SMC Networks manual Configuring the SMCWHSG44-G, Entering the Password

address of the computer to 192.168.2.xxx (the default IP address of the SMCWHSG44-Gis 192.168.2.1) and the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.) It is preferred to set the computer to “obtain an IP address automatically” so the router will give your computer the correct settings automatically.

NOTE: For some versions of Windows, the computer needs to be restarted for the changes of TCP/IP settings to take effect.

1.8. Configuring the SMCWHSG44-G

The SMCWHSG44-Gis DHCP server enabled by default. After the IP addressing is configured, launch a Web browser on the managing computer. Then, go to “http://192.168.2.1” to log on to the Wireless Hotspot Gateway for Web-based management.

1.8.1. Entering the Password

To log onto the Web based management interface, you will be prompted to enter the password. For first-time configuration, default password is “smcadmin”. And then, click the LOGIN button.

Fig. 9. Entering the Password.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that the password be changed to another value for security reasons. On the start page, go to the SYSTEM\Password Settings page to change the value of the password (see Section 2.3.2 for more information).

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