Basic Faxfinder Configuration; Configuring Faxfinder's Ip Address And Network Settings - Multitech FaxFinder FF240-IP Administrator's Manual

BASIC FAXFINDER CONFIGURATION

Basic FaxFinder Configuration

Configuring FaxFinder's IP Address and Network Settings

To configure the FaxFinder's IP address:
1. Set the admin computer to startup IP address.
If FaxFinder is already connected to a network, the client software can auto-discover the IP address. You
can also use the console port and a terminal program to learn its IP address; enter "ifconfig eth0" in the
terminal program.
Connect the FaxFinder directly to a compatible computer so you can change the FaxFinder's IP address to
one that will operate on your network. To connect a FaxFinder directly to a compatible computer:
a. Use an RJ-45 network cable to connect a PC directly to your FaxFinder (this may require you to
disconnect the PC from its current network).
b. Set the IP address through the PC connected to the FaxFinder. In the Windows Control Panel, open
the Network option. Open Properties for the Local Area Connection. Record the original IP address
so you may re-enter it when finished. Select Use the following IP address and set the IP address to
http://192.168.2.x where x can be from 2 to 254 (use any address except 192.168.2.1). Close the
Properties forms.
2. Login to FaxFinder Web Management.
a. Open a web browser and enter the FaxFinder IP address, 192.168.2.1. The Login screen appears,
showing that the FaxFinder is connected to the network.
Note:
Your browser will display a warning message about expired or invalid certificates. Ignore the warning
or add an exception. Refer to Generating a Server Certificate for details.
b. Enter admin (all lower case) in both the Username and Password fields.
c. Click Login. The Web Management home page appears. Use this page to access all the FaxFinder
Server software screens.
3. Set FaxFinder's IP Addresses.
a. Click System Configuration. The Network Configuration page appears.
b. Enter the IP Address and other network information for your FaxFinder. Refer to Network
Configuration Fields for field details.
c. Click Save.
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Note: At this stage, your computer and the FaxFinder will no longer communicate with each other.
4. Reset the admin computer's IP Address.
a. Reset the computer's IP address to the original value that you recorded in Step 1 or any other IP
address that allows you to communicate with the FaxFinder at its new IP address.
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FaxFinder uses a Secure WEB interface via TLS (HTTPS browsing) with a self-signed certificate.
If you have not changed a DNS setting, changes take effect within a few seconds.
If you have changed a DNS setting, the system prompts you to reboot the unit and changes
take effect when the reboot completes. Change will not take effect if you cancel the reboot.
You can wait to reboot until you complete configuration.
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