1. Setting up the network

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Last updated: Apr 02, 2024 by Julian Słowiński
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The Vertex controller can work as a stand-alone system, but connecting them to a LAN network (using NetConfig) is recommended, as it makes the commissioning and monitoring easier.

Connect to the Vertex with a mobile or PC. Then, use NetConfig to set up the network.

How do you connect?

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 with a mobile

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

  1. Find the Wi-Fi and connect.

  1. Enter http://172.24.1.1/netconfig in your browser (you can use the QR code) and follow the instructions.

  1. At the end of the NetConfig process, all controllers are rebooted.

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

Connecting to the Vertex with a PC

  1. Make sure that the USB Wi-Fi card is plugged into Vertex and that your PC is within 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.

  1. At the end of the NetConfig process, all controllers are rebooted.

NetConfig - setting up the network

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the interface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the end of the NetConfig process, all controllers are rebooted.

The next step: How to get into Vertex GUI?