KBC Networks Mesh2HT - Manual (Page 25)

Mesh2HT User Manual
Manual-MESH2HT-Rev1311
Copyright © KBC Networks 2012
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Default User Name: admin
Default Password:
admin
192.168.1.10
3 Graphical User Interface
3.1 Accessing the Mesh2HT Graphical User Interface (GUI)
The Mesh2HT series provides a web browser based configuration system accessible by
either connecting directly to the Mesh2HT RF module through the PIM, via a Mesh2HT AP
connection to a client PC/laptop or over the Mesh2HT wireless connection.
3.1.1 Connecting to the Mesh2HT GUI using a PC
Mesh2HT can be powered via an 802.3af PoE switch or use the supplied 24VAC PSU
connected to the provided power injector module. If using the PIM, connect a straight-
through Ethernet cable from a computer’s LAN port to the “In” port on the PIM. Connect
a second straight-through Ethernet cable from the “Out” port on the PIM to the Mesh2HT
node. Connect the PSU to the PIM and verify the green LED illuminates on the PIM. The
right two green LEDs (Power and Network) of the Mesh2HT unit should also light up
indicating power and link activity (see section 2.2.4 for expected LED status). Due to
various port types, a crossover Ethernet cable may be required between the Ethernet
device and the “In” port on the PIM. KBC Networks recommends a crossover cable be
available during set up, troubleshooting and maintenance of the system.
3.1.2 Accessing the GUI via a Web Browser
The computer used to access the Mesh2HT GUI must be set to a static IP address on the
same subnet as the Mesh2HT unit. The Mesh2HT default configuration is on the
192.168.1.x subnet (refer to provided documentation for exact IP per unit Serial
Number) therefore the computer must also be set to a 192.168.1.x IP address if the unit
is still on its factory set configurations.
Once the computer’s IP address is confirmed, open a web browser such as MS Internet
Explorer
® or Mozilla Firefox ® . Type in the node IP address in the address bar at the top
of the web browser. If the IP is correct and the link activity is established, the browser
will prompt you to enter the user ID and password. The ID and password is “admin” /
“admin” (case sensitive).