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3. Configuring the ePowerSwitch M8 master
Before you can use the ePowerSwitch M8 on your network, you must configure its network
settings. Ask your network administrator for the correct settings.
You can configure the ePowerSwitch M8 by one of two methods:
Method 1:
Through a network using the ePowerSwitch Finder program
This is the simplest and fastest configuration method, but you need to have access to a PC
running the Windows operating system. You should use this program at least for the first
configuration, because it lets you configure your ePowerSwitch M8 through your local network
even if its network settings (IP address, subnet mask and port number) are not the same as
those of your PC or your local network.
The ePowerSwitch Finder program is included on the supplied CD.
If you decide to use this method, go to section 4, “Configuration using the ePowerSwitch Finder
program”.
The default network settings are:
IP address:
192.168.100.100
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Port number:
80
Method 2:
Through an RS 232 serial connection using a terminal program
If you are using a PC, use the supplied serial cable and a terminal program, such as
HyperTerminal, which is a component of Windows.
If you decide to use this method, go to section 5, “Configuration using a Terminal Program”.