Alarm Lock AL-IM2-80211 User manual

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OVERVIEW
The AL-IM2-80211 is a "Wireless / Wired" Gateway
device used within the Trilogy Networx™wireless sys-
tem. Installation is simple, with the AL-IM2-80211 on-
ly requiring temporary access to one RJ-45 Ethernet
network cable and connection to an AC outlet.
Version 2
The AL-IM2-80211 " version 2" Gateways (notice the
"2" in the model name) are the next generation of Net-
worx Gateways. The "version 2" models are virtually
the same as the original "version 1" Gateways, but
have the added ability to expand your system with up
to 7 Expanders (model AL-IME2-EXP Expanders
cannot communicate with older "non-version 2" Gate-
ways).
Note: Version 2 Gateways CAN be mixed into an
existing system that includes older "non-version 2"
Gateways.
IMPORTANT: DL-Windows version 5.4.2 or later is
required to support version 2 Gateways and Expand-
ers.
The AL-IM2-80211 Gateway is compatible with
Alarm Lock and Continental Access products. Refer
to the documentation supplied with your software for
integration details.
Blue ID Card
We strongly recommend that when installing any mod-
el Gateway, a blue-colored " Gateway ID
Card" (OI357) be completed. Gateway physical loca-
tions may easily be forgotten. These ID cards may
prove very useful when replacing Gateways, when se-
lecting a particular Gateway to use to discover locks,
or whenever an installed Gateway needs to be physi-
cally located.
AL-IM2-80211 SPECIFICATIONS
WIRELESS SPECIFICATIONS
Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b; 802.11g
Frequency Range: 2.412 - 2.484 GHz
Output Power: 14dBm + 1.5dBm/-1.0dBm
Maximum Receive Level: -10dBm (with PER < 8%)
Data Rates With Automatic Fallback: 54Mbps - 1Mbps
AL-IM2-80211 "Wireless / Wired" Gateway
Installation Instructions
© ALARM LOCK 2018 WI2209ALF 1/18
Modulation Techniques: OFDM, DSSS, CCK, DQPSK,
DBPSK, 64 QAM, 16 QAM
SECURITY
SIEEE 802.11 - PSK with AES Encryption 128-bit
Encryption: 128-bit AES Rijndael encryption
NETWORK RANGE
Gateway / Expander to Locks: Clear field range 500'.
Typical indoor range: Networx 75-175'; ArchiTech Net-
worx: 50-125'.
Gateway / Expander to Expander: Clear field range
500'. Typical indoor range: 75-175'. Note: Actual
range varies with building construction.
AL RADIO LINK
900 MHz GFSK
50 Channels
10mW power output
POWER - Provided by UL Listed Class 2 Transformer
Peak Supply Current: 650mA
Input Voltage: 5 - 6VAC
AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION
1300mW (WLAN mode; maximum data rate)
300mW (WLAN mode; idle)
750mW (Ethernet Mode)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: -20˚to 60˚C (-4˚to 140˚F)
Storage Temperature: -40˚to 85˚C (-40˚to 185˚F)
PHYSICAL
Enclosure Size: 4.5"H x 6.0"W x 1.94"D
Weight: 0.5lbs.
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The AL-NSM Networx
Signal Meter tool can help you
perform a site survey test of the
premises to find the optimum
location for Gateways relative to
Networx locks; as well as determine the
optimum number of Gateways (or
Expanders) needed for signal area
coverage. See WI2092 or speak to
your Alarm Lock sales representative
for more information.
TIP

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The above guidelines and tips should be followed for
each additional Gateway added to the system.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The AL-IM2-80211 rear housing must be mounted
"up" as shown on the page 7 template; i.e. when the
front housing is attached, its engraved Networx logo
must be located at the lower right with the front hous-
ing positioned "up" in a conventional manner (the unit
contains internal antennas that must be positioned
vertically). Horizontal "flat" mounting of the enclosure
is to be specifically avoided.
Mount as follows:
1. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the slots at
the bottom and twist while applying inward pressure
(see Fig. 1; insert the screwdriver closer to the edg-
es of the unit, as shown in the Fig. 1 "inset" image).
2. Using the rear housing as a mounting template, se-
cure the unit to a wall or other flat surface using the
hardware provided (see page 7 for printed tem-
plate).
Shown in Fig. 2, the rear housing includes two
mounting holes for single-gang (A) and four mount-
ing holes for double-gang (B) electrical utility boxes,
as well as four all-purpose holes (C) for mounting to
drywall or other surfaces (use minimum #6 screws
suitable for the surface).
GATEWAY LOCATION GUIDELINES
Before selecting a final mounting location for your
Gateway, the following must be taken into considera-
tion:
 Gateways should be located within 175 feet
(radially) from the intended wireless lock locations
 Open areas will increase range while concrete
building construction, walls, ceilings and narrow
corridors will decrease range
 ArchiTech series locks generally have shorter
range to/from a Gateway
 Generally, the Gateway should be within approxi-
mately 75 feet (radially) from an AL-IME2-EXP Ex-
pander (see WI2156)
 Select a location that allows access to an RJ-45 net-
work Ethernet cable connection (temporarily)
 Mount Gateway within acceptable range of wire-
less router or wireless access point
 Gateways should be mounted in elevated areas;
however mounting in a drop ceiling can adversely
affect signal strength
 Preferred mounting position = 6 to 12" below
standard 8-9 foot ceiling
 Gateways must be mounted vertically; horizontal
"flat" mounting should be specifically avoided
 Although wood and wallboard construction can have
little effect upon signal strength, concrete or brick
can reduce signal strength by up to 35%. Steel-
reinforced concrete or metal lath and plaster can re-
duce signal strength as much as 90%!
 Do NOT mount close to electrical wiring or other
metal obstructions such as pipes or conduits
 Installing in computer closets or server rooms can
negatively impact signal strength
Helpful Tips
 In difficult installations wherein signal problems
exist, the use of (multiple) AL-IME2-EXP Expand-
ers throughout the premises is recommended. AL-
IME2-EXP Expanders extend the coverage area
of version 2 Gateways, allowing control of up to its
rated maximum of 63 locks. Up to 7 Expanders
can be added to one version 2 Gateway. For more
information, see WI2156.
 We recommend obtaining or creating a layout of
your intended system identifying all proposed in-
stallation locations, also noting building construc-
tion materials to assist in determining optimal
Gateway installation locations
IMPORTANT: If you plan to use AL-IME2-EXP Ex-
panders with your Gateway, be sure to read the
"EXPANDER GROUP" DIALS section on page 4
before powering your Gateway.
Fig. 1: To separate rear housing from cover
(Inset: Insert flat-head screwdriver closer to the edges of the unit)
(Inset image)
A
A B
B
BB C
C
C
C
Fig. 2: Rear housing mounting holes for single-gang (A) and
double-gang (B) electrical boxes, and four all-purpose holes (C)

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CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
The AL-IM2-80211 Gateway can be used wired or
wirelessly. However, "out of the box", the Gateway is
configured for a wired connection only. (See section
Wireless (80211) Configuration below for configur-
ing wireless connectivity). Connect RJ-45 cable to the
network, and apply power via the class 2 VAC trans-
former. Upon connection, the Gateway automatically
begins searching for a valid IP address from the net-
work (see the POWER UP section on page 4).
IMPORTANT: Gateways can ONLY be discovered
by DL-Windows when the PC running DL-Windows is
on the same subnet as the Gateway. Refer to Subnet
section for more information.
Static IP Addresses
We recommend using static IP addresses for each
Gateway:
●DL-Windows software performs faster; no wasted
time re-locating Gateways that have had their IP
addresses changed by DHCP
●Static IP addresses allow operation across subnets
in large corporate networks (such as those that ex-
ist between buildings)
●Static IP addresses allow Emergency Commands
(such as "Emergency Lockdown") to perform
properly
Contact the Network Administrator
If you know the Gateway will be installed on a large
corporate network that includes multiple subnets, we
recommend you start by contacting the corporate net-
work administrator and request the following:
●IP Address - An address for each Alarm Lock Gate-
way device
●Subnet Mask - Filtering data ("mask bits") as re-
quired by the aforementioned IP address
●Default Gateway - The address of the physical de-
vice, such as a router, for the current subnet to
which DL-Windows will be connected
●Wireless Network Configuration - The wireless net-
work security settings, authentication, encryption,
etc.
Subnets
To improve security and processing performance, cor-
porate networks are often divided into interconnected
but separate "subnet" segments. The network admin-
istrator may decide to use routing tables or may speci-
fy blocks of addresses through which the two subnets
can freely communicate in both directions. However, if
the two subnets cannot freely communicate as in the
illustration below, in order to communicate to the Gate-
way across the subnet, follow the steps below:
●Connect the Gateway to local network (DL-
Windows on same subnet); Gateway receives val-
id IP address
●Using DL-Windows, Discover and add the Gate-
way to an Account
●Configure Gateway with the static IP address infor-
mation of the subnet you plan to communicate with
●Disconnect from the local network - remove power
from the Gateway (Gateway will retain static IP
information)
●Re-connect / re-apply power in the desired loca-
tion / subnet
Wireless (80211) Configuration
DL-Windows cannot Discover a Gateway wirelessly; it
must first be Discovered via a wired connection, then,
you can configure the Gateway to be wireless. Similar
to the steps above (in the Subnet section) follow the
steps below:
●Connect the Gateway to local network (DL-
Windows on same network as wireless router or
wireless access point); Gateway receives valid IP
address
●Using DL-Windows, Discover and add the Gate-
way to an Account
●Configure Gateway with the proper wireless net-
work security settings, authentication and encryp-
tion
●Disconnect from the local network - Gateway will
retain wireless information
●If Gateway is moved to a new location, simply re-
apply power; the Gateway will now communicate
wirelessly to your network!
The following sub-sections refer to
the DL-Windows software, therefore
the following terminology may be
better understood by referencing
OI383 (included with your Gateway).
Subnet
173.16.100.xxx Subnet 173.16.200.xxx
Fig. 3: Gateways on different subnets within a network
PC Running
DL-Windows
Software
ROUTER or
SWITCH or SERVER
GATEWAY GATEWAY

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POWER UP
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Gateway. THEN,
apply power to the Gateway using the supplied trans-
former. Upon connection, the Gateway automatically
begins searching for a valid IP address from the net-
work.
Valid IP Address - LED Indication
Upon power up, watch the 3 LEDs on the Gateway
cover carefully to determine if the Gateway receives a
valid IP address. Be patient; this process could take
up to 1 minute. After applying power, the Red LED
will blink slowly while searching for an IP address.
●If the GREEN LED turns on solid for 3 seconds,
the Gateway received a valid IP address from the
network! The Yellow LED will turn on solid and the
Green LED will flicker indicating the Gateway is
ready for Discovery by DL-Windows (not config-
ured).
●If the RED LED turns on solid for 3 seconds
(after 3 attempts to receive an IP address from the
"EXPANDER GROUP" DIALS
Inside the Gateway are 2 rotary dials (see Fig. 4).
These dials are used to set the "Expander Group"
when you wish to add AL-IME2-EXP Expanders in
your system (all AL-IME2-EXP Expanders include an
identical set of dials). Therefore, the dial values set
on your Gateway MUST then match the dial values
set on your AL-IME2-EXP Expanders. IMPORTANT:
Each Gateway in your system MUST be set to a differ-
ent "Expander Group" value along with its associated
Expanders. The "Expander Group" dial setting deter-
mines which Expanders are associated with which
Gateway, thus preventing Gateways from discovering
unintended Expanders. See WI2156 for more infor-
mation about installing AL-IME2-EXP Expanders in
your system.
Expander Group values of "00" through "99" are valid
selections.
IMPORTANT: The small " selection arrow" on each
dial must be pointing directly to the desired Group val-
ue. In Fig. 5 (below), the Group value is set to "50".
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to turn the dials and
make the selections. Be sure to orient the Gateway
as shown above with the RESET button ABOVE the
dials to ensure proper Group setting!
Fig. 5. Example: The above Expander Group dials are set to "50"
"selection
arrow"
"selection
arrow"
Red LED
blinks slowly
(searching for IP)
All LEDs OFF
(briefly)
Yellow LED ON
Green LED Flickers
Red LED ON
(3 seconds)
Red LED ON
(several seconds)
Connect RJ-45 /
Apply Power
YES
Green LED ON
(3 seconds)
Received
valid IP
Address?
Attempted
search 3
times?
NO
NO
YES
Fig. 4: "RESET" button and two "Expander Group dials"
RESET
button
Expander
Group
Dials

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GATEWAY LED INDICATIONS
CLOSE HOUSING COVER
Close the housing cover by first engaging the hooks at
the top, then snapping the bottom together. Secure
the cover with the Bottom Screw provided as shown in
Fig. 6.
Congratulations! You're finished! Now go to the
DL-WINDOWS™ for Networx™ V5 USER'S GUIDE
(OI383) for instructions about discovering your Gate-
way from DL-Windows.
network), the Gateway was unable to receive a val-
id IP address from the network. However, the Yel-
low LED will still turn on solid and the Green
LED will still flicker. Do not confuse this with the
above valid IP address indication.
Refer to the flowchart for a visual representation of the
above process:
Next, reset the Gateway as follows:
Reset the Gateway
IMPORTANT: Before securing the Gateway hous-
ing cover, ALWAYS reset the Gateway memory, even
if the Gateway is new "out of the box" and/or has nev-
er been used previously.
After initial power up, press and hold the RESET but-
ton (see below for location); continue to hold the but-
ton until the red LED turns on solid. Now, release the
button and the green LED will flicker rapidly.
Always reset the Gateway for new installations; you
can also reset the Gateway any time after the Gate-
way is powered. Two levels of reset exist, a "Normal"
reset and "Factory" reset, as follows:
Normal Reset: Clears Gateway memory and user
data allowing for re-discovery by DL-Windows. Press
and hold the RESET button until the Red LED turns
on solid, then release the button and the Green LED
will start to flicker rapidly.
Factory Reset: Clears Gateway memory, user data
and configuration data (such as static IP information),
thus returning the unit to its original factory settings.
Press and hold the RESET button, the Red LED turns
on solid; keep holding until the Yellow LED also turns
on solid. Release the button; the Yellow LED will re-
main on solid, and the Green LED will start to flicker
rapidly, indicating a full factory reset.
Note: Resetting the Gateway (Normal or Factory)
does NOT cause the Gateway to search for a new IP
address. After a reset, power cycle the Gateway to
initiate a new IP search.
Fig. 6: Bottom Screw
Yellow
Red Transmitter On
Green
(Gateway Status)
Not configured - Rapid blinking / flickering
Idle / configured - 1 blink per second
Lock Communication Fail - 2 blinks
(continuously)
Expander Communication Fail - 4 blinks
(continuously)
Receiver On (normal operation)

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NOTES

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AL-IM2-80211 Mounting Template
1-13/16"
3-3/8"
3-9/32"
4"

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