hEX
hEX is a powerful five port Gigabit Ethernet router for locations where wireless connectivity is not required.
First use
1. Choose your powering solution, please see
2. Connect your Internet cable to port 1 (labeled “Internet”), and local network computers to ports 2-5.
3. Connect your direct input power jack if not using POE, to start up the device.
4. If using POE please see section
5. The device will boot up and after short beep, the network will be available for connecting.
6. Set your computer IP configuration to automatic (DHCP).
7. Once connected to the network, open http://192.168.88.1 in your web browser to start configuration, since
there is no password by default, you will be logged in automatically.
8. We recommend clicking the “Check for updates” button and updating your RouterOS software to the latest
version to ensure the best performance and stability.
9. Set up your password in the screen that loads.
Mounting
This device is designed for use indoors by placing it on the flat surface or mounting on the wall, mounting points are
shown on the picture below, screws are not included in the package. Screws with size 4x25 mm fit nicely,
depending on your wall structure you can use dowels 6x30 mm and 6 mm drill bit if needed.
When mounting on the wall, please ensure that cable feed is pointing downwards. We recommend using Cat6
cable for our devices. The IP rating scale for this device is IPX0.
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Document #49563 Modified on: 01.OKT.2019
