If the system is being connected using WiFi, twist and attach the WiFi amplifier to the WiFi antenna port of the gateway.
Using the SAM4 Setup Tool, it is possible to connect to an existing WiFi network by filling in the network SSID and password by following the steps below. Upon delivery, the DAQ is set up for a DHCP connection.
Notice The DAQ uses the 192.168.1.1/24 network for communication. The WiFi router’s DHCP should not distribute IP addresses that are part of this network. Additionally, the IP of the client’s WiFi router cannot be part of this network, as this will result in an IP conflict.
Notice It is not possible to connect to WiFi networks that require in-browser authentication.
Notice The DAQ can only be connected to 2.4GHz WiFi networks.
Steps:
Fill in the SSID of the network you wish to connect to.
Enter the network’s password in the Pre-shared Key field and click Submit.
When the connection is successful, the message WiFi configuration saved will show at the top of the screen. The table below lists connection details.
Notice In specific cases, it may be necessary to add URLs and protocols to an active firewall’s whitelist. Please consult the allow list page for full details.
Troubleshooting:
In case of a failing connection, please check the following:
Is there a firewall in place? If so, are the domains whitelisted?
Is there an HTTP proxy? If so, ensure the setup is done via the SAM4 Setup Tool.
Is the IP address of the network overlapping with the IP address of the sensors (192.168.1.x)? If so, reach out to Samotics for assistance.
Is the antenna installed to the correct WiFi port?
Does the network show up in the SAM4 Setup Tool?
Is the correct network frequency used (2.4GHz)?
Is the correct authentication used (WPA PSK/WPA2 PSK)?
Is it possible to connect to the network via a laptop?