoCentral via an intermediate network.
Each of the communications interfaces on ADPRO FastTx has an IP address
associated with it (ADPRO FastTx has three IP addresses, one for each of the two
serial RS232 interfaces and one for the Ethernet interface).
Each ADPRO FastTx must have unique IP addresses for each communications
interface. This will require management by the Monitoring Stations to ensure all
ADPRO FastTx units that communicate with the Monitoring Station have unique IP
addresses.
For more information, please refer to Tech-Tip - Unique IP Address Requirements,
available on the website: www.xtralis-fs.com/adpro.
Subnet Mask
Factory Default 255.255.255.0
The Subnet Mask is used in conjunction with the IP Address to determine whether the
destination node is located on a local network segment or on a remote network.
Each logical IP Address has two parts: the NETWORK ID and the HOST ID. The Network ID
identifies all hosts that are on the same physical network and the Host ID identifies a specific
host on the network.
The subnet mask is used to filter (mask) the portion of the IP Address that is common to the local
network and thus allow individual hosts to be accessed.
If the subnet mask is changed for any reason, ADPRO FastTx will not begin to use the new
subnet mask until the unit has been power cycled.
Default Gateway
Factory Default No Gateway
For communication with ADPRO VideoCentral located on another network, the ADPRO FastTx
must be given the address of the first host device on the route to the destination network (and
vice versa). The Default Gateway is the address of the host to which the ADPRO FastTx sends
packets that are destined for the remote network.
If a default gateway is not specified, communication is limited to the local network.
Note: It is important that a gateway address is only entered if a gateway is present.
Note: If a Default Gateway is to be used, Ethernet must be selected as the Main or
Backup Communications Link (refer to Call List on page 67 for details).
Note: For information regarding IP addressing when connecting through a network router,
please refer to Tech-Tips - ‘Unique IP Address Requirements’ and ‘Secured TCP/IP
Connectivity for FastTrace, ADPRO FastTx and ADPRO VideoCentral’ on the
website at: www.xtralis.com/adpro, or contact your nearest sales office for a copy.
Note: Refer to Firewall Configuration on page 26 for firewall port information.