Moxa Manuals & User Guides

Moxa Inc. is a global leader in industrial networking, computing, and automation solutions, dedicated to enabling connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). With over three decades of industry experience, Moxa connects millions of devices worldwide across industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, and marine engineering.

Their comprehensive portfolio includes industrial Ethernet switches, wireless connectivity solutions, serial-to-Ethernet device servers, and embedded computers designed to withstand harsh environments. The company emphasizes reliability and security in its ruggedized hardware, ensuring continuous operation in extreme temperatures, high vibration, and electrically noisy settings.

• What are the default login credentials for Moxa devices?

  Common default credentials for many Moxa devices are username 'admin' and password 'moxa'. However, recent firmware may require setting a custom password upon first login.

• How do I reset my Moxa switch to factory defaults?

  Typically, you can reset the device by pressing and holding the 'Reset' button for 5 continuous seconds until the STATE or RDY LED blinks rapidly, then release using a pointed object like a paper clip.

• What is the default IP address for Moxa managed switches?

  Many Moxa managed switches and gateways use the default IP address 192.168.127.253 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

• Where can I find the serial number and model name?

  The model name and serial number are usually located on a white label on the side, bottom, or rear panel of the device hardware.

• Do Moxa products require grounding?

  Yes, most Moxa industrial devices have a grounding screw and should be connected to a grounding surface using a minimum 1.5 mm2 or 16 AWG wire to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI).