Do not port forward the non-secure port to outside the local network. If the non-secure port will not be used it should be disabled in the M1XEP setup (refer to section 1.7 of the configuration and setup). ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 2...
APPLICATION: The ELK-M1XEP is an Ethernet Device Server with a RS-232 Serial Port Interface. It may be used to connect a Control in the M1 Family to an Ethernet network using TCP-IP protocol. It features a secure embedded web server with a user interface built on a Java applet, email event notification, and FIPS compliant encryption algorithms for security sensi- tive environments.
Refer to the Notes on Router with Built-In Router Setup located on page 14. Dynamic DNS Support Technical support from Elk Products, Inc. is limited to the setup and connection of the M1XEP inside the local network. M1XEP Local Area Network...
This requires a standard network 8-pin RJ45 terminated patch cable (not included). d. The 5-pin connector along the side of the M1XEP is provided for future use. An ELK-WO35A cable is required (not supplied) to connect to it. DO NOT CONNECT anything to this connector at this time.
M1XEP will default to its last static IP address, which is set from the factory to 192.168.0.251. To force the DHCP/IP address settings to known values, please refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual on page 25. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 6...
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Values between 1024 and 49151 are valid. The recommended (default) port is 2601. If you intend to access the Control through the Internet, this port should be mapped (port forwarded) to outside the local network via a router. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 7...
This code is not optional. The correct entry for this field can be any valid User Code within the M1/EZ8 control. ELK strongly recommends the entry of at least one Username and Password on this screen as it helps protect against unauthorized access to the Web Browser and M1/EZ8. Third party software developers wishing to connect to the M1XEP secure port should always use the Username and Password Feature.
This email is sent to "Mom" at the office to let her know Little Suzy got home okay. WHENEVER Smith Home (Area 1) STATE BECOMES DISARMED AND LAST USER WAS Suzy Smith (User 3) THEN SEND EMAIL MESSAGE 1 TO mom@office.job (Email 1) ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 9...
3. In the "Report the following to this number" box, check all the events that should be reported to the Central Station through the M1XEP. 4. Place a checkmark in the checkbox beside each area that will make reports to this Central Station. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 10...
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Internet Monitoring requires support from the Central Station. Special hardware and software is required to allow the Central Station to receive alarm codes via the Internet. If you are unsure if Internet Monitoring is supported or need further information, please contact the Central Station. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 11...
This is to notify you that your custom URL will not work until the update is successful. To enable this feature, enter the email address in the next box. You must also fill in the necessary information on the Email tab (see Email Notification Setup on page 9). ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 12...
Sunrise/Sunset settings in ElkRP’s Automation menu. If you change it there, you will need to SEND the M1XEP setup to the control afterward. SEND the setup to the control, then click the Test button to verify it works. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 13...
The following table contains additional ports used by the M1XEP. These ports should not be opened (port forwarded) outside the local network. Port Protocol 2362 The M1XEP listens on this port to respond to a "FIND" Command. 2101 Plain text communications port. Configurable by installer. 2101 is default. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 14...
5. Make sure that the serial number is correct and the "RP Access Code" is set to the correct value programmed into the control (default=246801). From the Connection menu choose the "Network" method. 6. If everything is setup properly ElkRP should now connect to the Control through the M1XEP. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 15...
The M1XEP bootloader may also need to be updated periodically. The bootloader update is done using the steps outlined above. The bootloader update files are downloaded from the M1 Dealer Site along with a corresponding firmware update. Update the bootloader first and then update the firmware. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 16...
If connecting to the "Virtual Keypad" from the Internet, <ip address> represents the IP address for the entire local network. c. If a DDNS service is being used, simply enter the registered URL in the address line of the web browser. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 17...
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"Always trust content from this publisher" option. 5. Next, the "Please Wait" screen will appear. This will disappear once a secure SSL 128 bit encrypted connection has been established. This may take several seconds. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 18...
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Area AND that has a programmed name will be displayed, even if the keypad does not physically exist. Hovering the cursor over the F-keys causes their programmed identity (name) to be displayed. Clicking an F-key performs the function(s) programmed in the Keypad setup and/or the Whenever/And/Then rules engine. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 19...
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Next> will illuminate along the bottom of the screen. Click on Next> to see additional lights or <Prev to back up to the previous group of lights. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 20...
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10. The Climate screen also has radio buttons along the top edge for switching between screens for Keypads and Temperature Probes. These screens also populate themselves with names and temperatures of devices which are programmed into the Control. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 21...
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The 'Send' button must be clicked to perform the desired command. Outputs printed in Red type are currently On. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 22...
Time Server – A computer on the Internet that responds with standard universal time information to time requests. NTP (Network Time Protocol) - The protocol for requesting and receiving the current time from a time server. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 23...
Menu 9-Installation Programming, Sub-Menu 7-Global System Definitions. Global options G36, G37, G38, G39,and G40 should be set to Yes. Verify that Area and Keypad names do not begin with a space Clear the Java Console Cache. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 24...
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3. If the blink indicates the wrong mode, power the unit down and back up to force it to the opposite setting. 4. When the green LED indicates that the M1XEP is at the desired setting, remove the shorting jumper from JP2 and allow the M1XEP to continue booting up. This may take another minute. ELK-M1XEP Installation Manual Page 25...
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