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WI-MOD-9-E Wireless Ethernet User Manual
WI-MOD-9-E Manual V1.9 Page 22
3.3 Configuring the Unit for the First Time
The WI-MOD-9-E has a built-in webserver, containing webpages for analysis and modification
of configuration. The configuration can be accessed using Microsoft® Internet Explorer. This
program is shipped with Microsoft Windows or may be obtained freely via the Microsoft®
website.
Configuration of IP address, gateway address and subnet mask may also be accessed via the
RS-232 serial port.
Accessing Configuration for the first time
There are two methods for accessing the configuration inside a WI-MOD-9-E. The first method
requires changing your computer settings so that the configuring PC is on the same network as
the WI-MOD-9-E with factory default settings. This is the preferred method and is much less
complicated than the second method. You will need a “straight-through” Ethernet cable between
the PC Ethernet port and the WI-MOD-9-E. The factory default Ethernet address for the WI-
MOD-9-E is 192.168.0.1XX where XX are the last two digits of the serial number (check the
label on the back of the module).
The second method requires setting an IP address in the WI-MOD-9-E such that it is accessible
on your network without having to change your network settings.
3.3.1 Set PC to same network as WI-MOD-9-E
Connect the Ethernet cable between unit
and the PC configuring the module.
• Set the Factory Default Switch to the
SETUP position. This will always start
the WI-MOD-9-E with Ethernet IP
address 192.168.0.1XX, subnet mask
255.255.255.0, gateway IP 192.168.0.1
and the radio disabled. Do not forget
to set the switch back to the RUN
position and cycle power at the
conclusion of configuration for
resumption of normal operation.
• Power up the WI-MOD-9-E module.
• Open “Network Settings” on your PC
under Control Panel. The following
description is for Windows XP -
earlier Windows operating systems
have similar settings.