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title: "Access the Device"
slug: "access-the-device-21"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-11-06T09:25:29Z
published: 2026-11-06T09:25:29Z
canonical: "knowledge.akuvox.com/access-the-device-21"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.akuvox.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Access the Device

Akuvox indoor monitor system settings can be either accessed on the device or its web interface.

## Device Start-up Network Selection

After the device boots up initially, you are required to select the network connection for the device. You can either select an Ethernet or Wireless network connection.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> - Only C313W/C313W-2/C313W-LP-2 support network connection via Wi-Fi.
> - Please refer to [Network Setting & Other Connection](/v1/docs/network-setting-17) for the configuration of the Ethernet and wireless network connection

## Access the Device Settings

### Access Device Basic Settings

You can access the device's basic and advanced settings to configure different types of functions as needed. To access the device's basic settings, tap **More > Settings.**

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/screen (59).bmp)

### Access Device Advance Settings

To access the advanced settings, press **More > Settings > Advance**. Press the default password 123456 to enter the advanced settings.

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## Access the Device Web Settings

You can enter the device IP address in a browser and log into the device web interface where you can configure and adjust parameters.

You can check device IP on device **Settings > Status > Network** screen. You can also search the device by IP scanner, which can search all the devices on the same LAN.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-SX2S4UAY.png)

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f09a6106-e976-455e-b2d0-3d88b5385960/Images/Documentation/image-JM56T2SR.png)

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> - Download IP scanner:
> 
> [https://knowledge.akuvox.com/docs/akuvox-ip-scanner?highlight=IP](https://knowledge.akuvox.com/docs/akuvox-ip-scanner?highlight=IP)
> - See detailed guide:
> - [https://knowledge.akuvox.com/v1/docs/en/how-to-obtain-ip-address-via-ip-scanner?highlight=IP%20Scanner](https://knowledge.akuvox.com/v1/docs/en/how-to-obtain-ip-address-via-ip-scanner?highlight=IP%20Scanner)
> - Google Chrome browser is strongly recommended.
> - The initial username and password are **admin** and please be case-sensitive to the user names and passwords entered.