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Configuring the FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge

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6.1 Using the Default Network Configuration

The

FC-8 is configured in the factory with the following default

configuration that can be used immediately in an ad-hoc network:

Table 2: FC-8 Default Network Configuration

Parameter

Value

Network Name

!Kramer-FC8 (ad hoc network)

IP Address

192.168.3.2

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Mode

Serial Net

Port

10000

6.2 Configuring the Host System to Operate with FC-8

The wireless connection on the host system must be configured to

communicate with the

FC-8. (It is assumed that a wireless network adapter

is installed and operating on the host system.)

To configure the host system for first-time wireless operation:

1. Power on the

FC-8 by connecting its 12V DC power supply.

Verify that the ON LED lights.

2. The host automatically detects the wireless adapter and displays an icon in

the lower-right corner showing that a wireless network was detected.

3. Click the wireless network icon, then click

View Available Wireless

Networks.

The Wireless Network Connection window appears (see Figure 4). You

should see your wireless network listed with the network name

Kramer-FC8. If you don't see the network, click Refresh network list in

the upper-left corner.

4. Make sure the status

Connected is shown.

If the network status is not

Connected, click Kramer-FC8, and click

Connect in the lower-right corner.