Main Settings - Edge Controller

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This article describes how to configure a Turbine device as an Edge Controller.

You can do all configuration of your devices from the Edge Controller. There is no need to log on to each device The Edge Controller must be a Turbine device. Turbine video station TCIV or INCA Station cannot be used as an Edge Controller The Edge Controller should always use a Static IP Address, not obtain IP address from a DHCP server

• Logging on to the device you will use as the Edge Controller
• Select Main > Main Settings to access the page for configuring Mode of operation and Network Settings.

Setting the Edge Controller

Mode: Select the mode Edge Controller

Product Model And Accessory: Depending on the type of Turbine hardware, there are different Product models and accessories to choose from. Find your model here: Turbine Station Models

IP Settings:

• Static IP – The Edge Controller must be assigned a Static IP address. Enter values for:
  • IP-address
  • Subnet-mask
  • Gateway: The controller should have a valid Default Gateway address defined.
  • DNS Server 1: (option for network administration)
  • DNS Server 2: (option for network administration)
  • Hostname: (option for network administration)

• Disable Reset to Factory default settings using frontboard and I/O : If enabled, factory reset will only be possible from StationWeb. This is disabled by default.
• Read IP Address: When enabled an unregistered station will speak its IP address when the call button is pressed. "Read IP Address" is default enabled.
• Enable RSTP (for Industrial & Ex stations): Check the Enable RSTP box to enable Rapid Speanning Tree Protocol RSTP. RSTP is only required when using redundant networking
• Ethernet Speed 10 Mbits/s: Enable in some rare cases where it is not convenient to use 100 MBit/s Ethernet speed. Default Ethernet speed is 100 Mbit/s unless switch is configured to 10 Mbit/s.

Click Save to apply the new configuration settings.