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Using Local Management on ScreenBeam The Local Management Interface (LMI) can configure and update a single ScreenBeam.  The different procedures for accessing the LMI are described below. Method 1 works with any source device (Windows, Apple, Google) and is applicable to the ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series. [J](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/support/how-do-i-access-the-local-management-interface-lmi#Method-one)[ump to method 1](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/support/how-do-i-access-the-local-management-interface-lmi#Method-one) Method 2 works with any source device (Windows, Apple, Google) and is applicable to the ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series and 960. [Jump to method 2](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/support/how-do-i-access-the-local-management-interface-lmi#method-two) Method 1: ScreenBeam Local Wi-Fi ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series 1. The Ready to Connect screen should be visible on the display connected to the ScreenBeam. Locate the ScreenBeam's Wi-Fi name (default is **AP-***xxxxxx*) and password (default is **screenbeam**) in the lower-left corner of the display. ![1-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/1-lmi-ap.jpg?width=670&height=433&name=1-lmi-ap.jpg) 2. Use your device (Windows PC, Mac, etc) to connect to the ScreenBeam's Wi-Fi using the credentials found on the Ready to Connect screen. ![2-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/2-lmi-ap.jpg?width=362&height=405&name=2-lmi-ap.jpg) 3. Locate the ScreenBeam's management IP address, shown on the bottom of the Ready to Connect screen. - If the receiver is not connected to an existing wireless network or LAN, its IP address is 192.168.26.1. - If the receiver is connected to a network, the IP address can be identified on the Ready to Connect screen. ![3-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/3-lmi-ap.jpg?width=670&height=436&name=3-lmi-ap.jpg) 4. Enter this address into the web browser of a PC or Apple device. The browser may give an error stating "*The connection or site is not secure or private"*. Manually accept the connection as follows: - For Edge/Chrome: - click **Advanced**, then click **Proceed**. - For Internet Explorer: - click **Details**, then **go to the webpage (not recommended)**. - For Firefox: - click **Advanced** - then click on **Add Exception** - then click **Confirm Security Exception**. ![4-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/4-lmi-ap.jpg?width=670&height=297&name=4-lmi-ap.jpg) 5. When the ScreenBeam management page appears, enter the username **Administrator** and password **screenbeam** (both case-sensitive). *Note: If **screenbeam** does not work as a password, try **Actiontec*** ![5-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/5-lmi-ap.jpg?width=670&height=318&name=5-lmi-ap.jpg) Method 2: Network Connection via DHCP ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series and 960 1. Using a shielded RJ-45-terminated Cat5e or better Ethernet cable, connect the ScreenBeam Ethernet port to a DHCP-enabled network. 2. The Ready to Connect screen on the display will show the assigned IP address of the ScreenBeam. Enter this address into the web browser of a PC or Apple device on the same network as the ScreenBeam. ![1-lmi-dhcp](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-lmi-dhcp.jpg?width=670&height=435&name=1-lmi-dhcp.jpg) 3. Enter this address into the web browser of a PC or Apple device.  The browser may give an error stating *The connection or site is not secure or private*. Manually accept the connection as follows: - For Edge/Chrome: - Click **Advanced** - Then click **Proceed**. - For Internet Explorer: - Click **Details** - Then **Go on to the webpage (not recommended)**. - For Firefox: - Click **Advanced** - Then click **Add Exception** - Then click **Confirm Security Exception**. ![4-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/4-lmi-ap.jpg?width=670&height=297&name=4-lmi-ap.jpg) 4. When the ScreenBeam management page appears, enter the username **Administrator** and password **screenbeam** (both case-sensitive). *Note: If **screenbeam** does not work as a password, try **Actiontec*** ![5-lmi-ap](https://commercial.screenbeam.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base/Commercial/5-lmi-ap.jpg?width=670&height=318&name=5-lmi-ap.jpg) Note: This method can also be used to connect to the IP address assigned to the Wireless interface of the ScreenBeam once the receiver is connected to a wireless network. 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