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3.1.2 LAN connection with a networked host computer
Connect a standard CAT-5 network cable from the RJ45 port at the back of the DASDEC II into a routing hub or
other network switching device. You will likely need assistance from a network administrator to insure the
DASDEC II's default network address of 192.168.0.200 will be visible on the network, or will not clash with an
existing node (optionally, you will have to change the DASDEC II IP address using one of the methods described
above in section 3.1.1). Once the DASDEC II is powered up, booted, and operational, it can be accessed via a
Web browser from any remote computer on the LAN routed to see the address 192.168.0.200 (or whatever
address has already been used for the DASDEC II).
Follow the instructions in Chapter 3.2 Web Server Login for logging into the DASDEC II using the Web login
page. After login, the DASDEC II is ready to use, although typically it will be desirable to reconfigure the network
address. If the network address is changed, subsequent logins will need to use the new address in the http URL.
Follow the directions in Chapter 4 for general DASDEC II Decoder/Encoder setup via the Web browser interface.
3.2 Web Server Login
The DASDEC II features a built in Web Server that provides the user interface for all operations. This means the DASDEC
II can be operated over a LAN via any popular Web Browser. It also means that no special interface software or operating
system is required. When the DASDEC II is operated from a directly connected monitor, a built in Web browser is used
DASDEC II Web Browser Login Screen
To reach the DASDEC II Web interface from a browser, make sure the DASDEC II is on the same LAN as the browser
host and type http://<DASDEC II IP Address> (for example, http://192.168.0.200). If secure access has been configured,
you must use https and a browser that supports 128-bit SSL encryption. When the DASDEC II successfully connects for a
Web session, it presents the following page in the Web browser.
Type Admin as the default user name
Type dasdec as the default password
Click the button. With the correct user name and password, the DASDEC II will login. If the user or password is
incorrect, the DASDEC II will display a message indicating the problem. If the DASDEC II is left unattended for 10 minutes
the idle logged in account will automatically logout. A message indicating session timeout will be displayed on the login
screen. Multiple login sessions are allowed at the same time.
At the first login, DASDEC II will show the main tabbed page Setup with the radio button page Server in your web
browser (Setup > Server page). Subsequent logins will start at the last page displayed prior to logout.