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Configuring the Workstation

NetMRI always listens on the private IP address 169.254.1.1 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0, which can be used at any time to configure NetMRI using the following procedure. The easiest way to access NetMRI on that address is to temporarily configure your workstation to use address 169.254.1.5, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. The process for Windows 10 is described here, but it may be slightly different for different versions of Windows or other operating systems:

1. From the Start menu button, select Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel dialog, click Network and Internet.
3. In the Network and Internet dialog, click Network and Sharing Center.
4. In the Network and Sharing Center dialogue, click Local Area Connection.
5. In the Local Area Connections Status dialog, click Properties.
6. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button.

7. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog, enter 169.254.1.5 in the IP address field and 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask field, and then click OK in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog and Close in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. (For some versions of Windows, you might need to reboot your computer.) 

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   This IP address change is only necessary for the initial setup. Once the setup is complete, return your workstation to its prior configuration.

   
   

8. Access NetMRI at 169.254.1.1 using SSH.
9. Log in with user name admin and password admin.
10. Configure NetMRI on your appliance. For more information, see Configuring NetMRI.