User`s manual

EDS-828 Series User’s Manual Getting Started
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NOTE
The Telnet Console looks and operates in precisely the same manner as the RS-232 Console.
Configuration by Web Browser
The Moxa EDS-828’s web browser interface provides a convenient way to modify the switch’s
configuration and access the built-in monitoring and network administration functions. The
recommended web browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or 6.0 with JVM (Java Virtual
Machine) installed.
NOTE
To use the EDS-828’s management and monitoring functions from a PC host connected to the
same LAN as the EDS-828, you must make sure that the PC host and the EDS-828 are on the
same logical subnetwork.
NOTE
If the EDS-828 is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is on
the management VLAN. Refer to the “Configuring 802.1Q VLAN” in Chapter 3 for the VLAN
settings.
NOTE
Before accessing the EDS-828’s web browser interface, first connect one of its RJ45 Ethernet
ports to your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet NIC. You can establish a
connection with either a straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cable.
NOTE
The EDS-828’s default IP is 192.168.127.253.
Follow the steps below to access the EDS-828’s web browser interface.
1. Open Internet Explorer and type the EDS-828’s IP address in the Address field. Press Enter
to establish the connection.
2. The web login page will open. Select the login account (Admin or User) and enter the
Password (this is the same as the Console password), and then click Login to continue. Leave
the Password field blank if a password has not been set.