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Cooper Bussmann 945U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual
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3.2 Configuring the Unit for the First Time
The 945U-E has a built-in Web server, containing webpages for analyzing and modifying the module’s
configuration. The configuration can be accessed using Microsoft
®
Internet Explorer
®
version 7 or greater. This
program is shipped with Microsoft Windows
®
or may be obtained freely via the Microsoft website. If using other
browsers, they must be fully compliant with Internet Explorer 7 SSL security.
NOTE Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6 will not load webpages due to a compatibility issue between
IE6 and SSL-security websites.
Default Configuration
The default factory configuration of the 945U-E is as follows:
• Client/Bridge.
• IP address 192.168.0.1XX, where “XX” is the last two digits of the serial number (the default IP address is
shown on the printed label on the back of the module).
• Netmask 255.255.255.0.
• Username is “user” and the default password is “user”.
The 945U-E will temporarily load some factory default settings if powered up with the factory default switch (on the
end-plate of the module) in the SETUP position. When in SETUP mode, wireless operation is disabled. The previous
configuration remains stored in non-volatile memory and will only change if a configuration parameter is modified
and the change saved.
NOTE Remember to set the switch back to the RUN position and cycle power at the conclusion of
configuration for resumption of normal operation.
Accessing Configuration for the First Time
Because the default IP address of the 945U-E is within the range 192.168.0.XXX, the module may not connect to
your network or PC. There are two methods for accessing the configuration for the first time.
M
EThOD
1
: Change your computer settings so that the configuring PC is on the same network as the 945U-E with
the factory default settings. This is the preferred method and is much simpler than the second method. You will
need a straight-through Ethernet cable between the PC Ethernet port and the 945U-E. The factory default Ethernet
address for the 945U-E is 192.168.0.1XX, where “XX” is the last two digits of the serial number (check the label on
the back of the module).
M
EThOD
2
: Requires temporarily changing the IP address in the 945U-E via an RS232 connection so that it is
accessible on your network without having to change your PC network settings. When connected you can change
the modem network settings to match that of your network.
Method 1 – Set PC to Same Network as 945U-E
1. Connect the Ethernet cable between module and the PC configuring the module.
2. Set the factory default switch to the SETUP position.
This will always start the 945U-E with Ethernet IP address 192.168.0.1XX, subnet mask 255.255.255.0,
gateway IP 192.168.0.1, and the radio disabled.
NOTE Remember to set the switch back to the RUN position and restart the module at the conclusion
of configuration for resumption of normal operation.
3. Power up the 945U-E module.
4. On the PC, open the Control Panel, and then open
Network Settings
.
The following description is for Windows XP. Earlier Windows operating systems have similar settings.
5. Open
Properties
of Local Area Connection.
