Setting up a small system

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This page will explain how to configure and test a small Exigo system.

Step 1: IP addresse

Each device will need to be configured with an IP address and subnet which is in range of the AMC-IP card.

Table below lists IP range for a small system with one amplifier and on access panel. All subnets are set to 255.255.255.0

Device IP Dirctory number
PSC 10.1.0.21
ESC-1 10.1.0.20 013010
ENA 10.1.0.30 012010
ECPIR-3P 10.1.0.50 011010



Step 2: Primary System Controller Setup

Open up the front of the ESC1 Controller. Connect your computer to eth0.

  1. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of port npe_eth0: 169.254.1.5
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select System Configuration > Interfaces
Amc IP Interface 1.png


  • Enter the appropriate IP address (10.1.10.21) in the npe_eth1 field

Step 3: Secondary System Controller Setup

Connect your computer to eth1 (on the back of the ESC1 Controller).

To find th IP adress of the Secondary System Controller:

  • Turn the menu selection knob on the system controller to select Settings > Network to see the IP address on the display.

To configure the IP address and directory number:

  1. Open a web browser and enter IP address: 169.254.x.x
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select Station Main > Main Settings
Secondary Controller Settings 1.png


Set the following values:

  • Station Mode: Use Exigo
  • Registration Settings:
  • Primary System Controller address: 10.1.0.21 (IP address previously set for PSC)
    • Directory Number: 013010 (corresponds to the Directory Number automatically assigned to the system controller in the Exigo Management Tool)
  • IP Settings: Static IP
    • IP-address: 10.1.0.20
    • Subnet-mask: 255.255.255.0

Step 3: ENA Amplifier Setup

Connect your computer to eth1 (on the back of the ENA Amplifier).

To find th IP adress of the ENA Amplifier:

  • Turn the menu selection knob on the Amplifier to select Settings > Network to see the IP address on the display.

To configure the IP address and directory number:

  1. Open a web browser and enter IP address: 169.254.x.x
  2. Log in with username: admin and password: alphaadmin
  3. Select Station Main > Main Settings