DMP Electronics ePAD 5.0, 5.0 Programming Manual
Programming guide
ePAD™ 5.0 Mobile Keypad
Description
Providing much-needed exibility, the ePAD™ 5.0 Mobile Keypad allows users to control their DMP security system
using an Internet browser. The ePAD communicates to the DMP panel through the Internet, an intranet, or your home
or commercial business local area network.
When the user performs a command at the ePAD, such as arming the system, the alarm panel arms, just as it would
from a standard keypad. Basically, the ePAD is an Internet keypad.
It is necessary to program your ePAD to communicate on your local
network. You may program your ePAD using the browser on your
computer or by connecting a DMP LCD Keypad directly to the ePAD.
You can assign a hyperlink to the panel User’s Guide on a network so
users can easily access the User’s Guide for their panel. A hyperlink
is text or an image that automatically opens the assigned Web page
or document when the user selects it. You may also assign other
hyperlinks, such as dealer Web sites, for use in the ePAD.
Compatibility
The ePAD can be used as an auxiliary keypad for XT30/XT50 Series
panels and XR100/XR500 Series panels.
What is Included
The ePAD includes the following items:
• One ePAD 5.0 Mobile Keypad
• One 4-wire harness to connect to the panel
• One 330 Programming Cable
Figure 1: ePAD by Default in Web Browser
What is Needed
The ePAD installer, or the network administrator for a commercial business installation, must provide the items
listed below. For later reference when programming, please enter the ePAD IP Addressing information in the spaces
provided. These instructions explain where to obtain the necessary information.
Broadband Connection
A constant broadband connection, such as DSL, cable modem, or T1, is required to allow a browser to contact the
ePAD through the Internet.
Network Cable
The ePAD needs to be connected to the network using a standard RJ45 Cat 5 patch cable. This is the same type of
cable used to connect other devices to an Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseT network. These cables are available in
various lengths and can be obtained at a local retail electronics outlet. Do NOT use a crossover cable.
Network Router
A router is required to connect the ePAD to the user's local network/Internet. For a commercial installation where
a network administrator is available, the network administrator provides the connection to the router. Otherwise,
an Ethernet Cable/DSL Router, such as a LinkSys or D-Link router, is required. These can be obtained at a local retail
electronics outlet.
Note: The router must be completely connected and running on the network before the ePAD can be connected
to the network and programmed. Refer to the ePAD Technical Note: Conguring your Router (LT-0670) for complete
information.
Local IP Address: _________________________
The ePAD requires a static IP Address, such as 192.168.000.251, which is the ePAD default IP Address. This IP Address
must be outside of the range of DHCP addresses supported by the router. The ePAD default IP Address is appropriate
for most LinkSys and D-Link routers. Refer to the ePAD Technical Note: Conguring your Router (LT-0670). The ePAD
IP Address must also be within the valid range of the available IP Addresses on the Router and not used by another
device on the network.
The default IP Address for the ePAD is only suitable for local networks and not addresses on the Internet.
In a commercial installation, a network administrator may provide an address different from the default IP Address
for the ePAD.
Note: If the ePAD IP Address requires changing, program the IP Address rst using a keypad before programming the
ePAD using an Internet browser.
Gateway IP Address: _______________________
If the ePAD is going to communicate through the Internet, a Gateway IP Address is required. Communicating to the
Internet allows the users to check their DMP security system status from any computer browser in the world. If the
ePAD only communicates through a local area network, the Gateway IP Address can be left at the default value of
192.168.000.125.
A commercial installation site network administrator may provide a Gateway Address. Otherwise, the Gateway
Address should be the same address as the Router Local IP Address. For example, if you assigned 192.168.0.1 to the
router, then enter 192.168.0.1 as the ePAD Gateway Address.
If the IP address of the router is unknown, follow the steps below to nd the router IP Address.
For a Windows 2000, Windows 7, Vista, or XP
computer connected to the same network as the
ePAD:
1. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories >
Command Prompt.
2. Type “IPCONFIG” and press the Enter key. The
screen shown in Figure 2 displays the default
Gateway IP Address.
A screen appears displaying all of the addresses for
the computer. The address listed for the Default
Gateway is the proper Gateway IP Address for the
ePAD. See Figure 3.
Figure 2: 2000/Vista/XP IP Conguration Window
Subnet Mask: _____________________________
Larger commercial networks may be divided into sub networks for efciency. If so, the network administrator
also provides the Subnet Mask. Otherwise, it is recommended to leave the Subnet Mask at the default value of
255.255.255.000.
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DNS IP Address: __________________________
A DNS (Domain Name Server) address is needed to allow the user to enter a domain name at their browser such as
bill.virtualkeypad.com to access the ePAD instead of entering a numeric address. For a commercial installation, the
network administrator may provide you the DNS IP Address.
If the DNS IP Address is unknown, follow the steps below to nd the DNS IP Address for your network.
For a Windows 2000, Windows 7, Vista, or XP computer connected to the same network as the ePAD:
1. Choose Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
2. Type “IPCONFIG /ALL” making sure there is a space between IPCONFIG and /ALL. Press the Enter key. The
screen shown in Figure 3 appears displaying all of the IP congurations for the computer.
The DNS IP Address to use is the
address in the eld labeled DNS
Servers. See Figure 3.
Refer to the section
Virtualkeypad.com on the next
page regarding domain name
address and dynamic (nonstatic) IP address for the ePAD
as a Web Server.
Note: A DNS IP Address is not
required when the ePAD is
communicating to a browser on
a local area network and not
through the Internet. A DNS IP
Address is only needed when
the Name Registry feature is
being used.
Figure 3: 2000/Vista/XP IP Conguration (All) Window
HTTP Port: _______________________________
The ePAD is a Web Server and therefore requires an HTTP port for Internet communication. The default port setting
80 is the typical number for this application.
In some commercial installation situations, a network administrator may provide a different number. This port
number should be within a range of 2000 to 65535 to not interfere with other port number applications. Otherwise,
it is recommended to leave the HTTP Port at the default value of 80.
Note: If an HTTP Port other than 80 is entered, the HTTP port number must follow the IP Address when entered in
the address eld of the browser. For example, if the HTTP Port is 2005 and the IP Address is 192.168.000.251, you
would enter http://192.168.000.251:2005.
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Upgrade Port: ____________________________
The ePAD is capable of receiving an operating software update (Flash) using DMP Remote Link™ Software and
therefore requires an Upgrade port for this activity. The default port setting is 9999 and was chosen to be outside
the range of typical port usage.
In some commercial installation situations, a network administrator may provide a different number because port
9999 is already in use at the facility. This port number should be within a range of 2000 to 65535 to not interfere
with other port number applications. Also, router programming may require that this port number be set to 23.
Refer to the ePAD Technical Note: Conguring your Router (LT-0670). Otherwise, it is recommended to leave the
Upgrade Port at the default value of 9999.
Mobilekeypad.com DNS
To allow users to contact the ePAD by typing a domain name into their browser, such as bill.mobilekeypad.com, DMP
has provided a free Name Registry Dynamic DNS Service to inform the user's browser their current ePAD IP address.
Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) may change the computer and ePAD IP Addresses from time to time without
warning or notication: This process is called Dynamic IP Addressing. Services, such as the Virtualkeypad.com
Dynamic DNS Service, automatically update your browser so that you can easily connect to the ePAD, regardless of
whether your IP Address has changed.
DMP
Alarm
Panel
2. ePAD Sends:
My name is bill and my
address is 208.123.4.10
Name Registry DNS
4. DNS says: the address
of bill.virtualkeypad.com is
208.123.4.10
ePAD
1. ePAD Sends:
My name is bill and my
address is 208.123.4.10
Router
Internet
3. Browser asks: I
need the address of
bill.virtualkeypad.com
5. Browser
automatically
contacts the ePAD
at 208.123.4.10
Browser
Figure 4: Diagram of e-PAD Operation
For example, the ePAD sends its name and current IP address to virtualkeypad.com at the interval programmed into
the ePAD, typically every 12 hours. See the ePAD Name Registry Options Page section in this document. When the
user enters bill.virtualkeypad.com at their browser to contact the ePAD, the browser contacts virtualkeypad.com
and retrieves the current ePAD address. The browser then automatically uses that address to contact the ePAD.
Dealer’s DNS
DMP dealers have the option to operate their own DNS Service to allow their installed ePAD units to update their
addresses locally instead of using virtualkeypad.com. This allows the dealer to use an outside DNS service but still
use DMP's ePAD. For additional information, please contact DMP Technical Service at 1-888-436-7832.
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Accessing the ePAD
Enter the ePAD default IP Address followed by /admin: For example 192.168.0.251/admin. The Administrator Log
On screen displays. On the rst access to ePAD programming, enter the default Administrator Name and Password:
ADMIN and ADMIN.
Note: Be sure that only one administrator is logged on to the ePAD at a time. If two administrators are logged on to
the ePAD at the same time, conicts may occur.
After successfully logging on to the ePAD as an administrator, the ePAD Programmer Menu displays. The four
underlined hyperlinks to the options pages are available for you to use to easily program the ePAD. Click on the
option to open that page. See Figure 5.
After you complete programming in any of the four Options pages, click Submit to enter your changes and return to
the ePAD Programmer Menu. Click Reset to revert the settings. You may also use the browser Back Arrow to return to
previous pages.
ePAD System Options Page
This is where you program most ePAD addresses
discussed in the previous sections under System Options.
You may also program commercial style hyperlinks in
System Options. See Figure 6.
Note: Changing the IP Address, Gateway Address, HTTP
Port, or Subnet Mask requires you to reconnect to the
ePAD using the new values. Use caution when changing
any of these elds. After you click Submit, a pop-up
window appears allowing you to cancel your changes.
Click OK only if you are sure you want the changes to be
saved.
Click Cancel if you would not like those changes to be
saved. This allows you to exit if you did not want to
change such items as the IP Address, Gateway Address,
HTTP Port, and Subnet Mask.
All addresses, such as the Local IP and Gateway, must follow the conventions for IP Addresses: 12 characters with a
period after every third character: 192.168.000.251 is the proper format for an address.
Figure 5: ePAD Programmer Menu
Local IP Address
Enter the ePAD IP address using digits 0 through 9. The default IP Address is 192.168.000.251.
Gateway Address
Enter the local gateway address assigned to the ePAD. The default Gateway IP Address is 192.168.000.125.
Subnet Mask
Enter the ePAD Subnet Mask using digits 0 through 9. The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.000.
HTTP Port
Enter the HTTP Port assigned to the ePAD: default is 80. The recommended range is 2000 through 65535.
Note: If an HTTP Port other than 80 is entered, the HTTP port number must follow the IP Address when entered
in the address eld of the browser. For example, if the HTTP Port is 2005 and the IP Address is 192.168.000.251,
you would enter http://192.168.000.251:2005. If you are using the Name Registry DNS operation and a domain
name for the ePAD (such as bill.virtualkeypad.com), you still need to enter the port number at the end of the
domain name: bill.virtualkeypad.com:2005. See the ePAD Name Registry Options Page section.
Keypad Address
Enter the keypad address, 1 to 16, the ePAD is to occupy on the DMP panel keypad bus. The ePAD default
address is 4.
Note: If the panel requires Device Setup programming, activate the corresponding device number in Device
Setup. For example, if 5 is entered for the Keypad Address, enter 5 for Device Type and select Standard for
Device Type in Device Setup of panel programming. See the Programming Guide for the DMP panel or the
installing dealer.
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