AMX MET-ECOM-D manual Using Zero Configuration, Bonjour Zero-Configuration Client

Using Zero Configuration

Using Zero Configuration

Overview

Metreau Entry Communicators with firmware versions of v1.00.018 (MET-ECOM) and v1.00.020 (MET-ECOM-D) or higher support using "zero-configuration" client software to quickly install multiple devices on the network.

Bonjour (Zero-Configuration) Client

You can use a zero-configuration client to determine the IP address of the Metreau Entry Communicators. There are many zero-configuration clients available. However, for the purposes of this document, we will refer to Bonjour for Windows. It is free and widely available for download.

If you don’t already have it installed on your PC, download and install Bonjour for Windows before you begin.

Connecting In a Network With a DHCP Server

By using the MET-ECOM zeroconf feature and the Bonjour for Windows plug-in utility, multiple devices can be installed and configured on the network without the need to pre-configure each device before installation.

The dealer only needs to match the serial number printed on the backside of the device or from the label on the box to the serial number that is displayed in the Bonjour browser pane.

1.Launch Internet Explorer with the Bonjour plug-in.

2.Once power is applied to the device, the BonJour plugin displays the devices as shown in FIG. 25:

FIG. 25 Internet Explorer with BonJour plug-in

3.Double-click on the desired MET-ECOM (Metreau-218001XXXnnnnnnn) to access the configuration pages of the selected device.

This requires valid login information - the browser will prompt you for User ID and Password before displaying the configuration pages for the selected device.

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