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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.

Info

Network name: VERTEX_XXXXXXXXYYYY, where XXXXXXXXYYYY is the Vertex’s MAC address
Password: XXXXXXX, first 8 characters of the MAC address

MAC address

Connecting to the Vertex - mobile

  1. Make sure that the USB Wi-Fi card is plugged into Vertex and that the mobile is in the Wi-Fi range.

  2. Find the Wi-Fi and connect.

  3. Enter http://172.24.1.1/netconfig (you can use the QR code).

Info

172.24.1.1 is the IP address of the Wi-Fi card.

Connecting to the Vertex - PC

  1. 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.

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3. Select Connect using a security key instead.

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4. Put in the 8 first digits of the MAC.

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5. When connected to Vertex, in the web browser enter http://172.24.1.1/netconfig

Info

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.

Info

For more details see article Vertex group & Vertex cluster.

At the end of the process, all units are rebooted.

Note

Make sure that the number of Vertex controllers found in the NetConfig is the same as you have in your design!

↪ The next step: How to get into Vertex GUI?