Weidmuller WI-MOD-945-E: 900Mhz Wireless Ethernet & Device Server v2.16 - Manual (Page 25)

Weidmuller Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server WI-MOD-945-E User Manual
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3.2 - Configuring the Unit for the first time
The WI-MOD-945-E has a built-in web server, containing web pages for analysing and modifying the module’s
configuration. The configuration can be accessed using Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 7 or greater. This program is
shipped with Microsoft Windows or may be obtained freely via the Microsoft® website. If using other browsers they must
be fully compliant with IE7 SSL security.
Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6 will not load web pages due to a compatibility issue between
IE6 and SSL-security web sites.
Default Configuration
The default factory configuration of the WI-MOD-945-E is

Client/Bridge/

IP address192.168.0.1XX, where XX is the last two digits of the serial number (the default IP address is shown
on the printed label on the back of the module)

Netmask 255.255.255.0
 Username is “user” and the default password is “user”
The WI-MOD-945-E will temporarily load some factory-default settings if powered up with the Factory Default switch (on
the end-plate of the module) in SETUP position. When in SETUP mode, wireless operation is disabled. The previous
configuration remains stored in non-volatile memory and will only change if a configuration parameter is modified and the
change saved.
Do not forget to set the switch back to the RUN position and cycle power at the conclusion of
configuration for resumption of normal operation.
Accessing Configuration for the first time
Because the Default IP address is in the range 192.168.0.XXX it may not connect to you network or PC so there are two
methods for accessing the configuration for the first time.
Method 1 - Change your computer settings so that the configuring PC is on the same network as the WI-MOD-945-E with
factory default settings. This is the preferred method and is much less complicated than the second method. You will
need a “straight-through” Ethernet cable between the PC Ethernet port and the WI-MOD-945-E. The factory default
Ethernet address for the WI-MOD-945-E is 192.168.0.1XX where XX are the last two digits of the serial number (check
the label on the back of the module).
Method 2 - Requires temporarily changing the IP address in the WI-MOD-945-E via an RS232 connection such that it is
accessible on your network without having to change your PC network settings. When connected you can change the
modem network settings to match that of your network.