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===IP (T-Link)===
 
===IP (T-Link)===
  
By selecting IP, you will be connecting to the account using a network connection. You need to provide the IP address of the T-Link you will be connecting to. This can be done when you are creating your account or by going into the account properties.
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By selecting IP, you will be connecting to the account using a network connection through the TL-250 module. You need to provide the IP address of the T-Link you will be connecting to. This can be done when you are creating your account or by going into the account properties.
  
 
You will also need to make sure all the appropriate ports for the communication are open.
 
You will also need to make sure all the appropriate ports for the communication are open.

Revision as of 17:47, 31 March 2009

Connection Types

In order to connect to a panel, you must first decide which type of connection you wish to use. The following options are available.

PSTN

By selecting this option you will be using the MD-12 modem to dial into the panel. You will need to program the panels phone number, which can be done when you are creating your account, or by right-clicking on the account from the main screen and selecting properties.

IP (T-Link)

By selecting IP, you will be connecting to the account using a network connection through the TL-250 module. You need to provide the IP address of the T-Link you will be connecting to. This can be done when you are creating your account or by going into the account properties.

You will also need to make sure all the appropriate ports for the communication are open.

*If you are unsure how to open the ports, contact your network administrator

SMS (GS2060 or TL260GS)

TL Network (TL260)

Connecting to the Panel

First you must choose the desired communications operation (Global upload, Global Download, Communicate Tags, etc).