RLE Wi-MGR V.1.6 - Manual (Page 18)

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2 Getting Started
2.4. Communication: Set the IP Address
The Wi-MGR 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 Wi-MGR can communicate over the network. There are
two ways to set the Wi-MGR’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 Wi-MGR 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 Wi-MGR.
3 You’ll need to change the IP address and Subnet Mask of your computer so it can
communicate with the Wi-MGR 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 Wi-MGR 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 Wi-MGR, such as
10.0.0.189
. It may be
beneficial to set the IP address to one that is one number different from the Wi-MGR’s IP
address (
10.0.0.188
).
5 Connect the other end of the crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the
Wi-MGR.
6 Access the Wi-MGR through a Web browser — type the Wi-MGR’s IP address
(
10.0.0.188
) into the location bar. When prompted, enter the Wi-MGR 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 Wi-MGR 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.
9 The computer and the Wi-MGR are now both configured to communicate on the network.
Both should be accessible via the network. Connect the PC and the Wi-MGR to the