AMX NXR-ZGW/-ZRP manual Setting up a Network

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Setting up a Network

Setting up a Network

After you have established the location of the gateway (page 9), connected it (page 10), provided power (page 10), and placed the device in either a rack(page 11) or wall installation (page 11) you can then begin configuring the NXR-ZGW and adding an NXR-ZRP and ZigBee-compatible devices to the network.

1.Confirm the NXR-ZGW is receiving power by checking the PWR LED (See “Front and Rear Components of the NXR-ZGW” on page 2.).

2.Using a PC connected to your NetLinx system, navigate to the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager (See “NXR-ZGWBrowser-based Configuration Manager Pages” on page 15.) in your preferred browser application. The default IP address for the NXR-ZGW is 192.168.1.140.

3.Go to the NetLinx setup page and configure the NXR-ZGW to communicate with the master.

4.Go to the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager PAN page (See “Personal Area Network (PAN)” on page 19.) and change the PAN ID.

5.Turn on AMX ZigBee-compatible devices one at a time, e.g., Mio R-3, Mio R-4 or NXR-ZRP. Select the correct new PAN ID.

6.For devices that do not have displays (NXR-ZRP), or not enough display to select the PAN ID to join a network, place each device one at a time near the gateway, turn one of them on, and configure it using the gateway web pages before turning on the next one. Then use the PAN pages to change the devices over to a new PAN ID.

7.This method may also be used if you do not want to go to each ZigBee compatible device to set the PAN ID; however, once each device is set, the change must be done to the gateway itself. It may be necessary to cycle power on each device for them to come online.

8.Due to the wireless nature of the ZigBee network, temporary interference (such as leaving a room or large objects passing between a remote and its gateway device) may prevent a command from reaching the NetLinx master.

If this happens while increasing volume, the master may receive the command to increase the volume but not the command to stop increasing it.

Therefore, programmers should consider setting safeguards for volume control, either established volume limits or timeouts with the NetLinx master or more interactive adjustment from the remote (i.e., direct volume control), to prevent issues with lost commands.

To maximize the user experience and prevent delays in commands being received and processed, limiting the number of "hops" between a ZigBee-enabled device and the NetLinx master to two or less is highly recommended. For more information, see both the How ZigBee works section on page 5 and the "Getting the Most From Your Mio Modero R-4" chapter in the Mio Modero R-4 remote user manual, available at www.amx.com.

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Contents NXR-ZGW/-ZRP AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Software License and Warranty Agreement Page Table of Contents Device Configuration NXR-ZGW FG5791-01 Specifications NXR-ZGW SpecificationsOverview NXA-WAP 2403A 3 dBI Antenna FG2255-20 NXR-ZRP FG5791-02 Specifications NXR-ZRP SpecificationsFront and Rear Components of the NXR-ZRP Network structure How ZigBee worksMultiple PAN ID installations Single PAN ID installationsMesh Network Arrangements Multiple PAN ID Network FCC ComplianceNXR-ZGW/-ZRP Things to Consider Before Starting InstallationLocation and Antenna Direction Determining the Power Source Connecting the NXR-ZGW to a LANConnecting Power to the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP Connecting the Optional Accessory AntennasUsing the PSN NetLinx connector for power Table top installation of the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRPRack mounting the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP NXR-ZGW/-ZRP Setting up a Network NXR-ZGW/-ZRP Summary of Gateway Settings NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager PagesSummary Checking the firmware version Determining the IP settings of the NXR-ZGWDetermining the PAN settings of the NXR-ZGW Rebooting the Configuration ManagerIP Address ConfigurationNetwork IP Settings Setting the IP AddressUser Settings Setting the DNS AddressUser Settings Setting a new username and passwordNetwork Enabling and disabling the wireless networkConnecting an NXR-ZRP to the network for the first time Personal Area Network PANConnecting a Repeater to the Gateway Setting the PAN channelDetermining the device type ConnectionsFinding a device’s EUI address Finding the device’s descriptionChecking the device link status Determining the device link qualityPAN Device Details PAN Device DetailsChanging a Connected Device description Putting a device on the Access ListRemoving a device from the Access List Locating the deviceChanging a device’s ZigBee networking information Device Firmware Allowing firmware updates to individual devicesAllowing firmware updates to all devices on a network UtilitiesConnection Log Connection LogDetermining the connection status of a device Finding the device’s Icsp numberTraffic Log Traffic LogFinding the device traffic NXR-ZGW/-ZRP Upgrading The NXR-ZGW via An IP Address Device ConfigurationBefore beginning the Upgrade process Sending Firmware to The NXR-ZGWVerifying and Upgrading the device firmware via an IP Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP SettingsSelect the device’s firmware file from the Files section FIG Using the ID Button to Change the NXR-ZGW’s Device Number NXR-ZGW/-ZRP It’s Your World Take Control
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