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How is LightRules Connectivity Integrated?
There are three levels of integration connectivity:
Standalone / Console Mode: No connection to any other network, and the lighting network is connected to the LRA. System access is limited to local, physical presence at server via monitor/keyboard/mouse. Very few customers choose to implement in this mode.
- Advantages: simplest implementation, physical security at server location.
- Disadvantages: Inability to export reporting data, inability to access system remote from server, no opportunity for remote access for additional features, updates, remote diagnostics, and support.
Locally Networked Mode: The LRA is assigned a static IP address and connected to the facility LAN. Users access the system through a password-protected web application via web browser on any device on the local network.
- Advantages: able to realize the full LightRules feature set including reporting, control, and diagnostics. Can access the system securely from anywhere on your local network.
- Disadvantages: no remote access for additional features, updates, remote diagnostics and support.
Remote Access: Users working with systems Locally Networked Mode can opt to allow Digital Lumens to securely access the system via SSH (Port 22) for remote diagnostics and support. This is the optimal system implementation.
- Advantages: takes full advantage of Digital Lumens remote support and software tools, access to remote updates.
- Disadvantages: typically requires approval from local or enterprise network manager.
