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(Classic) 1. Setting up the network
- Katarzyna Stodolny
- Joanna Kozakiewicz
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.
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
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).
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 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
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.
At the end of the process, all units are rebooted.