Updating Firmware

Configuring Intercoms

MUST have DHCP assignment capability if you choose to use this option. If you are unsure do NOT use DHCP. To assign an IP address, uncheck the box Assign IP automatically with DHCP and fill in the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway. You do not have to fill out the Port.

•Location Name - the unique name you assign to this Intercom

•Assign this PC address as client’s server - This is automatically unchecked so you can enter the IP address and Port number of the Server-Peer.

•List when Offline - This option does not apply to Direct Mode

•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

Search - You can re-search for Intercoms to 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.

The configured intercoms will look something like this:

If you need to change other options on the intercoms, make sure that you check menu View Advanced. Refer to Advanced Configuration for details.

Exit - This option closes the Intercom Configuration Tool screen

The Server-Peer will play a short beep and the Active and Link lights will turn solid on both intercoms indicating that they have made a connection.

Updating firmware should only be done under the direction of Aiphone Technical Support. Improperly flashing Intercoms can render the units inoperable.

Intercoms must have minimum firmware levels of 1.9.5.66.1-xx.x-3.68.4 to use the following features:

•Console Forwarding

•UDP Broadcast

•Fail Forward IP addresses

•Door Relay Activation time

•Location Name Stored in Intercom

Intercoms shipped with TalkMaster™ include the most current firmware. To verify the firmware level, right click on an intercom in the main TalkMaster screen and view the OS version. In the following example, v1.9.5.66.8 is the ICOM version and 3.68.4 is the NIC version.