m1XEP setup problems

[apostolakisl]

When you said you changed some settings, was one of them to turn off dhcp and use a static address? Things with static addresses won't show up on your router table.

 

[nov0798]

Hmm, my staic address on my XEP shows up on my routers table!

 

[nosyt]

When you said you changed some settings, was one of them to turn off dhcp and use a static address? Things with static addresses won't show up on your router table.

The settings I changed were in the ElkRP software. I deleted some wired zones, changed the name and house address ( I started with the "Elk Typical Wireless") I haven't tried giving the XEP a static address. It stopped showing up anywhere on my network.

Thanks for sticking with me through this guys!

 

[nosyt]

Is there any way to restore the XEP? I guess it doesn't have a reset button like a router.

 

[apostolakisl]

Hmmmm, It should not have asked to reboot the xep unless you changed xep settings, like IP address, email settings, etc.

There is a way to jumper the xep to force it to a static address. Check the manaul. You will then need to use a crossover cat5 wire to connect your computer directly to the xep. Then assign your computer a static address in the same subnet. Alternatively, you can change the subnet on your router.

It might not be a bad idea to use the crossover wire becuase it will take out the variables of your home network and be a direct shot. Again, be sure that your computer is not putting up any firewalls or antivirus stuff.

I don't thinkg there is a way to "factory default" the xep.

 

[nosyt]

UPDATE: I followed the instructions to force the XEP back to DHCP mode and I finally see it in my DHCP client list! I'm connected again! My kepad still says "output 2 trouble"

Is output 2 the siren connection? All I have is a speaker hooked up to "Out 1" on my main board.

Thanks so much for all the great help!

 

[apostolakisl]

Hmm, my staic address on my XEP shows up on my routers table!

You must have a fancier router than I do. The only table mine has is a dhcp table. I can pull up the log and see if any traffic has come from any other addresses but there is no table.

 

[apostolakisl]

UPDATE: I followed the instructions to force the XEP back to DHCP mode and I finally see it in my DHCP client list! I'm connected again! My kepad still says "output 2 trouble"

Is output 2 the siren connection? All I have is a speaker hooked up to "Out 1" on my main board.

Thanks so much for all the great help!

Yes. It expects that you should have a siren and warns you (so someone can't cut the wire)

So you must have changed it to static. That is why it would ask to reboot. I would set the xep a static address but you need to make sure to take note of what the address is. If you don't give it a static address, the possibility exists that it could get reassigned. This is especially important if you plan on using port forwards to access you system from outside of your LAN.

 

[kdub]

UPDATE: I followed the instructions to force the XEP back to DHCP mode and I finally see it in my DHCP client list! I'm connected again! My kepad still says "output 2 trouble"

Is output 2 the siren connection? All I have is a speaker hooked up to "Out 1" on my main board.

Thanks so much for all the great help!

You'll need to install a resistor across output 2 to get rid of this warning.

 

[nosyt]

Once again, thanks to everyone for all the help! My system is half way there! It's so great to know I'm not alone over here!

 

[apostolakisl]

UPDATE: I followed the instructions to force the XEP back to DHCP mode and I finally see it in my DHCP client list! I'm connected again! My kepad still says "output 2 trouble"

Is output 2 the siren connection? All I have is a speaker hooked up to "Out 1" on my main board.

Thanks so much for all the great help!

You'll need to install a resistor across output 2 to get rid of this warning.

Or, let's not get too crazy here, a siren.