CONTEMPORARY CONTROLS EIPR Series Skorpion Wired and Wireless VPN Routers Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- CONTEMPORARY CONTROLS
Table of Contents
EIPR Series
Skorpion Wired and Wireless VPN Routers
Installation Guide
The EIPR Series provides routing between a wide-area-network (WAN) and a
local-areanetwork (LAN) — which features a four-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
switch. The two models are identical except for their USB port functions. The
EIPR-E can act as a Wi-Fi access point with the connection of a Wi-Fi adapter.
The EIPR-V does the same, but the USB port can also support a cellular adapter
for wireless WAN communication (in which case the wired WAN port is
automatically deactivated). The EIPR-V also adds virtual private network (VPN)
firmware and a real-time clock — so that it can function as a VPN client.
Each port automatically negotiates with connected devices. Thus, the EIPR can
provide plug-and-play operation with no configuration unless required for
advanced routing features or when non-default operating parameters are
required. In these cases, default behaviour can be modified from a LAN port
via its built-in web server located at 192.168.92.1. By default, its WAN port
is assigned an IP address via the built-in DHCP client. An internal DHCP
server assigns IP addresses to LAN-connected devices. Through its WAN port,
the built-in DNS forwarder passes DNS requests from a LAN host to a remote DNS
server.
Powering. An internal half-wave rectifier allows sharing a common AC
power source with other half-wave devices. Voltage must deliver current
commensurate with 9 VA power consumption. Power conductors should be 1622 AWG
(solid) or 1618 AWG (stranded). Common is connected to 0 V. Chassis is
isolated from 0 V. Inputs are reverse-polarity protected.
Specifications
Environmental
Operating Temp: 0°C to +60°C
Storage Temp: 40°C to +85 °C
Humidity: 1095%, non-condensing
DIN-rail Mounting TS-35
Regulatory Compliance
CE Mark; CFR 47 Part 15, Class A
UL508 Industrial Control Equipment
Functional
Compliance: ANSI/IEEE 802.3
Data Rates: 10 and 100 Mbps
Signalling: 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX
RJ-45 Pin Assignments
Pin Function
1 TD+
2 TD
3 RD+
6 RD (other pins are unused) USB Pin Assignments|
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Pin Function
1 +5V
2 Data
3 +Data
4 Ground|
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Mechanical
LED Indicators
The “PWR” LED glows solid green when the unit is properly powered. Each
Ethernet port has two LEDs: LED “L” glows solid if a valid link exists,
flashes for activity and shows data rate by colour: green for 100 Mbps or
yellow for 10 Mbps. For full-duplex, the “D” LED is green; for half-duplex it
is unlit — but flashes if a collision occurs.
Wired Network Connections
Auto-MDIX allows connections to other equipment with either crossover or
straight-through cabling.
Initial Access Setup. When first installing the EIPR, its default address
could match that of a device on the Ethernet LAN and its DHCP server could
interfere with your existing LAN devices. So the EIPR and the PC used for
setup should both be temporarily disconnected from the existing LAN. The
procedure for altering the IP address creates a temporary LAN composed of
nothing but the EIPR, the PC used to configure it and a CAT5 cable connecting
the two. Either straight-through or crossover cable can be used because the
EIPR supports Auto-MDIX.
Initial Access. Your EIPR will provide a DHCP assigned IP address to your PC. Connect the PC directly to one of the LAN ports of the EIPR. Do not connect any other devices to any of the other EIPR ports at this time. On your PC, access Network Connections, then open the Properties of the Local Area Connections. Once the Properties pop-up opens, scroll down under the General tab and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). When the next pop-up opens, choose Obtain an IP address automatically. Now close the opened popups, and under System Accessories, open a Command Prompt window and type ipconfig to confirm that your change of IP address was successful. Remember to restore your PC’s original IP/Subnet values when you are finished setting up the EIPR.
Initial Login. When the EIPR is first powered up, or after using the Reset button, the setup screen will be accessible from one of the LAN ports using the IP address 192.168.92.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. In the login screen that appears, use the default value of admin for both the Username and Password. NOTE: The default Username and Password must be changed before any configuration on the unit can be altered. An 8-63-character value with at least one letter and one number should be used special characters are allowed as shown in the webpage help section.
Setup Tab. After login, the Setup screen appears. In both the WAN and LAN portions of the screen, set the desired values as per the resident instructions.
Administration Tab. On this screen it is recommended that you choose your
own values of Username and Password.
Status Tab. This screen displays Firmware Version, MAC Address, WAN
Status and LAN Status (including the resident DHCP server and its LAN clients,
if enabled).
Advanced Tab. Here you can select and adjust the advanced features of the
router as explained in the resident help screens.
Reset Switch. The Reset Switch (located just below the Power LED) will restore factory default settings including the IP address, netmask and subnet settings. To reset the router to its default values, use a paperclip or similar tool to press the Settings Reset button for at least 3 seconds while the router is powered. Then release the reset button and remove power from the router for 3 seconds. Restore power and the unit will now use the default IP values and the default Username and Password. Remember, upon reset, the issues mentioned above in the paragraphs titled Initial Access and Initial Login will apply!
Need More Help Installing this Product?
More information can be found in the Technical Support part of our web site at
www.ccontrols.com. If contacting our office, ask
for Technical Support.
Warranty
Warranty information can be found at the URL below: www.ccontrols.com/warranty.htm
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Returning Products for Repair
Return the product to the location where it was purchased by following the
instructions at the URL below:
www.ccontrols.com/rma.htm
Declaration of Conformity Information about the regulatory compliance of this
product can be found at the URL below:
www.ccontrols.com/compliance.htm
April 2020
TD070800-0IE