System Connection Options

To use Remote Link, ensure you have a connection to the panel. For information about configuring software connection options, refer to Configure Remote Link Options and Manage Panels. Select one of the following hardware configurations:

• SCS-1 / SCS-105: Communicate through a receiver using dial-up.

• Network (standard): Connect to a panel over a network. The workstation can be connected to a panel on the same LAN or an external LAN. Connection to a panel on an external LAN requires that port forwarding is enabled on the panel's network.

• Network (Ethernet): Connect directly to the panel with an Ethernet cable. This method creates a temporary LAN between the panel and Remote Link workstation.

Note: This connection method requires advanced network configuration. Use standard connection methods when possible.

• Direct: Connect directly to the panel with a Model 399 cable.

• Modem: Connect to the panel with a computer modem.

Note: Use this method only when connecting directly to a modem. To connect to a receiver with a phone line, select SCS-1/SCS-105.

• Modem Special: Connect to the panel with a computer modem when a slow, constant baud rate is required to maintain connection data integrity.

• Cellular: Connect to the panel over cell. This method requires that the Remote Link workstation is connected to a network.