Honeywell Internet Connection Module User Manual

Technical Support Setup - Guide

Honeywell

Internet Connection Module

Setup Guide

Version 1.0

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ICM Setup Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction....................................................................................................................... 3

Network Setup and Configuration .................................................................................. 4

Setting up the Network Hardware................................................................................... 4

What you need ............................................................................................................ 4

Installing a Router or Wireless Access Point.............................................................. 4

Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch.......................................................................... 5

Connecting a Computer .............................................................................................. 6

Setting up the Network Controller Hardware ................................................................. 7

Connecting a Network Controller............................................................................... 7

Connecting to the ICM Setup Pages ............................................................................... 8

Configuring the ICM....................................................................................................... 8

Select Devices............................................................................................................. 9

Configure Devices .................................................................................................... 11

Save Settings............................................................................................................. 12

Advanced Network Setup............................................................................................... 13

Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................ 13

Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 14

File System................................................................................................................ 16

Upgrade..................................................................................................................... 18

What’s New .............................................................................................................. 18

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Honeywell Internet Connection Module (ICM).
The ICM is the heart of a state of the art control system that uses Internet Protocol (IP)
and standard Ethernet hardware to integrate control of consumer electronic equipment
with computer networking.

This User’s Guide explains the setup and installation process for an ICM. This guide
assumes that the installer is familiar with IP networking concepts. See the Networking
Primer for a review of IP networking concepts and terminology.

There are four basic steps that you will need to take to set up your system:

1. Set up the network.

2. Set up the network controller hardware.

3. Connect the ICMs to the devices and the system.

4. Set up the ICMs on the system.

NOTE: A hardware device connected to an Ethernet network is called a node. Node is
a general term for an ICM, and sometimes an ICM will be referred to as a node.

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Network Setup and Configuration

Setting up the Network Hardware

What you need

Before you begin connecting ICMs to the network, you need at least the following:

• PC or other web browser enabled device capable of browsing the setup pages.

• Router, or wireless router (when using a wireless PDA or tablet)

• Network Controller hardware.

• Ethernet hub or switch.

The following illustration shows a network setup with a Honeywell Security system,
a Honeywell thermostat, a network router and a computer.

Installing a Router or Wireless Access Point

A router is the easiest and least expensive way to setup a home network. If the home
has a network, it probably already has a router. If the home has a broadband Internet
connection, it may already have a router.

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Note: If a router is already installed in the home and you are connecting the ICM to
the home network, skip this step and continue on to connecting a computer.

The router must be installed according to the installation instructions supplied by the
router manufacturer. Follow the instructions included with the router to install and
configure the router.

Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch

Connect an Ethernet hub or switch when there are more network devices than ports
on the router. Connect the uplink port on the hub or switch to one of the Ethernet
ports on the router.

The following general restrictions exist for all Ethernet hubs and switches:

 Each Ethernet device must be home-run from the device to the hub.

 Ethernet cables must be at least Category 5 cable (CAT5). CAT5e is preferred

since a single CAT5e can support gigabit Ethernet.

 Ethernet does not support daisy chaining, however it is possible to add another

hub or switch in a remote location. No more than 4 hubs can be between any
two Ethernet devices.

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Connecting a Computer

Verify the network installation by connecting a computer to the network. Plug the
computer to one of the Ethernet ports on the router, or a hub or switch that is
connected to the router. Verify that the computer can retrieve an IP address and
access the router.

Refer to the networking instructions provided by the computer manufacturer to
connect the computer to the network. Each operating system will have a different
sequence of steps to configure the network. The following general tasks must be
performed regardless of the computer or operating system vendor:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet jack on the computer. If the computer

does not have an Ethernet jack, you will need to install a Network Interface Card
(NIC). The link LED will light when the computer is linked to a hub with a good
Ethernet cable.

2. The default networking settings for most operating systems is to obtain an IP

address from a DHCP server. If the computer uses other IP settings, change the
configuration to use DHCP.

3. Most modern computers will obtain a lease automatically when you connect the

Ethernet cable. If you are using an older computer, reboot the computer to cause
it to request a new IP address. You can also run the operating system utility to
obtain a lease. Older Microsoft Windows based operating systems use the
command “ipconfig /?“ to get a list of options for the ipconfig command.

4. Ping the router or DHCP server, or connect using a web browser to verify that you

have established a working network connection. Microsoft Windows operating
systems can ping a device from the MS-DOS prompt (or command prompt) with
the ping command. Type “ping /?” to get proper usage information on the ping
command.

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