Multitech manual Part B Configuring the FF240-IP Server, Setting Admin PC to Startup IP Address

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Part B: Configuring the FF240-IP Server

1. Setting Admin PC to Startup IP Address

To initially access the FF240-IP, you will need to connect the unit directly to a compatible computer. This process is detailed below. After the first setup, you can change the IP address of the FF240-IP unit to one that is capable of operating on the network where it will permanently reside. If the FF240- IP is already attached to a network, the Client software can Auto-discover the IP address.

Alternatively, using the Command/Console port, you can use a terminal program (like HyperTerminal) and type “ifconfig eth0 ‘IP address’”. After that you can temporarily use the web interface for access

and permanently set the IP address in the System Configuration section.

A. Connect a PC directly to your FF240-IP unit using an RJ 45 network cable (this may entail disconnecting the PC from its current network).

B. Set the computer now connected to the FF240-IP to IP address http://192.168.2.x, where x can be from 2 to 254 (the factory default for the FF240-IP is 192.168.2.1). Make sure you write down your PC’s original network settings so you may re-enter them when finished.

Windows XP/2003		Windows 2000
a.	From the Windows desktop, right-click on	a.	From the Windows desktop, right-click on
	“My Network Places,” and select		“My Network Places,” and select
	“Properties.”		“Properties.”
b.	In the Network Connection screen, right-	b.	In the Network and Dialup Connections
	click on “Local Area Connection.”		screen, right-click on “Local Area
c.	In the Local Area Connection Properties		Connection” and select “Properties.”
	screen, on the “General” tab, scroll to the	c.	In the Local Area Connection Properties
	“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” entry and		screen, select the “Internet Protocol
	select it. Click “Properties.”		(TCP/IP)” entry. Click “Properties.”
d.	In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)	d.	In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
	Properties screen, record the existing IP		Properties screen, record the existing IP
	address. Then reset the IP address to		address. Then reset the IP address to
	192.168.2.2.		192.168.2.2.

Windows Vista

a. Click on Start and go to Network.

b. In the left-hand ‘Folders’ pane, Right-click on Network and select Properties. c. For the Local Area Connection, click on the View Status link.

d. In the Status window, click on Properties. Click Continue when the permission window pops- up.

e. In the Properties window, click once to highlight “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and then click Properties below.

f. Here you can select the “Use the following IP address:” radio button, and then set the “IP Address” to 192.168.2.2.

g. Click OK, then click Close and then Close again.

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