Chapter
4 - CONFIGURATION
The WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W provides an embedded Web Server that resides in the
module’s memory. The Web
Server allows
you to perform configuration and diagnostics functions on the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W using the Microsoft® Internet
Explorer® or
Google Chrome™ Web browser, which can be obtained from their websites. Using other browsers is
not advised, since they may not be fully compatible with the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W Web Server webpages.
NOTE Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) version 6 will not load webpages due to a compatibility issue
between IE version 6 and SSL-security websites.
4.1 Connecting and Logging On
Use the following procedure to directly connect a PC to the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W in order to configure the
module using the Web Server. Because the default IP address of the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W is within the IP range
192.168.0.XXX, it may not be compatible with the network or computer that you are using for configuration. In
the following steps, you will temporarily change the
computer’s IP address to allow connection to the module.
You will need a straight-through Ethernet cable for connecting to the
module’s Ethernet port. The module’s default
configuration settings are as follows:
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Operating mode: Client
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Device mode: Bridge
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IP address: 192.168.0.1XX, where
“XX” is the last two digits of the serial number (the default IP address is
shown on the printed label on the back of the module)
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Netmask: 255.255.255.0
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Username: user
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Password: user
1. Connect a straight-through Ethernet cable between the
module’s Ethernet port and the PC.
2. If you do not know the
module’s IP address, follow these steps to temporarily restore the module’s default
settings:
a. Set the RUN/SETUP switch (located on the end plate of the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W ) to the
SETUP position. b. Power on the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W module.
When the WI-MOD-xxx-E-5W is powered on with the switch in the SETUP position, the module temporarily
loads its factory default settings and disables the radio. The previous configuration remains stored in non-
volatile memory and will only change if a configuration parameter is modified via the Web Server and the
change is saved.
NOTE Remember to set the RUN/SETUP switch back to the RUN position and restart the module
at the conclusion of configuration.
3. On the PC, open the Control Panel, and then click Network Settings.
The following description is for Windows XP. Earlier Windows operating systems have similar settings.
4. Open Properties of Local Area Connection.
