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When using SMS connection type, SMS is used to trigger the communicator module to launch a connection to the DLS IV computer.  To accept these SMS initiated incoming connections to DLS IV, the local network (DLS IV's local network) must be setup accordingly.
 
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A port must be opened for TCP traffic to be passed through to the DLS IV computer.
 
  
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== Port Forwarding ==
  
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First, set your PC's network configuration to have a STATIC IP.  The port forwarding required by DLS IV will not work well with DHCP (dynamic IP).
 
  
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When you are communicating over an SMS connection type or through a T-Link communicator it may be required to enable port forwarding on any routers or firewalls in order the pass the information along from the panel to the DLS computer.
  
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Next, choose a port to be opened on your router/firewall.  We recommend using a higher port number, 30000 or higher, to reduce the chance of conflicting with another application.  This port is your PUBLIC PORT.
 
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DLS IV is configured to be listening on port 51004 of the PC at ALL times.  This will be your PRIVATE PORT.
 
  
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It is first recommended that the computer you are using for DLS connection have a Static IP address as to avoid any conflicts that could arise when using a Dynamic IP (DHCP).
  
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Now, the router/firewall can be configured.
 
  
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IP = your static IP
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Once your DLS computer has been set with a Static IP address you would then want to go into your router/firewall’s configuration and forward your port for the connection type that you are using. The most common information required would be the following but can vary depending on the router/firewall being used:
  
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PUBLIC Port = the port you chose
 
  
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PRIVATE Port = 51004
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IP Address = The static internal IP address of your DLS computer
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Port Number = The Port number the communicator is trying to transmit data on (Default for an SMS/Alarm.com connection is 51004, and 3062 for T-Link communicators)
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Protocol = TCP
 
Protocol = TCP
  
  
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The last step, if necessary, is to open Port 51004 on the PC's firewall.
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If you do have any firewalls that reside on the computer you are using for DLS you would also want to make sure that port 51004 or 3062 depending on the communicator is also not being blocked by it. Please refer to the manufacture of the firewall for more information on how to do so.
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Please Note:  If you require further assistance with port forwarding Tyco Technical Support cannot assist with any router or firewall programming.  We would recommend that you contact an IT Professional or you can also go to www.portforward.com
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==  Port Translation ==
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Port address translation is an option available on some routers/firewalls that will allow multiple devices on a local area network to be mapped to one public IP address. This feature will allow for multiple instances of DLS being run behind a router to be able to connect to panels out in the field. With this you can map a different outside port on your router to communicate back to the correct internal port that the DLS needs to operate on.
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The first step with this would be to assign the computers that you are using DLS to each have their own static IP address to avoid any conflicts with a dynamic IP (DHCP).
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Once you have configured the static IP address you would be able to login to your router/firewall and setup the port translation. In order to configure port translation you will require the information as followed:
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IP Address = The static internal IP address of your DLS computer
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Public Port Number = This will be the public port number that you want the DLS to communicate over. If you have multiple DLS computers you could set one computer as port 51004, the second as 51005, Etc.
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Private Port Number = The Port number the communicator is trying to transmit data on (Default for an SMS/Alarm.com connection is 51004, and 3062 for T-Link communicators)
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Protocol = TCP
  
  
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That's it. You should be ready to use the SMS connection type to remotely program your unit.
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If you do have any firewalls that reside on the computer you are using for DLS you would also want to make sure that port 51004 or 3062 depending on the communicator is also not being blocked by it. Please refer to the manufacture of the firewall for more information on how to do so.  
  
  
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It's important to note that Connect24 will need to know the PUBLIC PORT.  When creating an account, be sure to include your PUBLIC IP and the PUBLIC PORT.
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Please Note:  If you require further assistance with port forwarding Tyco Technical Support cannot assist with any router or firewall programming.  We would recommend that you contact an IT Professional or you can also go to www.portforward.com

Latest revision as of 00:26, 12 August 2015

Port Forwarding

When you are communicating over an SMS connection type or through a T-Link communicator it may be required to enable port forwarding on any routers or firewalls in order the pass the information along from the panel to the DLS computer.


It is first recommended that the computer you are using for DLS connection have a Static IP address as to avoid any conflicts that could arise when using a Dynamic IP (DHCP).


Once your DLS computer has been set with a Static IP address you would then want to go into your router/firewall’s configuration and forward your port for the connection type that you are using. The most common information required would be the following but can vary depending on the router/firewall being used:


IP Address = The static internal IP address of your DLS computer


Port Number = The Port number the communicator is trying to transmit data on (Default for an SMS/Alarm.com connection is 51004, and 3062 for T-Link communicators)


Protocol = TCP


If you do have any firewalls that reside on the computer you are using for DLS you would also want to make sure that port 51004 or 3062 depending on the communicator is also not being blocked by it. Please refer to the manufacture of the firewall for more information on how to do so.


Please Note: If you require further assistance with port forwarding Tyco Technical Support cannot assist with any router or firewall programming. We would recommend that you contact an IT Professional or you can also go to www.portforward.com



Port Translation

Port address translation is an option available on some routers/firewalls that will allow multiple devices on a local area network to be mapped to one public IP address. This feature will allow for multiple instances of DLS being run behind a router to be able to connect to panels out in the field. With this you can map a different outside port on your router to communicate back to the correct internal port that the DLS needs to operate on.

The first step with this would be to assign the computers that you are using DLS to each have their own static IP address to avoid any conflicts with a dynamic IP (DHCP). Once you have configured the static IP address you would be able to login to your router/firewall and setup the port translation. In order to configure port translation you will require the information as followed:


IP Address = The static internal IP address of your DLS computer


Public Port Number = This will be the public port number that you want the DLS to communicate over. If you have multiple DLS computers you could set one computer as port 51004, the second as 51005, Etc.


Private Port Number = The Port number the communicator is trying to transmit data on (Default for an SMS/Alarm.com connection is 51004, and 3062 for T-Link communicators)


Protocol = TCP


If you do have any firewalls that reside on the computer you are using for DLS you would also want to make sure that port 51004 or 3062 depending on the communicator is also not being blocked by it. Please refer to the manufacture of the firewall for more information on how to do so.


Please Note: If you require further assistance with port forwarding Tyco Technical Support cannot assist with any router or firewall programming. We would recommend that you contact an IT Professional or you can also go to www.portforward.com

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