MXconfig

Features and Benefits   

• Mass managed function configuration increases deployment efficiency and reduces setup time
• Mass configuration duplication reduces installation costs
• Link sequence detection eliminates manual setting errors
• Configuration overview and documentation for easy status review and management
• Three user privilege levels enhance security and management flexibility 

Introduction

Moxa’s MXconfig is a comprehensive Windows-based utility that is used to install, configure, and maintain multiple Moxa devices on industrial networks. This suite of useful tools helps users set the IP addresses of multiple devices with one click, configure the redundant protocols and VLAN settings, modify multiple network configurations of multiple Moxa devices, upload firmware to multiple devices, export/ import configuration files, copy configuration settings across devices, easily link to web and Telnet consoles, and test device connectivity. MXconfig gives device installers and control engineers a powerful and easy way to mass configure devices, and it effectively reduces the setup and maintenance cost. 

Supported Devices for MXconfig 2.4

Whitepaper: Overcoming Obstacles of Industrial Network Management

Industrial automation networks require rugged hardware for harsh environments and user-centric software tools to enhance the user interface for efficient network deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting. In this white paper, we discuss the obstacles inherent in each industrial network life cycle segment, and how network management software tailored for industry overcomes these obstacles and reduces the total cost of ownership.

FAQ: Is Your Network Infrastructure Ready for the IIoT?

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) trend aims to improve efficiency and productivity by connecting different devices together as well as collecting and analyzing large volumes of data to offer accurate information. However, before reaping the benefits of the IIoT, users need to ensure that the correct infrastructure is in place. To make sure your network is ready for the IIoT, check out five of the most frequently mentioned questions.

MXstudio’s Offerings

MXconfig Industrial Network Configuration Tool

• Mass configuration function to reduce setup time
• Topology analysis to eliminate manual setting errors
• Configuration overview for efficient management

MXview Industrial Network Management Software

• Auto discovery of network devices and physical connections
• Event playback for quick troubleshooting
• Color-coded VLAN/IGMP groups and other visualized network data
• Supports MXview ToGo mobile app for remote monitoring and notification—anytime, anywhere

N-Snap Industrial Network Snapshot Tool

• A standalone data collection tool to take network snapshots for quick troubleshooting
• Compare network and device data, and highlight the differences