Honeywell Internet Connection Module User Manual

Technical Support Setup - Guide
Honeywell
Internet Connection Module
Setup Guide
Version 1.0
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Technical Support 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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Technical Support Setup - Guide
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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Technical Support Setup - Guide 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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