Enrolling the NXT module connected to the Synergis unit - Synergis Softwire 11.4

Synergis™ Softwire 11.4 Integration Guide for Keri EntraGuard Systems

Product
Synergis Softwire
Content type
Guides > Integration guides
Version
11.4
Language
English
Last updated
2024-07-17

For the Synergis™ unit to communicate with the NXT interface module, you must enroll the module in the Synergis™ Appliance Portal.

Before you begin

What you should know

  • The NXT module can be connected to either the LAN1 or LAN2 network adapter. Ask your IT department to reserve an IP address on the network adapter you choose.
  • The firewall of the Synergis unit might block the NXT modules from being created correctly.

Procedure

  1. Log on to the Synergis unit.
  2. Configure a network adapter:
    NOTE: The following example uses LAN 2.
    1. Click Configuration > Network.
    2. In the Network settings section, click LAN 2.
    3. Configure the IP address and network properties of the LAN 2 connector, and then click Save.
  3. Click Hardware.
  4. Click Add ().
    Add hardware dialog box in the Synergis Appliance Portal showing and NXT module.
  5. In the Add hardware dialog box, enter the following:
    Hardware type
    Select Keri.
    Channel
    Select the Ethernet adapter connecting your unit to the LAN where the NXT module is connected.
    IP address
    Enter the static IP address reserved by your IT department for the NXT module.
    Mac address
    Enter the MAC address of the NXT module printed on the label sticker.
    NOTE: When the NXT module is assigned an IP address, it cannot be changed unless the module is factory reset.
  6. Click Save.
    The new NXT module appears in the Hardware configuration pane.
  7. Select the newly added NXT module.
  8. In the dialog box that opens, select Has EntraGuard.
  9. (Optional) Select Make all decisions for the NXT module to make all access control decisions as if it’s operating in degraded mode (disconnected from the Synergis unit).
    Keri configuration dialog box in the Synergis Appliance Portal.
  10. Click Save.
  11. (Optional) To connect another NXT module to LAN 1 on the same unit, repeat steps 2 - 10.

After you finish