Sep 13, 2022
This document outlines the steps required to program an LP series controller, (LP-1501/LP-1502/LP-2500), to obtain an IP address via Public DHCP (assigned by standard DHCP server) or Static (manually assigned).
Configuring an LP Controller for A Static IP Address
Hardware Setup
- On the LP controller set S1 - Configuration DIP Switch DIP 2 ON
- On the LP-controller set S1 - Configuration DIP Switch DIPs 1, 3 & 4 OFF
- Apply power to the LP controller
- Manually configure a computer to 192.168.0.100
- Using a straight through cable, connect computer to same switch as the LP controller
- Open a web browser and go to 192.168.0.251
- On the LP controller set S1 - Configuration DIP Switch DIP 1 ON
- Click Click Here to Login
- Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
- Enter a Username of admin
- Enter a Password of password
- Click Network from the left hand menu
- Select Use Static IP configuration:
- IP Address: <Set accordingly>
- Subnet Mask: <Set accordingly>
- Default Gateway: <Set accordingly>
- Click OK
- Click Apply Setting from the left hand menu
- Click Apply, Reboot button
- Wait 60 seconds for LP controller to reboot
- Remove power from the LP controller
- Set all S1 - Configuration DIP Switch DIPs OFF
- Apply power to the LP controller
Software Setup
- Run Access It!
- Create a new Channel
- Settings Tab
- Channel Enabled: X
- Protocol Type: SCP
- Channel Type: IP Server
- Settings Tab
- Create a new SCP
- General Tab
- Model: <Set accordingly>
- Device Installed: X
- SCP Time Zone: <Set accordingly>
- Initialization String: <Leave blank>
- Address: 0
- Comm Tab
- Channel: <Set to the newly created channel>
- IP Address: <Set accordingly>
- Port Number: 3001
- Encryption Settings: None
- General Tab
Configuring an LP Controller for DHCP (obtain IP address automatically)
Hardware Setup
- Apply power to the LP controller
- Make note of the MAC address located on the side of the LP controller RJ45 jack
Software Setup
- Run Access It! Universal
- Create a new Channel
- Settings Tab
- Channel Enabled: X
- Protocol Type: SCP
- Channel Type: IP Server
- Settings Tab
- Create a new SCP
- General Tab
- Model: <Set accordingly>
- Device Installed: X
- SCP Time Zone: <Set accordingly>
- Initialization String: <Leave blank>
- Address: 0
- Comm Tab
- Channel: <Set to the newly created channel>
- IP Address: <MACxxxxxxxxxxxx>
If the MAC address of the LP controller was 00-0F-E5-00-03-4B then the IP Address field must be entered as the Host Name of MAC000FE500034B. If unable to resolve the Host Name to an IP Address, contact your local network administrator. - Port Number: 3001
- Encryption Settings: None
- General Tab