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245U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem User Manual
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Rev Version 2.24
3.2 Configuring the Unit for the First Time
The 245U-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 from the Microsoft website. If
using other browsers, make sure that they are fully compliant with IE7 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 245U-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 245U-E will temporarily load some factory default settings if powered up with the factory default
switch (on the end-plate of the module) in SETUP position. The previous configuration remains stored in
non-volatile memory and will only change if a configuration parameter is modified and the change saved.
NOTE Wireless operation is disabled when in SETUP mode. Remember 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 is in the range 192.168.0.XXX, the unit may not connect to you network or
PC. There are two methods for accessing the configuration for the first time.
Method 1
: Change your computer settings so that the configuring PC is on the same network as the 245U-E
with 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 245U-E. The factory
default Ethernet address for the 245U-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).
Method 2:
Requires temporarily changing the IP address in the 245U-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 245U-E
1. Connect the Ethernet cable between the module and the PC configuring the module.
2. Set the factory default switch to the SETUP position.
This will always start the 245U-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.
