Aiphone IPW-1A manual

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    - INSTRUCTIONS - The IPW-1A offers voice-quality In tercom function over stand ard IP based networks . De signed specifically to integrate seamlessly into a new or existing LAN / WAN infrastructure , the IPW-1A syst em is capa ble of supporting hundreds of stations. Providing intercom/paging solutions to a large variety of applications including co[...]

  • Page 2

    INSTALLATION & MOUNTING Installation Instructions: 1. If the IPW-1A adaptor is not on the same LAN or network segment as the PC master statio n, ensure that the IPW-1A has been pre-programmed with the proper connection settings prior to physical adaptor installation. See the CommuniCenter Operations manual (included on CD with IPW-1A). 2. Wire [...]

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    Pg. 3 STATION SET-UP DHCP Enabled: An IP address will automatically be as signed to each IPW-1A with the defau lt ID# as 0 and Location Name left blank. Right click on each station to open the drop down box, and select Settings . This will open the Hardw are Configuratio n tool. Give each adap tor a unique ID# along with a unique Location Name . It[...]

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    Device running / normal operation: During normal operation, the Green LED will remain on while the Red LED will remain off. Pushing the reset button: Upon pressing the reset button, the Green LED and Red LED will rema in on. If the reset button is held for 10 seconds or more, th e Green LED will remain lit and the Red LED will blink, resettin g the[...]