RLE FDS-Wi V.2.5 - Manual (Page 17)

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2 Getting Started
2.4. Communication: Set the IP Address
The Wireless Gateway will not communicate over a user’s network the first time it is
connected. This is because the manufacturer programs the device with a default IP address:
10.0.0.188
, Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
. This default address must be changed to an IP
address that corresponds with the user’s network before the Wireless Gateway can
communicate over the network. There are two ways to set the Wireless Gateway’s IP address:
♦ Via the Web browser
♦ Via the EIA-232 interface
2.4.1 Set the IP Address Using a Web Browser
Attention: If you have not set an IP address before, consult your IT Department for support.
Note The default IP address for the Wireless Gateway is 10.0.0.188
The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
The default user name is fds (all lowercase)
There is no default password—leave the password field empty.
1 Contact your IT Department to obtain an available IP address, Subnet Mask, and default
Gateway.
2 Plug a crossover network cable (provided) into the laptop or workstation that will be used to
configure the Wireless Gateway.
3 You’ll need to change the IP address and Subnet Mask of your computer so it can
communicate with the Wireless Gateway in its factory-configured state. Before you change
anything, write down the original IP address and Subnet Mask of your computer - you’ll
need to revert back to these original settings once the Wireless Gateway is configured.
4 Change the IP address and Subnet Mask of the computer from its existing address to one
that will allow it to communicate with the Wireless Gateway, such as
10.0.0.189
. It may
be beneficial to set the IP address to one that is one number different from the Wireless
Gateway IP address (
10.0.0.188
).
5 Connect the other end of the crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the Wireless
Gateway.
6 Access the Wireless Gateway through a Web browser — type the Wireless Gateway’s IP
address (
10.0.0.188
) into the location bar. When prompted, enter the Wireless Gateway
user name, which is
fds
. There is no default password, leave it blank.
7 Select the Configuration Menu link, then change the IP address, Subnet Mask, and default
Gateway to the one provided by your IT Department. Press the Submit Changes button.
The Wireless Gateway will save the new IP address, Subnet Mask and default Gateway and
reboot.
8 Change the IP address of the computer back to its original IP address. If the computer was
configured as DHCP (the network domain controller assigns an IP address) return it to this
state. This may require assistance from your IT Department, or you may need to consult the
computer's manual.