Quick setup guide for Smart Server.

 

Setting the Ethernet IP address.

The Smart Server is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.1.200. Unless you have any operational need to change the Smart Server IP address, we would suggest you leave it at its default setting.

 

• Connect the Smart Server to your PC using the supplied serial cable (RJ11 to 9 way D), you do not need the Ethernet connected at this point.

• On the PC start the HyperTerminal program (Programs->Accessories->Communications)
  Enter a name for the connection ‘Smart Server’, ‘click’ [ok]
  Set ‘Connect using’ to the communications port to which the Smart Server is attached.
  Set the properties page as follows;
  Bits per second 19200
  Data bits 8
  Parity None
  Stop bits 1
  Flow Control None
  Now ‘click‘ [ok], if the Smart Server is powered you should see random messages in the terminal window.
  Power cycle the Smart Server, after this ‘press’ [Carriage Return] three times.
  The terminal will clear and the prompt ‘IP=192.168.1.200’ will be displayed, carefully enter the new IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx and then ‘press’ [Carriage Return]. The terminal will now display IP Set to xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
• Disconnect the PC and reconnect the Smart Server to the serial adaptor.
• Note the server Subnet mask parameter is fixed at 255.255.255.0 which should be suitable for all small/home networks.

 

Serial Adaptor settings.

 

• The serial adaptor parameters are factory set and should need no adjustment. The relevant parameters are listed
  AUTO = 0 {do not detect connection using CONN setting}
  BAUD = 1 {set to 19k2 Baud}
  CONN = 2 {not a MODEM, straight connection}

 

Setting to work.

 

• Ethernet
  Connect the Smart Server to the network, the green lamp on the top face of the Smart Server Ethernet connector (RJ45) should be ‘on’ permanently, if the network connection is active.
  The yellow lamp on the left of the connector will flash to indicate activity on the network.
  Using Microsoft Internet Explorer it should now be possible to browse the Smart Server, enter its IP number in Internet Explorer address box and ‘press’ [Carriage Return] the Smart Server home page should be displayed.
• SeaChange
  It is assumed that the SeaChange modules that comprise the control system have been commissioned at this point, and the Smart Server is connected to the serial adaptor.
  Power cycle the Smart Server, after a short delay the serial adaptor ‘Tx/Rx’ lamp should be seen to flicker, as the system is interrogated. After a few minutes this lamp should be seen to pulse approximately every 5 seconds, indicating the attached SeaChange system has be learnt.
  Now with Internet Explorer call up the Smart Server home page, and ‘click’ the [continue] button to browse the control system.

 

 

• Setting the real time clock
  In the top right corner of the Internet Explorer window locate the following icon  ‘Clicking’ on this will take you to the Smart Server setup page.
  Enter the correct time and date and then ‘press’ the [Set Time/Date] button. This process causes the server to restart, to display the new values ‘click’ on the refresh icon.
• Email Alarms.
  To enable reporting of alarms via Email ‘click’ the [Advanced setup] button on the bottom of the setup page.
  Enter the ‘Send alarms to field’ i.e. recipient@somewhere.com, if the field is not blank the Smart Server will attempt to report alarms via email.
  The ‘Alarms from’ field should be the name of the sending mail account.
  WWW Gateway should be set to the IP address of the network Internet connection point (ZyXEL Router).
  Mail Port number should be left as 25, unless advised otherwise.
  Final enter the ‘Location of SMTP server’, this is your account mail server IP address, and your service provider should be able to provide you with this information.
  Do NOT forget to ‘press’ the [Save setup] button, or your changes will be lost.

 

Customizing your Smart Server

Having completed the above the Smart Server is now fully configured all that remains is to customize the pages to suit your property, not every one will know Zone 1 is the living room.           

 

• Change the page title.
  Every page has a common heading which represents the name of the property, by default this is ‘SmartKontrols Smart Server’.
  To change this name ‘click’ the setup icon half way down the page is the ‘location name’ field, enter the property name here, now ‘press’ [Save setup] button at the bottom of the page.
• Changing device names.
  In the middle of the setup page (remember ‘click ’  from any page ) ‘press’ [Change device name & grouping] button.
  Using the drop down menu at the top of the page select the device you wish to change the name of, the page will refresh with the current details for that device.
  The ‘Name’ field will show the devices current name, enter the actual room name, to save your changes ‘press’ the [Save changes] button.
  Repeat this process for other devices.
  Notice you can also specify how the areas are associated with each other and have IP based cameras, images or web pages link to specific devices, this will be covered in advanced customization later.

 

Quick setup guide for ZyXEL Router

 

The ZyXEL router/hub is used to connect your Smart Server to the outside world via connection to a Internet Service Provider, or direct dialup via Windows networking. The later is more preferable in many cases as the degree of security is increased many fold, as your home is not directly connected to the Internet.

 

• Connect the ZyXEL to your PC using the supplied serial cable; you do not need to have the Ethernet connected at this point.
  On the PC start the HyperTerminal program (Programs->Accessories->Communications)
  Enter a name for the connection ‘zyxel’, ‘click’ [ok]
  Set ‘Connect using’ to the communications port to which the ZyXEL unit is attached.
  Set the properties page as follows;
  Bits per second 9600
  Data bits 8
  Parity None
  Stop bits 1
  Flow Control Hardware
  Now ‘click‘ [ok], and ‘press’ [Carriage Return] if the ZyXEL unit is powered you should see the password prompt in the terminal window.
  The default password is ‘1234’, enter the password and ‘press’ [Carriage Return], the main menu should now appear.
  
  To select Menu 1, General Setup Enter 1 [Carriage Return].
  Complete the following fields.
  System Name {we would suggest the property name}, use the [TAB],[Carriage Return] or [Arrow Keys] to move between fields.
  Location {Building location}
  Contact Persons Name {Your name}
  
  Select Menu 2, Modem Setup.
  Complete the following fields.
  Modem Name {any short name}
  Active {Yes}
  Direction {Outgoing if this not a dedicated line, else it will answer all your voice calls}
  Phone Number {Number of the line}
  
  Select Menu 3 followed by sub menu 2 TCP/IP and DHCP setup.
  DHCP:
  If the only the Smart Server is connected to the ZyXEL then the DHCP server can be set to None. If you set the DHCP active i.e. server it is assumed the user has the IT knowledge to set the configuration.
  TCP/IP:
  IP Address {address of ZyXEL leave as default or adjust to suite your network configuration}
  IP Subnet Mask {255.255.255.0}
  Leave other items as default setup.
  
  Select Menu 4, Internet Access Setup
  ISP’s Name {Provider name}
  Pri Phone # {Dial up Account number}
  Sec Phone # {Typically leave blank}
  My Login {ISP Account login i.e. me.provider.co.uk}
  My Password {ISP Password}
  Single User Account {YES}
  Leave other items at default settings. On exiting this menu you will be given the opportunity to test the connection if you wish.
  
  Select Menu 15, SUA Server Setup
  Entry 1 Default set the IP Address field to that of the Smart Server {i.e. 192.168.1.200}
  
  Your ZyXEL Router hub is now configured.
  
  This last section is optional but allows for dialup connection via Windows Dialup Networking.
  Select Menu 14
  Enter Menu selection number {1}
  User Name {Your Name}
  Active {YES}
  Password {Password}
  Callback {No – Unless you want this line to collect call charges, with this set to NO leave all other options as default}
  You must also section the Modem direction to ‘Both’ or ‘Incoming’ under Menu 2 – Modem setup.

 

• If the Remote PC is configured with a fixed IP, compatible with the local Network you can omit the next step, however If the Remote PC is configured for dynamic server assigned IP operation you must make the following changes at the ZyXel router.
  Select Menu 13
  Set IP Pool = 192.168.1.50
  Note the IP address shown above is an example only and will depend on your Network configuration, however it is suitable for use with the ZyXel router and Smart Server in default configurations.