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To setup the QD2040 via dial-in you need to make
connection from the QD2040 modem to a phone line
(See QD2040 Wiring section). Caution: The QD2040
comes programmed with a default setup mode and
functions as a DHCP server. When setting up the
QD2040, be sure the QD2040 is not connected to
another DHCP enabled network.
If you plan on reconfiguring the QD2040 again at a later
date, and you select Dial-Out to ISP mode or Stand-
alone/Dial-In mode, the QD2040 can be left with the
setup DHCP Server Mode Enabled.
If Dial Out to ISP to Central Server is the desired
mode of operation and the QD2040 is located at the
final site destination, the dedicated phone line can
be used to make the dial in connection. Using a PC
with dial-out modem and phone line use the Windows
dial up networking program to make a PPP dial-in
connection to the QD2040. To reach Windows dial-up
networking navigate to Start > Programs > Accessories
> Communication > Dial-Up Networking, click on Create
a New Network and follow the prompts to complete the
connection setup. When prompted for phone number,
enter number of phone line that is plugged into the
QD2040. When prompted for 'Once a dial-in connection
is made' to the QD2040, open a web browser and
type in IP address http://192.168.2.1 (Note: This
IP address is different than the IP address that
is used when connecting to the QD2040 via the
ethernet port) to get to the QD2040 login page, enter
username: admin and password: password to login
to the QD2040 Ubiquity home page. To reach the
setup pages navigate the following menus at the top
of the page Admin > QD2040 Setup. After QD2040
configuration is complete, disconnect PC from the
QD2040. The QD2040 is now ready for installation.
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Prior to Installation
For Internet operation decide how the QD2040 will
connect. The QD2040 can connect to the Internet using
a TCS provided dial-up ISP or by using a broadband
connection (Cable or DSL). Internet access can also be
provided through a LAN.
Dial-up ISP
When connecting to the Internet via TCS provided
dial-up ISP, a dedicated phone line needs to be
provided for connection to the QD2040. The QD2040
has functionality to prevent excessive dialing in the
event there is difficulty establishing a connection to
the ISP. However, because the QD2040 maintains
extended periods of connectivity to the ISP, it is highly
re-commended when establishing a local calling plan
with the phone company that the plan incurs charges
based on the total number of calls made instead of total
duration of calls.
Ethernet
When connecting to a centrally hosted server utilizing
the ethernet port outside of the local or wide area
network, it is necessary to verify, with the network
administrator, that the proper communication ports
are open through the corporate firewall (typically Port
80).
Stand-alone
When operating in stand-alone mode, it is necessary
to establish the URL for the QD2040. This is
accomplished by utilizing either static or DHCP IP
addressing. It is necessary to determine if the QD2040
will be accessable over a network and if so will it
utilize DHCP or static IP addressing. When using
static IP addressing, it is also necessary to establish
the Gateway, Subnet and DNS protocol setting for the
QD2040. This will need to be done by the LAN/WAN
network administrator prior to installation. When
utilizing DHCP addressing, the IP address settings
are automatically assigned when communication is
established.
When operating in communication to a centrally hosted
Ubiquity server through an Ethernet connection,
the QD2040 supports both static and Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) IP addressing. When
using static IP addressing, it is also necessary to
establish the Gateway, Subnet and DNS protocol
settings for the QD2040. The IP protocol settings
will need to be established by the LAN/WAN network
administrator prior to installation. When utilizing DHCP
addressing, the IP address settings are automatically
assigned when communication is established.
Configuring the QD2040 for DHCP is outlined in the
Programming Setup section.
Controller Network Setup
All controls connected to the QD2040 network will need
to be programmed with the same communication baud
rate as well as a unique communication address from 0
to 255, excluding 248. On units with displays, this can