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How to Configure Legacy XP-GT or XP-GTR Controllers Using Network Connection

How to Configure Legacy XP-GT or XP-GTR Controllers Using Network Connection

Dec 31, 2020

Problem (Issue) Statement:

How to configure legacy XP-GT or XP-GTR controllers using network connection

Description:

XP-GT3200 / XP-GTR1200 controllers can connect to the Server PC running the xPortal software via network connections. This article will guide users on how to configure legacy XP-GT or XP-GTR controllers using network connection.

Related Software:

  • xPortal2005

  • xPortal2007

  • xPortal3000

  • xPortalNet

Related Hardware:

  • XP-GT1200L

  • XP-GT3200L

  • XP-GT1200LABX

  • XP-GT3200LABX

  • XP-GT3200LE

  • XP-GT3200LCPX

  • XP-GT500LE

System Application:

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Symptom and Finding:

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Cause:

For first time guide on how to configure legacy XP-GT or XP-GTR controllers using network connection.

Solution:

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Step-by-step Guide:

  • To pre-configure the network connection:

Step 1: Please perform the pre-configuration step for the network connection.

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Pre-configure Network Connection for IP Controllers for the complete pre-configuration procedures.

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  • To configure the controller's network settings:

Step 1: Users have to first identify the Server PC's IP address. Open Windows Command Prompt, type "ipconfig", and press Enter. Note down the IPv4 Address.


Figure 1: Checking the Server PC's IP Address



Step 2: At the controller, enter Programming Menu

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Enter into Programming Menu for Legacy XP-GT or XP-GTR Controllers for the complete steps on how to enter into Programming Menu.

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Step 3: Press 1 for System Menu > 7 for Network Settings. Follow the steps as highlighted in the following table.

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Step 4: Press the X key to return to the System Menu. Users will then be prompted to confirm saving the changes before exiting in the following window. Press the "

" key to save the changes.

Figure 2: Save Changes Window

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Step 5: Power off and re-power on the controller again to reset the controller in order for the changes to take effect.

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  • To configure settings for Connection, Controller and Door:

Step 1: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > Connection Setup > Add. The Add Connection window will be shown. Configure the settings as shown in the screenshot. Click OK to save the changes.

 
Figure 3: Add Connection Window

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Step 2: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Controller > Add. The Add Controller window will be shown. Configure the settings as shown in the screenshot. Click OK to save the changes.


Figure 4: Add Controller Window

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Step 3: Go to xPortalNet Server > Server Admin > System Device Setup > Door > Add. The Add Door window will be shown. Configure the settings as shown in the screenshot. Click OK to save the changes.


Figure 4: Add Door Window

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Step 4: The newly added controller and door should have the status of "Up" in the Device List window.


Figure 5: Controller Shown as Up in the Controller Tab of Device List

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Figure 6: Door Shown as Up in the Door Tab of Device List

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Step 5: Users are advised to send the door settings to the controller. Go to xPortalNet Client > Device Comm > Send Door Settings > Select Controller > Send All Settings.

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Step 6: At the controller's LCD screen, ensure that the PC icon at the top right corner is blinking, indicating that the controller successfully established communication with the Server PC.


Figure 7: PC Icon at Top Right Corner of Controller's LCD Screen

Common Issues:

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Porting Date:

2/4/2019

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