User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Getting Started
- Chapter 3 Initial IP Configuration
- Chapter 4 Choosing the Proper Operation Mode
- Chapter 5 Web Console Configuration
- Chapter 6 Installing and Configuring the Software
- Appendix A SNMP Agents with MIB II & RS-232 Like Groups
- Appendix B Well Known Port Numbers
- Appendix C Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
- Appendix D FCC Warning Statement
- Appendix E Service Information
NPort W2250/2150 Plus User’s Manual Initial IP Configuration
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Installation Procedure for First-time Users
STEP 1: After removing NPort from the box, use a cross-over Ethernet cable to connect directly
to your computer’s Ethernet port.
STEP 2: Attach the power adaptor to the NPort and then plug the adaptor into an electrical outlet.
STEP 3: Use the Web console to configure the NPort W2250/2150 via the Ethernet port.
NOTE
Web Console
We recommend that you use the web console to configure NPort W2250/2150. See Chapter 5 for
instructions on how to use the web console.
Network Interface
Only one Network Interface can be used at the same time. If the Ethernet Link is active, then the
WLAN will be disabled. If the WLAN is active, then the Ethernet Link will be disabled.
Connect First!
You must connect the Ethernet cable first before powering up your NPort.
Factory Default IP Address
NPort W2250/2150 is configured with the following default IP addresses:
LAN:
Setting static IP
IP Address 192.168.126.254
Netmask 255.255.255.0
Æ If the Ethernet port is unable to get an IP address from the DHCP server, then the IP
address/netmask will revert to 192.168.126.254/255.255.255.0.
WLAN:
Setting static IP
IP Address 192.168.127.254
Netmask 255.255.255.0
Æ If the WLAN port is unable to get an IP address from the DHCP server, then the IP
address/netmask will revert to 192.168.127.254/255.255.255.0
NOTE
If you forget the IP address, you can use the NPort Search utility (from your PC) to locate the
NPort W2250/2150 unit over the network. You will be able to view the IP address on the screen.
ARP
The ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) command can be used to set up an IP address for your
NPort W2250/2150. The ARP command tells your computer to associate the NPort W2250/2150’s
MAC address with the intended IP address. You must then use Telnet to access the NPort
W2250/2150, at which point the device server’s IP address will be reconfigured.
This function only applies to default IP addresses.
Take the following steps to use ARP to configure the IP address:
1. Obtain a valid IP address for your NPort W2250/2150 from your network administrator.