NetWaySP4 Series
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3. Open a browser on the computer and enter “192.168.168.168” into the address bar.
A dialog box Authentication Required will appear requesting both user name and password.
Enter the default values here. Click on the button labeled
Log In.
4. The status page of the NetWaySP8 will appear. Click on the tab labeled
Network Settings.
This will open the Network Setting screen. In this screen the MAC Address of the NetWaySP8 module will
be found along with the Network Settings and Email Settings.
Network Settings:
In the IP Address Method field select the method that the IP Address for the NetWaySP8 will be obtained
(STATIC or DHCP), then follow the appropriate steps.
Static:
A. IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned to the NetWaySP8 by the network administrator.
B. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet of the network.
C. Gateway: Enter the TCP/IP gateway of the network access point (router) being used.
Gateway configuration is required to properly receive emails from the device.
D. HTTP Port: Enter the HTTP port number assigned to the NetWaySP8 module by the network
administrator to allow remote access and monitoring. The default inbound port setting is 80. HTTP is not
encrypted and unsecure. Even though HTTP can be used for remote access, it is recommended primarily
for use with LAN connections.
E.
HTTPS Port: Enter the HTTPS port number assigned to the NetWaySP8 module by the network
administrator to allow remote access and monitoring. The default inbound port setting is 443.
Being encrypted and more secure, HTTPS is highly recommended for remote access.
F.
Click the button labeled
Submit Network Settings.
A dialog box will display “New network settings will take effect after the server is rebooted”. Click
OK.
DHCP:
A. After selecting DHCP in the IP Address Method field click the button labeled
Submit Network Settings.
A dialog box will display “New network settings will take effect after the server is rebooted”. Click
OK.
Next, click on the button labeled
Reboot Server. After rebooting the NetWaySP8 will be set in the DHCP
mode. The IP address will be assigned by the router when the NetWaySP8 is connected to the network.
It is recommended to have the assigned IP Address reserved to ensure continued access
(see the network administrator).
B. Subnet Mask: When operating in DHCP, the router will assign the subnet mask values.
C. Gateway: Enter the TCP/IP gateway of the network access point (router) being used.
D. HTTP Port: Enter the HTTP port number assigned to the NetWaySP8 module by the network administrator
to allow remote access and monitoring. The default inbound port setting is 80. HTTP is not encrypted and
unsecure. Even though HTTP can be used for remote access, it is recommended primarily for use with
LAN connections.
E.
HTTPS Port: Enter the HTTPS port number assigned to the NetWaySP8 module by the network
administrator to allow remote access and monitoring. The default inbound port setting is 443.
Being encrypted and more secure, HTTPS is highly recommended for remote access.
F.
Click the button labeled
Submit Network Settings.
A dialog box will display “New network settings will take effect after the server is rebooted”. Click
OK.
Heartbeat Timer:
The heartbeat timer will send a trap message indicating that the NetWaySP8 is still connected and communicating.
Setting the Heartbeat Timer:
1. Click the button labeled
Heartbeat Timer Setting.
2. Select the desired time between heartbeat messaging in the Days, Hours, Minutes and Seconds in
corresponding fields.
3. Click the button labeled
Submit to save setting.
Factory Reset Option:
1. Power the unit down. Allow approximately 30 seconds
for the unit to power down completely.
2. Depress Factory Reset button on NetWaySP8B while
reapplying power to the unit (Fig. 2, pg. 5; Fig. 3c, pg. 6).
Continue holding the button until the LEDs on board go
through the start up cycle, then release the button.
3. The unit returns to the original factory settings.
Fig. 2
Factory Reset
Factory Reset
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NetwaySP8B
