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Doorking Inc TCP-IP Adapter, Manual Setup
Telephone entry and access control system network adapter, TCP/IP to RS232 network connection
Features
- Manual setup: determine Default Gateway, set IP address, setup Port Forwarding, configure Firewall for access, order Static IP address from internet provider or setup DDNS host account
- Compatible with most VoIP providers
- Requires a network (internet) connection at the system distance limitation on network wiring do apply
- Use your own VoIP service and the DKS data only option for programming
- Provides TCP/IP Network Connection
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Wire & Power Supplies
- Product Group:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Wire & Power Supplies
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- 1830
- Product Category:
- Electronic Access Controls
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Doorking 1830-185 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the DoorKing 1830-185 TCP/IP adapter actually do for a DKS telephone entry system?
It converts the DoorKing system's RS-232 connection to a TCP/IP network connection, so the entry system talks to a computer over the internet or a local network instead of a direct serial cable or modem. That is the whole function of the 1830-185: network connectivity for programming and data. It does not change how the system dials calls.
2) What do I need to have in place before installing the DoorKing 1830-185 manual setup adapter?
A live network (internet) connection at the entry system, plus the network side worked out ahead of time: you determine the Default Gateway, set the IP address, set up Port Forwarding, configure the firewall for access, and either order a Static IP from the internet provider or set up a DDNS host account. That is the "manual setup" part of the name, all of it is on you or the site's IT contact. Distance limitations on network wiring apply, so the run from the entry system to the switch has to be within normal network cable limits.
3) Will the DoorKing TCP/IP adapter work if the building only has VoIP phone service, not a POTS line?
Yes. The 1830-185 adapter is compatible with most VoIP providers, and it lets you run your own VoIP service for the voice calls while using the DKS data-only option for programming over the network. That split is the point: voice goes over the VoIP provider, programming data goes over TCP/IP.
4) Is the manual setup DoorKing network adapter the right choice, or should I get a version that configures itself?
Manual setup is the version to take when you control the network, an IT department, a static IP from the ISP, or a router you can port-forward on. You set the gateway, IP, port forwarding and firewall yourself, or set up DDNS instead of a static IP. If nobody on site can do that work on the router, this is the wrong variant to order, because none of it is automatic. The adapter is offered here in the Manual Setup model only.
5) Is the DoorKing 1830-185 adapter suitable for an apartment or commercial property gate entry system?
It's a commercial-rated access control accessory, intended for DoorKing 1830 series telephone entry and access control systems, the kind installed at apartment, gated community and commercial vehicle entrances. For a property manager, the practical benefit is remote programming: once it's on the network, resident directory and code changes are made from a computer rather than at the keypad in the weather.
6) Does the DoorKing TCP/IP adapter replace the phone line at the gate?
No. The 1830-185 provides the network connection for data, it isn't a voice path by itself. You still need a way for the entry system to place calls to residents, either a phone line or your own VoIP service. What the adapter removes is the need to dial in over a modem to program the system.
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Does the Doorking 1830-185 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Doorking 1830-185 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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