How to Program Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A in Wired Mode

How to Program Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A in Wired Mode

Overview

This article will go through the steps to program a Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A unit to be used in wired mode only. 

Requirements

  1. PC with available Ethernet port
  2. Ethernet Cable
  3. 12-48vdc Power Supply (12vdc included)
  4. Device Search Utility (DSU)
  5. Static IP Address, Subnet Mask (Netmask), & Gateway

Preparation

  1. Download and install DSU (link)

Configure Network Settings

  1. Plug in Ethernet cable between Ethernet port located on the top of the unit and your PC Ethernet port
  2. Plug power supply into Moxa
  3. Launch DSU
  4. Click Search and wait for it to complete

  5. Verify the MAC address matches the white label on the back of the unit
  6. Click Un-Lock (If this is grayed out, skip to step 9)
    1. Username: "admin"; password: "moxa"
    2. Click the device in DSU to highlight
    3. Click Assign IP
    4. Enter IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway
    5. Press OK then wait for it to complete
    6. If successful, Press OK
    7. A new search will automatically start, confirm the same Moxa appears with the correct IP address
    8. Power down Moxa unit and unplug Ethernet cable from PC

    Connect to Company Network

    Alert
    Ethernet MUST be plugged into Ethernet port before power up Moxa
    1. While Moxa is still powered down, plug in company Ethernet cable
    2. Power up Moxa unit
    3. Confirm "Ready" LED is the only status light lit up 

    Drivers

    1. To install drivers, review How to Install Moxa NPort Drivers

    Troubleshooting

    1. Unable to find the unit with DSU
      1. It is very important to first plug in the Ethernet cable before power up the unit. Unplug the power cord, plug in the Ethernet cable, then plug in the power cord. 
    2. WLAN light is flashing green
      1. Power down Moxa, plug in Ethernet cable, and power up Moxa



        • Related Articles

        • How to Program Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A

          Overview This article will go through the steps to program a Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A unit. Requirements PC with available Ethernet port Ethernet Cable 12-48vdc Power Supply (12vdc included) Device Search Utility (DSU) Static IP Address, Subnet ...

        • How to Check and Update Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A Firmware

          Overview The article outlines the procedure for updating the firmware on Moxa NPort W2150A, W2250A, W2150A-W4, and W2250A-W4 devices. For W2150A/W2250A devices only, the device must already be running version 2 firmware. If it is not, you must first ...

        • How to Use a Moxa W2150A / W2250A in Wired Mode

          Overview If there is a need to use a wired Ethernet connection instead of wireless, you can program the Moxa NPort device to function as a wired device instead. Requirements IP Address of Programmed Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A Device Preparation If ...

        • How to Change Moxa NPort W2150A & W2250A IP Address

          Overview This article will go through the steps to change the IP address on a Moxa NPort W2150A/W2250A. Requirements IP Address of Moxa NPort unit SSID Wi-Fi Security Information How to Update Wi-Fi Settings From a web browser, go to ...

        • How to Factory Reset Moxa NPort 5110

          Overview This will restore all settings, including IP address, back to factory defaults. Factory Reset Fully power up Moxa NPort 5110 Using a small pin such as a toothpick or paper clip, gently press and hold down the Reset Button, Ready LED will ...