Log In. Advantech EKI-7706E-2F, EKI-7706E-2FI, EKI-7706G-2F, EKI-7706G-2FI

4.1

Log In

To access the login window, connect the device to the network, see “Connecting the

Switch to Ethernet Ports” on page 17. Once the switch is installed and connected,

power on the switch see the following procedures to log into your switch.

When the switch is first installed, the default network configuration is set to DHCP enabled. You will need to make sure your network environment supports the switch setup before connecting it to the network.

1.

Launch your web browser on a computer.

2.

In the browser’s address bar type in the default IP address: 192.168.1.1.

The login screen displays.

3.

Enter the default user name and password (admin/admin) to log into the management interface. You can change the default password after you have successfully logged in.

4.

Click Login to enter the management interface.

Figure 4.1 Login Screen

4.2

Recommended Practices

One of the easiest things to do to help increase the security posture of the network infrastructure is to implement a policy and standard for secure management. This practice is an easy way to maintain a healthy and secure network.

After you have performed the basic configurations on your switches, the following is a recommendation which is considered best practice policy.

4.2.1

Changing Default Password

In keeping with good management and security practices, it is recommended that you change the default password as soon as the device is functioning and setup correctly. The following details the necessary steps to change the default password.

To change the password:

1.

Navigate to Tools > User Account .

2.

From the User drop-down menu, select the Admin (default) account.

3.

In the User Name field, enter admin for this account. It is not necessary to change the user name, however, a change in the default settings increases the security settings.

4.

In the Password field, type in the new password. Re-type the same password in the Retype Password field.

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