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Chapter 8: Connection Method
8.2 Direct Connect to a Router/Switch
The AXM-WEB2 can be connected to a router or switch using a patch cable. The DHCP can be
configured to Auto to have the router assign the meter with an IP address or the DHCP can be
configured to Manual to set an IP address and network settings manually.
AXM-WEB 2 has two Ethernet ports, Ethernet 1 is set to have the static DHCP, and Ethernet 2 is
set to have the dynamic DHCP. Both of the Ethernet ports have the same functionalities, you can
use either of them according to the requirement.
8.3 Connect through WiFi
The AXM-WEB2 can be connected through WiFi network.
By default the AXM-WEB2 will be in Access Point mode with default IP address of 192.168.100.1.
Ensure the device connecting to the AXM-WEB2 has DHCP enabled or it should be in the same
subnet as the AXM-WEB2. The module will appear in the WiFi network as AXM-WEB2-WIFI-(serial
number of module) as the SSID or name of the wireless network. By default, the network key or
password will be ''accuenergy''.
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Once connected to the network, open an internet browser and type in the IP address of
the WIFI module:
192.168.100.1
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Log in at Admin access level, using the default password of
'admin'
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