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If you wish to set a static IP address on the machine, then you will have to plug a monitor and keyboard into the computer. You can do this step without plugging into the panel or actual network. (see Appendix A, Setting Network Manually).
Make sure that the link cable, power and network cables are plugged in correctly.
Push power button on the front of the WebLink. The WebLink should beep when it has started to let you know it is functioning properly. A WebLink Base will beep two times. A WebLink with Scheduler will beep three times.
If you know the IP address assigned to the WebLink, you should be able to connect to it now. If you do not know the address, you can see it by plugging in a monitor to the machine. You will see a display like this:
Log into the WebLink from a web browser. Many installations will require you to type in the numeric address. From the example above, that would be http://192.168.1.75. The default user name is 'admin' and the password is 'link0002' (those are zeros). NOTE: CHANGE THE ADMIN PASSWORD
In the administration section, set the site info by clicking on the edit button. On this screen you are able to add text for a message that will appear below the image on the main page. Also, you can insert your own image for the start page. Note: Be care not to use an image that is too large. Best would be to size your image to 320x240.
Set the Date/Time of the WebLink by clicking the Date/Time link at the top of the Administration section. There are four settings on this page:
Current Time - This should match the current time for your location
Time Zone - Please pick a place city/region that matches your time zone and daylight savings settings.
Latitude / Longitude - You may copy the settings from WinControl, since it allows you to pick your location by city.
Time Server - If your network has an NTP time server that will keep all the computer clocks synchronized, you may enter its address here. When you click on the Set Server button, the WebLink will verify that the time server is functioning before accepting the setting.
Make changes to the WebLink's Settings (see the section called “Setup - Settings Tab - Properties”).
Minimum Password Length - If set to zero, a user may have a blank password.
Maximum Override Duration - This will restrict, system wide, the maximum duration of an override on the WebLink. You may want to use the Roles to restrict override duration in stead.
Override Frequency - If you are using My Lights, you will set the override frequency of the Desktop Override here.
Demo Mode - This will restrict the WebLink from sending any scheduled actions or overrides to the data line.
Watchdog Device - Set this device to have the WebLink send an On to a particular device every minute. You can then wire up a light, horn, etc. to the relay to notify if the WebLink ceases to function for whatever reason.
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| Chapter 10. WebLink - Frequently Asked Questions |  | Appendix A. Setting Network Manually |
