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3.17
Module Information Configuration
Module Information Webpage Fields
This configuration page is primarily for information purposes. With the exception of the password,
the information entered here is displayed on the root webpage of the WI-MOD-E.
Password
Configuration password.
When changing the password on this screen, it will be sent
unencrypted over any wired network. If encryption is enabled on
the WI-MOD-E, any radio communications are encrypted, and
therefore hidden from radio eavesdroppers. Caution must only be
taken if there are potential eavesdroppers on the wired network.
Device Name
A text field if you wish to label the particular WI-MOD-E.
Owner
A text field for owner name.
Contact
A text field for owner phone number, email address etc.
Description
A text field used for a description of the purpose of the unit.
Location
A text field used to describe the location of the WI-MOD-E.
3.18
Remote Configuration
Because a module configuration is viewed and changed in a web format (which is an Ethernet
application), you can view or change the configuration of a remote module via the wireless link,
provided the remote module is already “linked” to the local WI-MOD-E.
To perform remote configuration, connect a PC to the local module, run Internet Explorer and enter
the IP address of the remote unit - the configuration page of the remote module will be shown and
changes can be made. If the remote module is configured as a Router, enter the wireless IP address
of the router, not the Ethernet address.
Care must be taken if modifying the configuration of a module remotely
. If the Radio
Configuration is changed, some changes made may cause loss of the radio link, and therefore the
network connection.
It is advisable to determine path of the links to the modules you wish to modify, and draw a tree
diagram if necessary. Modify the modules at the “leaves” of your tree diagram. These will be the
furthest away from your connection point in terms of the number of radio or Ethernet links.
In a simple system, this usually means modifying the Client modules first and the Access Point last.
