Kramer FC-8, User Manual

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Configuring the FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge
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6.1 Using the Default Network Configuration
The
FC-8
is configured in the factory with the following default
configuration that can be used immediately in an ad-hoc network:
Table 2: FC-8 Default Network Configuration
Parameter Value
Network Name !Kramer-FC8 (ad hoc network)
IP Address 192.168.3.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Mode Serial Net
Port 10000
6.2 Configuring the Host System to Operate with FC-8
The wireless connection on the host system must be configured to
communicate with the
FC-8
. (It is assumed that a wireless network adapter
is installed and operating on the host system.)
To configure the host system for first-time wireless operation:
1. Power on the
FC-8
by connecting its 12V DC power supply.
Verify that the ON LED lights.
2. The host automatically detects the wireless adapter and displays an icon in
the lower-right corner showing that a wireless network was detected.
3. Click the wireless network icon, then click
View Available Wireless
Networks .
The Wireless Network Connection window appears (see Figure 4 ). You
should see your wireless network listed with the network name
Kramer-FC8
. If you don' t see the network, click
Refresh network list
in
the upper-left corner.
4. Make sure the status Connected is shown.
If the network status is not
Connected
, click
Kramer-FC8
, and click
Connect
in the lower-right corner.