Although the Vertex controller can work as a stand-alone system, connecting them to a LAN network (using NetConfig) is recommended. It makes the commissioning and monitoring process easier.
Connect to the Vertex with a mobile or PC. Then, use NetConfig to set up the network.
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Network name: VERTEX_XXXXXXXXYYYY, where XXXXXXXXYYYY is the Vertex’s MAC address |
MAC address
Connecting to the Vertex - mobile
Make sure that the USB Wi-Fi card is plugged into Vertex and that the mobile is in the Wi-Fi range.
Find the Wi-Fi and connect.
Enter http://172.24.1.1/netconfig (you can use the QR code).
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172.24.1.1 is the IP address of the Wi-Fi card. |
Connecting to the Vertex - PC
Make sure that the USB Wi-Fi card is plugged into Vertex and that the your PC is in the Wi-Fi range.
2. Find the Wi-Fi and select Connect.
3. Select Connect using a security key instead.
4. Put in the 8 first digits of the MAC.
5. When connected to Vertex, in the web browser enter http://172.24.1.1/netconfig
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172.24.1.1 is the IP address of the Wi-Fi card. |
NetConfig - setting up the network
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the interface. Remember to switch to an IPv4 in the top right corner of netconfig interface.
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For more details see article Vertex group & Vertex cluster. |
At the end of the process, all units are rebooted.
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Make sure that the number of Vertex controllers found in the NetConfig is the same as you have in your design! |