To ensure normal functioning, make sure that the device has its IP address set correctly or obtained automatically from the DHCP server.
Navigate to the web Network > Basic interface.
DHCP: DHCP mode is the default network connection. If the DHCP mode is selected, then the device will be assigned by the DHCP server with an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address automatically.
Static IP: When static IP mode is selected, the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address have to be manually configured according to the actual network environment.
IP Address: Set up the IP address when the static IP mode is selected. To access the device’s web settings, your computer should be on the same local network as the device.
Subnet Mask: A subnet mask tells your device which IP addresses are part of your local network and which ones are not. For example, if the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, it means that devices with similar starting IPs (like 192.168.1.x) are in the same network.
Default Gateway: The gateway is like a bridge between your device and other networks, such as the internet. Usually, it’s the IP address of your router.
Preferred/Alternate DNS Server: Domain Name System(DNS) is the overall system or network that handles the translation of domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses (like 192.0.2.1), which computers use to identify each other on a network. The device connects to the alternate DNS server when the primary one is unavailable.
Device Deployment in Network
To facilitate device control and management, configure Akuvox intercom devices with details such as location, operation mode, address, and extension numbers.
Navigate to the web Network > Advanced interface.
Server Mode: It is automatically set up according to the actual device connection with a specific server in the network, such as SDMC, Cloud, or None. You can also change it manually.
None: None is the default factory setting, indicating the device is not in any server type. Devices connect directly to each other or within a local area network (LAN) without relying on external servers.
Cloud: The device is connected to the SmartPlus Cloud, a cloud-based system simplifying property access management. The Cloud mode allows devices to interact intelligently with one another and the mobile SmartPlus App, backing up data daily and on different hosts. It suits projects requiring smart, flexible, and secure deployment and management.
SDMC: The device is connected to the SDMC, a management platform designed for on-premise projects. The SDMC mode manages and backs up data remotely on a local network. It also boasts many features suitable for projects requiring high privacy, lower cost, and centralized management.
Discovery Mode: Enabled by default. Available for the None server mode. The device can be discovered by other devices in the network. When disabled, the device will be concealed and not discovered by other devices.
Device Address: Available for the None server mode. It can be used to call the device. Specify the device address by entering device location information from left to right: Community, Building, Unit, Floor, and Room in sequence.
Device Extension: Available for the None server mode. The device extension number ranges from 0 to 10.
Location: The location in which the device is installed and used. Available for the None server mode.