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Operation
Accessing the Interface homepage
To start using the LWS Connect the console to power. Connect the out-door wireless antenna, to the
console by screwing the antenna cable in. Connect the provided cross-over Ethernet cable to the LWS
and to your computer.
Ensure that your computer has an IP Address of 19.2.168.1.1 (or similar) and a subnet mask of
25.5..25.5..25.5..0. If you need further information please refer to section "Establishing a LAN Connection
to the LWS Console"
Open an approved web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome)
and type Into the address box, the address 19.2.168.1.9.0. Once the Home page is accessed the IP
of the console can be changed in the "IP address" button, this can be found by clicking on the
"Settings" link.
To reset the Console default IP Address settings, see the section entitled "Restoring Console
Factory Default Values".
The Home page provides the basic system information to the user. It shows:
• The current Electric-Field being measured in the form of Graphs (0-10kV/m).
• The current Lightning Warning System Time and Date (see "Changing the Settings: Time and
Date" for more information). If the colour of the time is red then your PC time is different to your
LWS time. If the times are different they should be changed to the correct local time.
• The status of the Sensor and Range Extender batteries (if connected and only if it is flat).
• If a Lightning event has been detected.
• A series of links to other sections of the web user interface.
• Current Alarm State (All Clear, Warning or Alarm)
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