Mx Controller Configuration Values

The configuration field values for the Mx controller appear on the wizard configuration value screen like this example:

The fields on this screen include:

Parent controller

If this controller is connected to a master controller, select the available master controllers from the existing MX controllers. This establishes the position of the controller being configured in the current ICPAM controller hierarchy.

Panel address

Select a unique address for this controller.

Each controller on this default gateway must be assigned a unique number.

IP address

Enter the IP address of the MX controller on this network.

Each MX controller is assigned a separate IP address. If you are unsure of the controller's assigned address, either consult your IT department or use the discovery procedure.

MAC address

Enter the MAC address of this controller.

The MAC address is printed on a sticker inside the Mx cabinet.

IP port

Enter the address of the port on the ICPAM server to which this MX controller is connected. The default value is 10001.

Subnet mask

Enter the address for the subnet to which this controller belongs.

Default gateway

Enter the address of the default gateway to which this controller belongs.

Retry

Enter the number of retries allowed when attempting to connect to this controller. Once this number is reached, any additional attempt is rejected for a specified amount of time.

The default number is 3 retries.

Calendar

From the drop-down list, select the calendar to which this controller applies.

Time zone

From the drop-down list, select the time zone in which this controller resides.

Secure Connection

(Optional) User can select as Secure or Non-Secure.

Discover Mx Information

Check this box to enable the Discover button and begin the discovery process.

Leave this box unchecked to enter the configuration values manually.

Mx info

This box is only activated if the 'Discover MX Information' box is checked.

If this box is active, click Discover to begin the discovery process.

If there is more than one undiscovered MX controller connected to system, you are prompted to select the name of the controller you need to discover.