Network Setting

  • Updated on Dec 10, 2024
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Device Network Connection

To ensure normal functioning, make sure that the device has its IP address set correctly or obtained automatically from the DHCP server.

To set it up, go to Network > Basic > LAN Port interface.

  • DHCP: DHCP mode is the default network connection. If the DHCP mode is selected, the access control terminal will be assigned by the DHCP server with 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 should be configured according to the network environment.

  • IP Address: Set up the IP address when the static IP mode is selected.

  • Subnet Mask: Set up the subnet mask according to the actual network environment.

  • Default Gateway: Set up the correct gateway according to the IP address.

  • Preferred/Alternate DNS Server: Set up the preferred or alternate Domain Name Server(DNS) server according to the actual network environment. The preferred DNS server is the primary server while the alternate DNS server is the secondary one. The secondary server is for backup.

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.

To set it up, go to Network > Basic > Connect Setting 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. None is the default factory setting indicating the device is not in any server type.

  • Discovery Mode: When enabled, the device can be discovered by other devices in the network. When disabled, the device will be concealed and not be discovered by other devices.

  • Device Address: Specify the device address by entering device location information from the left to the right: Community, Building, Unit, Floor, and Room in sequence.

  • Device Extension: The device extension number.

  • Device Location: The location in which the device is installed and used.