How to
Connecting and Acquiring a Static IP Address
You connect to the network and acquire an IP address so that you can communicate with the devices on that network. Most network connections used with the Commission mobile application assign an IP address to your mobile device using DHCP, which is a type of automatic addressing. However, certain Ethernet or WiFi networks may require you to use a static IP address. Consult with the network administrator to determine if a static IP address is required.
Before setting a static IP address, you must know the following information:
IP address
Gateway
Subnet mask (or network prefix length)
DNS 1 address (may be optional)
DNS 2 address (optional)
If you do not have this information, consult with the network administrator.
You can choose from several different options to connect the Commission mobile application to one or more BACnet/IP controllers.
Connect by Wire
You can use a CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable to connect a Windows laptop computer running the Commission mobile application to one or more BACnet/IP controllers, using either of two methods:
A direct connection to a free Ethernet port on a controller
A connection to an Ethernet switch to which one or more controllers are also connected
When connecting the Commission mobile application laptop computer to one or more BACnet/IP controllers by wire, you must use one of three methods of IP addressing:
Include a DHCP server to assign dynamic addresses to the controllers.
Where a DHCP server is not included, use AutoIP to assign dynamic addresses to the controllers.
Where a DHCP server is not included, assign static addresses to the controllers.
You do not need to know the IP address of the Commission mobile application because it is not required for BACnet device discovery. For more information, see BACnet Device Discovery .
When the BACnet/IP controller's Ethernet port 2 is not used by the controller network, you can connect the Commission mobile application using that port without disruption or additional hardware. When the BACnet/IP controller's Ethernet port 2 is used by the controller network (for example, in a daisy-chain or RSTP network topology), you can add a temporary switch or hub to ensure that connectivity is maintained while the Commission mobile application is in operation.
If Ethernet port 2 will not be used, you can disable this port for network security purposes by configuring the Ethernet port 2 property on the Basic tab of the BACnet/IP controller. For more information, see BACnet/IP Controller Settings Properties – Basic Tab .
Wired direct connection using an Ethernet port on the controller
Wired connection using an Ethernet switch
For more information, see Connecting to Single BACnet/IP Controller by Wire .
Wired network connection using an Ethernet port on a controller
Wired network connection using an Ethernet switch
For more information, see Connecting to Network of BACnet/IP Controllers by Wire .
Connect Wirelessly
Connect the Commission mobile application wirelessly to a BACnet/IP controller network, using a WiFi router or a wireless access point.
In many cases it is possible to set up a temporary WiFi network, using a WiFi router that contains a DHCP server. The DHCP server provides IP addresses to the BACnet/IP controllers and the Commission mobile application. The router you choose must have a configurable IP address range.
WiFi connection using a WiFi router
For more information, see Connecting to Network of BACnet/IP Controllers through WiFi Router .
You can also connect the Commission mobile application to the controller network using a wireless access point. The access point must be networked with a DHCP server, which serves up the IP address. Typically the access point is connected to Port 2 of the AS-P, which is configured for dual IP.
WiFi connection using a wireless access point
For more information, see Connecting to Network of BACnet/IP Controllers through a Wireless Access Point .
On the mobile device, open the Settings view.
Select Network & Internet .
Touch and hold the network you want to modify.
Scroll down and then select Advanced options .
Select IP Settings and then select Static .
Enter the values for the network settings.
Select SAVE .
On the mobile device, tap Settings .
Select Wi-Fi .
Select the Information button
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Select Configure-IP .
Select Manual and then enter the values for the network settings.
Close Settings .
Select the Start Menu button.
Open Control Panel .
Select Network and Sharing Center .
Select Change Adapter Settings .
Select the interface for which you are setting the address, select the interface, and then select Properties .
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and then select Properties .
Select the Use the following IP address radio button and then enter the values.
Select OK .
You have set an IP address for the Commission mobile application mobile device and connected to the network. You can now perform tasks on BACnet/IP controllers as needed.
Connection and Architecture Options