Niagara Networking and Connectivity Guide PDF

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The Niagara Networking and Connectivity Guide is intended to help you connect Niagara hosts to Ethernet networks using IP; each other, directly through modems; or an ISP for connectivity to other hosts. Included are procedures for getting started, station engineering considerations, reference information on networking and IP addressing, troubleshooting tips, and information on network security with Niagara hosts.

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TAC IA Series

Table of Contents: Niagara Networking and Connectivity Guide

Understanding Networking and IP Addressing – 1-1

Introduction to Networking – 1-1

Networking Using IP – 1-16

Niagara Considerations – 1-32

Configuration and Troubleshooting Tools – 2-1

Niagara Configuration Tools – 2-1

Connectivity Troubleshooting Utilities – 2-19

Connecting on a LAN – 3-1

Niagara Considerations – 3-1

Connecting an Engineering PC – 3-6

Connecting a New JACE Controller – 3-9

Troubleshooting Connectivity to an Existing JACE Controller – 3-14

Using DHCP – 3-23

Connecting With Direct Dial – 4-1

Niagara Considerations – 4-1

Configuring Direct Dial on the JACE-4/5 – 4-7

Configuring Direct Dial on the JACE-NP – 4-17

Configuring Direct Dial on an Engineering PC – 4-25

Using Direct Dial – 4-32

Connecting to an ISP – 5-1

Niagara Considerations – 5-1

Configuring Captive ISP on the JACE-4/5 – 5-8

Configuring DDNS on the JACE-4/5 – 5-22

Connecting Windows-based Hosts via Telephone Model – 5-26

Connecting via Cable or DSL Modem – 5-27

Using Security Technologies – 6-1

Security Considerations – 6-1

Using a Firewall or Proxy Device – 6-4

Default Niagara Port Numbers – 6-7

Impact of Changing Default Niagara Ports – 6-18

Using a Virtual Private Network – 6-23

Excerpts

Networking using IP

“Firewalls are often implemented to provide users access to and from a secure network via the Internet as well as to separate a company’s public Web server from its internal network.” – Page 1-29

Niagara Considerations

“JACE-401: Controller used to integrate legacy, BACnet, and direct I/O devices.” – Page 1-32

Niagara Configurations Tools

“For a new JACE-NP, use the initial user name for the administrator account and use the initial password. These are listed on the packing slip which accompanies the unit. For many JACEs the initial user name is tridium and the initial password is niagara.” – Page 2-4

Default Niagara Port Numbers

“As referenced in Table 6-1, the Admin Tool connects to a Niagara host on port 3011 for most administration functions. This port is also used by browser users to access station administration pages.” – Page 6-12