Moxa EDS-408A [11/109] Configuration by web browser

Moxa Managed Ethernet Switches Getting Started

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Configuration by Web Browser

The Moxa switch’s web console is a convenient platform for modifying the configuration and accessing the

built-in monitoring and network administration functions. You can open the Moxa switch’s web console using a

standard web browser, such as Internet Explorer.

NOTE

To connect to the Moxa switch’s Telnet or web console, your PC host and the Moxa switch must be on the same

logical s

ubnet.

NOTE

If the Moxa switch is configured for other VLAN settings, you must make sure your PC host is on the

management VLAN.

NOTE

When connecting to the Moxa switch’s Telnet or web console, first connect one of the Moxa switch’s Ethernet

ports to

your Ethernet LAN, or directly to your PC’s Ethernet port. You may use either a straight-

through or

cross

-over Ethernet cable.

NOTE

The Moxa switch’s default IP address is 192.168.127.253.

After making sure that the Moxa switch is connected to the same LAN and logical subnet as your PC, open the

Moxa switch’s web console as follows:

1. Connect your web browser to the Moxa switch’s IP address by entering it in the Address or URL field.

2. The Moxa switch’s web console will open, and you will be prompted to log in. Select the login account

(admin or user) and enter the Password. This password will be required to access any of the consoles (web,

serial, Telnet). If you do not wish to create a password, leave the Password field blank and press Enter.

NOTE

By default, no password is assigned to the Moxa switch’s web, serial, and Telnet consoles.