Configuring a Wi-Fi Access Point

By default, the Wi-Fi network is disabled. Enable it first as described in (6.0-Air-Pro3-Rack3) Enabling/Disabling the Wi-Fi Interface.

When configured in Wi-Fi access point mode, the unit can be controlled remotely from a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

See the sections below to configure the Wi-Fi access point.

Unit Panel

1. From the Home menu, tap > Wifi > Mode > Access Point.

2. Tap to scroll down.

3. Tap .

4. Define the Wi-Fi settings:

   • Network Name: (automatically formatted as follows: "Pro_" followed by the unit hardware ID.)

   • Frequency Band: 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz.

   • Channel: Select the channel used (dynamic list according to the frequency band).

     • 2.4GHz: channel 1 to 11.

     • 5.0GHz: channel 36, 40, 44 and 48.

• Password: By default: Password.

5. Tap and select ADVANCED+.

6. Define IP settings (IP Address, Netmask and DNS server address).

7. Tap .

An icon indicates that the Wi-Fi Access Point is configured:

• A Wi-Fi Access Point is configured

• At least one client is connected to the Access Point

Web Interface

1. On the dashboard in the Networks section, click in the Wifi line.

2. In the Mode section, select Access Point.

   

3. Define the Wi-Fi settings in the Network section.

• Name: (automatically formatted as follows: "ProductSeries_" followed by the unit hardware ID)

• Frequency Band: 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz.

• Channel: Select the channel used (dynamic list according to the selected frequency band).

  • 2.4GHz: channel 1 to 11.
    5.0GHz: channel 36, 40, 44 and 48.

• Enter the IP Address, the Netmask, and the DNS Server Address.

• Password: By default: Password. Click the Generate button to create a new random password Click the  icon to show the generated password..

4. Click the Apply button.