User`s guide

322 VEREX Director V4.73 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.3
Set-up Overview:
• Hardware: The IP module (and receiver)
must be set up--as applicable. Refer to
the documentation for the specific version
of IP module or receiver.
e.g., HSC-IP Module v4: 21-3691x
e.g., R1000 Receiver: 21-3690x
• Certificate Files: Obtain through your
dealer.
Assign for the Director Server:
[Management], PC Access (+), Server Access.
Details
: Server Validation Certificates
Assign for each Communication Client:
[Management], PC Access (+), Client Access.
Details
: Client Access (Allowable Client List)
Assign for a Receiver (Monitoring via HSC-IP):
Refer to the programming guide for the receiver.
e.g., R1000 Receiver: 21-3690x
• Director Software:
Client/Server via Secure IP: No set-up needed.
Exception
: If connecting out through a proxy-server,
some proxy information must be entered in the login
screen. Get an 'IT' person to help you with this.
PanelÙPC via Secure IP:
1) "Encrypted IP" must be selected for the
Communications Device, Communication Pool, and
Panel Group.
More
: Panel Connection Overview
2) Configuration, ->System, ->Communication.
All settings as usual, plus:
Interface IP Address: This is the IP Address or
name (FQDN) for the panel's IP interface--which
must also be as supported by the certificate.
Contact your IT rep. if you need assistance.
Interface IP Port: 443 (typical).
Monitoring via HSC-IP:
Configuration, ->System, ->Communication,
->SIP / HSC: SIP Mode: SIP over IP.
Note
: Firmware rev. levels, plus IP module set-up will
determine the use of HSC-IP protocol.
Basic IP Connections / Older
Firmware
Note: The Director software is backward-compatible
with existing IP connections. These are not
recommended for use on a public domain.
Beginning with version 3.30, the VEREX
Director software allow s connecting to a panel
through an IP connection (LAN/WAN), a nd/or
reporting to a central monitoring facility through
an IP connection (SIP reporting).
The PC-to-panel connection via IP does not
require any sp ecific revision of panel firm ware.
The SIP reporting feature requires v3.30 p anel
firmware or higher.
IP connection s include an IP interface board
that must be properly set up for use with the
VEREX Director system.
All details o n setting up an IP conne ction
are docume nted separatel y. For full
details, r efer to the in struction m anual
included with your IP interface board.
Tip: This may also be available on the Director
CD as a printable/viewable 'PDF' file.
Panel & Soft ware Re visions: VEREX Director
software V3.2 a nd higher can c onnect with p anels
V2.0 and higher.
Associated panels must be the same rev. level, a nd
the Director soft ware must t ypically be upgraded to
the same level or higher.
Exception: V3.3 panels OK with V3.20 software (if IP-
related features are not needed).