Chapter 3 - Installation
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GM1212 Geist Watchdog Wi Instruction Manual
and will probably display a "page not found" or "host unavailable" message. This behavior
is normal. Once you have finished configuring the unit's IP address, simply repeat the
steps above, and change the computer's Ethernet NIC card settings back to the ones you
wrote down prior to changing them, to restore its normal network and internet settings.
Set IP Address
The Watchdog Wi 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: 192.168.123.123 , 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 Watchdog
Wi can communicate over the network. There are two ways to set the Watchdog Wi ’s IP
address: via the web browser or via the EIA-232 interface.
Set the IP Address Using a Web Browser
NOTE
If you have not set an IP address before, consult your IT
Department for support.
NOTE
The default IP address for the Watchdog Wi is 192.168.123.123
The default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
There is no default user name or password.
Contact your IT Department to obtain an available IP address, Subnet Mask, and default
Gateway.
Plug a crossover network cable into the laptop or workstation that will be used to
configure the Watchdog Wi. You’ll need to change the IP address and Subnet Mask of
your computer so it can communicate with the Watchdog Wi 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 Watchdog
Wi is configured.
Change the IP address and Subnet Mask of the computer from its existing address to one
that will allow it to communicate with the Watchdog Wi , such as (192.168.123.1). It may be
beneficial to set the IP address to one that is one number different from the Watchdog
Wi’s IP address (192.168.123.123).
Connect the other end of the crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the
Watchdog Wi. Access the Watchdog Wi through a Web browser — type the Watchdog
Wi ’s IP address (192.168.123.123) into the location bar.
