Migrating from i.LON 600 to SmartServer IoT (KB1414)

The SmartServer IoT with a single U60 or U70 can be used as a direct replacement for the i.LON 600.  

The SmartServer IP-852 and U60 default to repeaters which allows the SmartServer to be used as a direct replacement to the i.LON 600 though the setup instructions are different.

Common uses:

I. i.LON 600 IP-852 Self-install repeating button: 

The SmartServer supports IP-852 self-install repeating:

1. SmartServer Network Configuration page: configure  the IP Address to static (recommended) or DHCP.
2. SmartServer LON Configuration Web page: Enable IP-852 on the LAN or WAN Ethernet port
3. SmartServer System Configuration Web page: click the reboot button
4. IP-852 Config Server: add all SmartServer and right-click channel and select "update members"
   • After all devices are green, close IP-852 Config server.

II. i.LON 600 used as a IP-852 Router

The SmartServer with a single U60 or U70 can be used a drop in replacement for the i.LON 600. 

1. SmartServer Network Configuration page: configure  the IP Address to static (recommended) or DHCP.
2. SmartServer LON Configuration Web page: Enable IP-852 on the LAN or WAN Ethernet port
3. SmartServer System Configuration Web page: click the reboot button
4. CMS Device Widget: change to IMM mode
5. IP-852 Config Server: add all SmartServer and right-click channel and select "update members"
   • After all devices are green, close IP-852 Config server.
6. Your Network Integration tool: Add the SmartServer IP-852 router to your network the same way you would add a i.LON 600.  
7. SmartServer LON Configuration Web page: Click the IP-852 Service pin for LAN or WAN to send the SmartServer IP-852 service pin.

The SmartServer can optionally be used with more than one U60/U70, but if you do so then you will have to add an IP-70 channel and a second router to your network. In this case the SmartServer is not used as a direct replacement for a i.LON 600, instead the SmartServer is used as a multi-port router.

See the SmartServer User's Guide for details for using the SmartServer as a i.LON 600 direct replacement or as a multi-port router.