Specifications

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Configuring the System in Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX)
After connecting the cRIO-9030 to the host computer, complete the following steps to configure
the system for the first time in MAX:
1. Launch NI MAX on the host computer.
2. Expand Remote Systems in the MAX configuration tree and select the system. MAX lists
the system as the model name followed by the serial number, such as
NI-CRIO-9030-1856AAA.
Note If you cannot find the system in the MAX configuration tree, refer to the
Troubleshooting Network Communication section.
Setting a System Password
1. Right-click the system under Remote Systems and select Web Configuration. The Web
Configuration window appears in a browser.
2. Optionally, you can enter a descriptive name for the system in the Hostname field. A
descriptive name makes it easier to find the system on a network with other devices.
3. Click the Security Configuration icon on the left.
The Security Configuration window appears.
4. Click Login at the top right.
5. Enter admin as the user name, leave the password field blank, and click OK.