User Guide
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Setting up the NetEqualizer
For a detailed list of the steps necessary to get up and running, please see the
NetEqualizer
Quick Start Guide
. If you do not have a copy of the Quick Start Guide, please request one
by calling our Support Team at 303.997.1300 x102 or emailing
.
We mention some of the key functions performed during set-up here. However, you will
need to reference the Quick Start Guide to complete your set-up.
Factory Default IP Settings
The IP settings to access the NetEqualizer web Graphical User Interface (web GUI) have
been set to
:
IP Setting
Parameter Name
Factory Default
Web GUI IP
BRIDGEIP
192.168.1.143
Web GUI Netmask
BRIDGENETMASK
255.255.255.0
Web GUI Gateway
BRIDGEROUTE
192.168.1.1
Note: The IP address for the NetEqualizer is used to access the web GUI (for management
purposes only). All factory default settings can be changed from the web GUI, the
command line, or the API.
Accessing the NetEqualizer via the Web GUI IP
To access the NetEqualizer via the Web GUI IP,
plug a laptop/PC into your Switch, and then
set to the 192.168.1.x range (x not 143) to access the NetEqualizer. Once you
cable the
NetEqualizer into your network
, you should be able to get to the NetEqualizer Web GUI IP.
Note: If you need to manage the NetEqualizer from a VLAN tagged interface other than the
default VLAN, you will need to set-up an untagged Management Port for administration.
This can be done using a 3
rd
port on your system. Please call Support at 303.997.1300
x102 or send an email to
to get help with setting up a
Management Port.
Cabling the NetEqualizer into your Network
NetEqualizer models have either 3 (NE4000) or 4 ports (NE3000), two of which are used for
Ethernet interfaces. If there are 4 ports, we always use the BOTTOM two ports.
The easiest
way to figure out the Ethernet ports is that if you are facing the back of the unit,
the LAN port is on your right and the WAN port is on your left
. The ports are not
labeled on the 3000/4000 Series. For further clarification, please see the "Where to Install
the NetEqualizer" diagram below.
First, make sure that you
power on the
NetEqualizer
. Do this by pressing the red power
button to the right of the LED panel.
Notes:
Once you have the NetEqualizer configured, you can change the Default Web GUI IP address. See
Appendix #2C.
To secure the management port, you can also make it accessible via https (SSH). See Appendix #2D.
If you are on a VLAN, you will need to set-up a Management Port.
