Configuring Intercoms

•Assign IP automatically with DHCP - This option determines how the Intercom’s IP address is assigned. The Intercom IP address information can be assigned as a Static IP address or can be dynamically assigned if your network has a DHCP server.

To use DHCP, check the box Assign IP automatically with DHCP.

Your system MUST have DHCP assignment capability if you choose to use this option. If you are unsure do NOT use DHCP.

To assign a Static IP address, uncheck the box Assign IP automatically with DHCP and fill in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. The Port field does not have to be filled out.

•Location Name - Assign a descriptive text name that uniquely identifies the Intercom. This name will display in the main TalkMaster screen.

•Assign this PC address as client’s server - This option determines the TalkMaster IP address that the Intercom will connect to.

Check Assign this PC address as the client’s server to have the Intercom connect to this PC.

To specify a different TalkMaster console, uncheck the box and fill in the IP address and Port.

•List when Offline - forces TalkMaster to remember this intercom and to list it on the Intercom View and/or Custom View whether it is connected or not. This option can also be toggled by right clicking on Intercoms in the Intercom View / Customer View tabs. The List when Offline/Do NOT list when Offline option only appears when TalkMaster’s Admin menu has been enabled. Refer to Managed Intercoms for more information

•Apply - This option will save your settings to the selected intercom. After applying changes to an intercom, the unit will be reset and will be unavailable for 10-15 seconds

•Cancel - This option cancels changes that have not been Applied

•Exit - This option closes the Intercom Configuration Tool screen and returns to the main screen after you have completed configuring all intercoms.

This PC is: XXXXXXXX - This option allows you to change the default Port number TalkMaster™ uses to listen for Intercom connections on. If you change this setting, it will be reflected in the Assign this PC address as client’s server. Intercoms must be configured to connect to TalkMaster on this port.

Search - will re-search the local area network for all Aiphone IP Intercoms so you can verify all of your changes. Please note, that if you Apply changes to an intercom, the unit will be unavailable for 10 -15 seconds. If an intercom does not appear in the list, try searching a second time.