# Connecting the EI Tunnel Manager

Unpack your EI Tunnel Manager unit and check that the following components have been included: power cable, display port to VGA adapter, and DIN rail mounting kit.

Perform the steps below before connecting to the web user interface:

1. Connect EI Tunnel Manager unit to your production network using the External Ethernet port.

   Number | EI-200 | EI-300 | EI-700
   1 | External (DHCP) | External (DHCP) | External (DHCP)
   2 | Internal (192.168.1.100) | Internal (192.168.1.100) | Internal (192.168.1.100)
   3 | N/A | Internal (DHCP default) | Internal (DHCP default)

2. Connect the EI Tunnel Manager unit to your reader network LAN using the Internal Ethernet port.

3. Connect any desired peripherals such as monitor, mouse, or keyboard to your EI Tunnel Manager unit using the USB ports before powering on the device.

4. Connect the EI Tunnel Manager unit to power and start the device.