Plug the RJ-45 Ethernet cable into the PDU's console port (“IOIOI”) and connect to your switch/router. Connect the RJ-12 to DB9 serial cable from the PDU's serial port (“1”) to your computer or a USB-to-serial adapter if you don't have a serial port—I have them on my 12-gen and 14-gen. SmartConnect provides you with the capability to remotely manage your APC Smart-UPS devices through the SmartConnect Web Portal. The Web Portal is a cloud monitoring application where you can view the status of your device, receive advanced support, and automatic notifications about UPS events and. Your new APC UPS arrives with a manual, making setup seem simple: plug it in, connect your devices and finish. The actual process demands far more than those basic steps. The difference between a correctly configured system and a rushed setup could mean complete protection or catastrophic equipment. Welcome to this step-by-step guide on how to set up your APC by Schneider Electric Back-UPS Pro. You've made an excellent choice in safeguarding your electronics with one of the most reliable Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS) on the market. more Welcome. The APC brand and any trademarks of Schneider Electric SE and its subsidiaries referred to in this guide are the property of Schneider Electric SE or its subsidiaries. This is the “Read user manual” symbol. Read the user documentation to become familiar with the equipment. Read these instructions. Would you like to learn how to do an APC UPS initial IP address configuration? In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to set the IP address on a network management card of an APC UPS.