powered up, you must install software on the device and configure the network settings in
MAX.
Note Installing software may change the network behavior of the device. For
information about network behavior by installed software version, visit ni.com/
info and enter the Info Code ipconfigcrio.
Configuring the System in Measurement &
Automation Explorer (MAX)
Complete the following steps to find the system in MAX.
1. Launch MAX on the host computer.
2. Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system.
3. Select your target.
Tip MAX lists the system under the model number followed by the serial
number, such as NI-sbRIO-9637-########.
Setting a System Password
Complete the following steps to set a system password.
Note The default username for the sbRIO-9637 is admin. There is no default
password for the sbRIO-9637, so you must leave the password field blank when
logging in until you set a system password.
1. Right-click your system and select
Web Configuration.
The NI Web-Based Configuration and Monitoring utility opens in your default browser
and is where you set the password. If you have not installed Microsoft Silverlight,
NI Web-based Configuration & Monitoring prompts you to do so.
2. Enter a unique name for your system in the Hostname field.
3. Click the Security Configuration icon.
4. Click Login.
5. In the Login dialog box, enter the username admin and leave the password field blank.
6. Click OK.
7. Click Change Password.
8. Enter and re-enter a new password.
9. Click OK.
10. Click Save.
11. Click OK to confirm you are changing the password.
Caution NI cannot recover lost system passwords. If you forget the password,
you must contact NI and reformat the controller.
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