11 communicating via the intranet or internet – Alpha Technologies Micro, Micro XL, Micro XL3 UPS User Manual

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CAUTION!

To successfully complete this procedure, you should have a working knowledge of

network protocols and how to configure them. Consult your network administrator for

details.
If multiple UPS’s are installed on the same network, configure each unit’s IP address

before the installation. Each UPS on the network MUST have its own unique IP address

See "Communications, Configure TCP/IP".

6.11 Communicating Via The Intranet or Internet

If the Alpha Micro is equipped with the optional, factory-installed communication module, then the internet or a

company intranet can be used to communicate with the Alpha Micro In addition, the Alpha Micro can be moni-

tored and controlled via a web browser or with SNMP protocols.

6.11.1 Installation and Set Up

The following tools and materials are needed:
• Computer with network card and web browser.
• Cross over cable or hub.
• The UPS’s: Final IP Address and Subnet Mask and if needed the Default Gateway and the DNS Server ad-

dresses.

6.11.2 Procedure

1. Connect the Alpha Micro to the computer with either the cross over cable or a hub.

2. Switch on the computer.

3. Configure the network card to talk to the communication module. The module’s default address is

http://192.168.0.90.

4. Type the IP address into the browser and press ENTER. The input and output screen appears. See “UPS

Monitoring”.

5. Go to the communications screen, “Configure TCP/IP”, and configure the TCP/IP properties according to

your network’s requirements. Push the Apply Settings button. The screen will prompt for the password. The

factory default password is 1111.

6. Connect the Alpha Micro to the configured network according to your new properties.

7. Access the Alpha Micro according to the new network properties.

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