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WRC-4 Web Based Remote Control
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
Web Interface
The WRC-4 firmware supports an HTTP (Web) interface on TCP port 80 and is user
programmable. The default page contains a Java applet used to monitor and control
the WRC-4.
Information you’ll need to know
1 - An available Static IP address to assign to the WRC-4 if required.
2 - Your network’s gateway address.
3 - The network’s subnet mask.
4 - The IP address of the email server that supports the address to which the
WRC-4 sends email alerts.
5 - The SMTP port used by your email server (usually 25).
6 - Up to four email addresses to which you want to send alarms.
The WRC-4’s RJ-45 (iNet) is normally attached to a DSL/Cable router, Ethernet hub
or switch. The supplied “Device Installer” software should be used to configure the
IP address of your WRC-4. The “Device Installer” software is also available on our
web site, www.broadcasttools.com, under WRC-4 or under downloads.
1 - Install the “Device Installer” software on the PC used for the WRC-4 setup.
2 - Connect the supplied straight-through CAT 5 cable to the RJ-45 connector on
the WRC-4 labeled iNet and the other end to your hub or switch. NOTE: If
you are attaching the WRC-4 directly to your computer, you MUST use a
XOVER CAT 5 cable.
3 - Connect the supplied 9 VDC power supply to the WRC-4’s power jack. Verify
that the power LED and left “LINK” LED above the RJ-45 is lit.
4 - Start the “Device Installer” software.
a - Click on “SEARCH”
b - When the WRC-4 is found, click on the listed device. If more than one
WRC-4 is found, refer to the MAC address label attached to the WRC-4 RJ-
45 case and click on the desired WRC-4, which should be highlighted.
c - Click on the “ASSIGN IP” button, then follow the instructions for setting a
static IP address, along with the subnet and gateway, if applicable.
d - After the WRC-4 has rebooted, click the “SEARCH” button, the configured
WRC-4 should be listed.
NOTE: You may have to click the search button more than once after
the reboot.
5 - If you are behind a firewall or router, you will need to port forward not only
port 80, but also ports 3001 and 3002 and set the SUN Java to direct.
NOTE: To set up port forwarding, refer to the manual supplied with the fire-
wall or router.
CAUTION!
Installation of the
WRC-4 in high RF
environments should be
performed with care.
Shielded cable is sug-
gested for all control
connections. All
shields should be tied
to the “CHASSIS
GROUND” terminal.
The station ground
should be connected to
the chassis ground
screw located behind
J4 as viewed from the
rear. For lightning
protection devices,
check out
www.polyphaser.com
and www.itwlinx.com.
Assigning an IP address
already in use by another
device may cause prob-
lems with your network!
NOTE:
DHCP and Auto IP are
enabled with the IP
Address set at 0.0.0.0
by default. If you are
not familiar with
Ethernet enabled
equipment, it may be
useful to contact your
IT department or net-
work administrator.
