System Sensor FAAST Networking - Manual (Page 16)

User Guide: FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology® Networking
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Remote Connection (VPN)
In many instances, it is desirable to access private network resources from a remote location. A common example is connecting to
a networked file server using a laptop when traveling. Access in this fashion makes a computer in a remote location appear as if it
were directly connected to the local network even though it is connected through the public Internet. The infrastructure that makes
this possible is called a VPN. A VPN creates a “tunnel” between the remote machine and the local network that is secured from
eavesdropping.
Because the FAAST detector can operate just like another peer on a LAN, it can also be accessed by a remote machine connected
via a VPN tunnel. Additional VPN hardware and software infrastructure is required. Contact your local IT administrator for information
on how to access your local network resources including the FAAST detector remotely.
Notes on Operation
Initialization Time
When configured for DHCP, the FAAST detector may require up to 5 minutes to register with DNS after power-up. The detector will not
be reachable via its hostname during this time.
Troubleshooting
Because IP connectivity is required for any of the other network services on the FAAST detector to operate properly, it is imperative
that TCP/IP functionality be verified prior to attempting to use the other functions. See the section titled Testing Connectivity for in-
structions on verifying the IP connection.
Note: For more help with troubleshooting TCP/IP, visit the Microsoft Support site: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314067