First-Time Installation And Configuration - Moxa Technologies AirWorks AWK-1137C Series User Manual

AirWorks AWK-1137C UM

First-time Installation and Configuration

Before installing the AWK-1137C, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. You will need
access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The AWK-1137C has a default IP address
that must be used when connecting to the device for the first time.
Step 1: Connect a power source.
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The AWK-1137C can be powered by a DC power input.
• Step 2: Connect the AWK-1137C to a notebook or PC.
Since the AWK-1137C supports MDI/MDI-X auto-sensing, you can use either a straight-through cable or
crossover cable to connect the AWK-1137C to a computer. The LED indicator on the AWK-1137C's LAN port
will light up when a connection is established.
• Step 3: Set up the computer's IP address.
Choose an IP address on the same subnet as the AWK-1137C. Since the AWK-1137C's default IP address
is 192.168.127.253, and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, you should set the IP address of the
computer to 192.168.127.xxx.
After you select Maintenance  Load Factory Default and click the Submit button, the AWK-1137C will be
NOTE
reset to factory default settings and the IP address will be reset to 192.168.127.253.
• Step 4: Use the web-based manager to configure the AWK-1137C
Open your computer's web browser and type http://192.168.127.253 in the address field to access the
homepage of the web-based Network Manager. Before the homepage opens, you will need to enter the
Username and Password as shown in the following figure. For first-time configuration, enter the default
username and password and then click on the Login button.
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Getting Started