StarTech.com CABCONS1716I User Manual

Instruction Manual

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Unlike the DHCP access method described above, some networks rely on static IP 

addresses wherein every device has a pre-configured IP address that does not change.
To access the Web configuration for this product, you will need to configure the 

workstation you are using to the same subnet (255.255.255.0) and also assign it a valid 

IP address (i.e. 192.168.1.100). For details on how to change the IP address of your 

computer (if necessary), consult your documentation or System Administrator  

for assistance.
NOTE: It is advisable to verify whether another device on your network is using the 

same IP address as the CABCONS1716I before connecting it to the network, to avoid 

a conflict. Should an IP address conflict occur with another device on the network, 

power off the conflicting device or assign it another IP address before continuing  

the installation.
NOTE: Not all IP addresses are valid for a given subnet. If you are required to change 

your subnet (and therefore IP address) to configure the unit, be sure the IP address you 

choose is within the allowable range for the 255.255.255.0 subnet.
Once your computer is configured to the same subnet as the CABCONS1716I, you can 

use the IP address 192.168.1.123 to access the Web configuration system.

Configuring the CABCONS1716I using a serial cable is the best choice if you need to 

preconfigure the unit before attaching it to a network (i.e. when sending to a branch 

office, customer site, etc.). 
In general, the Web configuration is preferable because of its intuitive interface and 

the fact that you do not have to be within close physical proximity to perform the 

configuration. However, if you wish to use the serial cable method to configure the 

CABCONS1716I, you can use any typical communication software package (UNIX: tip, 

cu, kermit, minicom; Windows: HyperTerminal, kermit).