Connect a Laptop to an INSIGHT QCXM or QCM controller and first time Login

Objective

Outline the steps necessary to connect to a QCXM or QCM controller.

Environment

All users of QCXM and QCM controllers.

Procedure

• Find the Ethernet ports underneath the controller (you can use port 1 or port 2) and on your laptop

• Connect the Ethernet cable to the controller and the laptop in the ports identified
  • Ensure the connection and data lights are illuminated for a good connection

• On your laptop, RIGHT CLICK the windows icon and go to NETWORK CONNECTIONS

• Find and click on CHANGE ADAPTER OPTIONS

• Find and RIGHT CLICK on ETHERNET

• Find and LEFT CLICK on PROPERTIES

• Find and SELECT on VERSION 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click PROPERTIES

• The default IP Addresses of the QCXM controller are 192.168.5.5 for Port 1 (on left) and 176.168.5.6 for Port 2 (on right).  The default IP Addresses of the QCM controller are 192.168.5.5 for Port 1 and 192.168.6.6 for Port 2.
• If connecting to Port 1, change the Network Settings on the Laptop to:

• On your laptop, open an Internet Browser.
• Enter the IP Address of the controller (192.168.5.5 or 176.168.5.6) into the URL bar and press the Enter key.
• Once the controller home screen is presented, find and click the USER icon at the top right, and select LOGIN
• • Login using the factory default credentials: 
    • USERNAME: admin
    • PASSWORD: ingersoll
  • Click LOGIN
    • You will be required to change this to your own password after successful first login.