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General settings
Configuring an SMTP server
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10 General settings
Settings provides general functions for configuring a Desigo Control Point device. Once a device is
configured, only occasional updates are required.
Access to Settings depends on the user role; most end users do not need daily access to these functions.
This section discusses the following topics:
● Configuring an SMTP server [➙ 60]
● Configuring the FTP settings [➙ 61]
● Configuring email recipients [➙ 61]
10.1 Configuring an SMTP server
SMTP settings configures an SMTP server to send emails through Desigo Control Point. Common uses for
email include alarm notification, automatic email of exported trend data or emailing generated reports.
Note
Contact your IT department for the proper SMTP settings.
Configuring an SMTP server
NOTICE
Corporate network restrictions may prevent you from using the configuration
settings outlined in this section.
Please clarify the network security policies at each site.
1. Select > > SMTP settings to display the SMTP settings from the project database.
2. Use the information in the following table to update the settings and then click Apply.
 The Test connection dialog box displays.
3. To send a test email, enter an email address in the Recipient field and click Test. Otherwise, click Cancel to
finish the configuration.
4. If the test fails, click Edit to review the settings and fix any errors. If the settings are correct, contact your IT
department.
Setting
Description
SMTP server The name of the SMTP server being used to route emails. For example,
smtp.gmail.com
.
User name
The user name of an account that is allowed to send emails using the SMTP server. For example,
[e-mail]
.
Password
The password for the specified account that is allowed to send emails. For security, the actual characters
do not display in this field.
Sender
The email address from which all Desigo Control Point emails are sent. For example,
[e-mail]
.
Port number
Port used by the SMTP server. Ports
465
(default) and
587
are supported. Contact your IT department
for the proper settings at your site.
Note
There are no restrictions on the port for the SMTP configuration. However, many ISPs and hosting
providers block or restrict SMTP connections on port
25
due to security risks.
SSL
and
Plain text/TLS
radio
buttons
●
SSL
uses the SSL security protocol when sending emails.
●
Plain text/TLS
sends emails without SSL encryption.
Table 8: SMTP settings dialog box.