5 Web-based Interface and
Configuration
Every FMunit can be configured and managed using a Web-based GUI.
By default:
•
each FM2200 is configured in
Mesh Point
Mode with the Layer 2 IP
address 192.168.0.10 and netmask 255.255.255.0.
•
each FM1100 is configured in
Bridge
Mode with the Bridge IP ad-
dress 192.168.0.10 and netmask 255.255.255.0.
To change the settings on the units, you need to log-in to the Web-based
interface.
5.1
Software and Hardware Requirements
To log-in to Web GUI, you need a PC with a Web-browser, an Ethernet port,
and an Ethernet cable.
Requirements List:
•
Cat5 Crossover Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors.
•
PC with the following characteristics:
– Windows XP or Windows 2000.
In this manual, we assume to
use Windows XP and every instruction or screenshot is based
on this assumption. The device can also be configured using
other OS’, such as Linux or older versions of Windows.
– Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
In this manual, we assume to
use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or newer. A Fluidmesh device
can also be configured using other browsers such as older ver-
sions of Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari but the configuration
using these browsers has not been thoroughly tested.
– Wired Ethernet Network Card.
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