Kramer Electronics FC-8 user manual Using the Default Network Configuration

Configuring the FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge

6.1Using the Default Network Configuration

The FC-8is configured in the factory with the following default configuration that can be used immediately in an ad-hoc network:

Table 2: FC-8 Default Network Configuration

Parameter	Value
Network Name	!Kramer-FC8 (ad hoc network)
IP Address	192.168.3.2
Subnet Mask	255.255.255.0
Mode	Serial Net
Port	10000

6.2Configuring the Host System to Operate with FC-8

The wireless connection on the host system must be configured to communicate with the FC-8. (It is assumed that a wireless network adapter is installed and operating on the host system.)

To configure the host system for first-time wireless operation:

1.Power on the FC-8by connecting its 12V DC power supply. Verify that the ON LED lights.

2.The host automatically detects the wireless adapter and displays an icon in the lower-right corner showing that a wireless network was detected.

3.Click the wireless network icon, then click View Available Wireless Networks.

The Wireless Network Connection window appears (see Figure 4). You should see your wireless network listed with the network name Kramer-FC8. If you don©t see the network, click Refresh network list in the upper-left corner.

4.Make sure the status Connected is shown.

If the network status is not Connected, click Kramer-FC8, and click Connect in the lower-right corner.

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