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04 · Network Connection

Network Connection

How to configure the Master device network and access the Web UI. The Master provides 3 network paths (AP mode, WiFi STA, Ethernet) that you can combine as needed.

Access methods#

There are 3 ways to access the Web UI.

Which one should I use?
If you have a router, skip the AP and connect the Master directly to the router with a LAN cable. Check the IP on OLED System Info and open it in a browser — you can then finish all setup from a PC on the same network. Use AP mode only for on-site setup without a router.

AP mode (default)#

The Master becomes its own WiFi AP (access point) and you connect directly to it.

  1. 1
    Power on the Master device
  2. 2
    Find the Master AP SSID
    Find the Master AP SSID in your PC/smartphone WiFi list (e.g. TALLY-XXXX)
  3. 3
    Enter the AP password and connect
    Enter the initial password 12345678
  4. 4
    Open the Web UI
    Open http://192.168.4.1 in a browser
Tip
AP mode is useful for initial setup or quick on-site configuration without a router. For security, change the AP password after initial setup.

WiFi STA mode#

Connect the Master to an existing router.

  1. 1
    Connect your PC/smartphone to the same router
  2. 2
    Connect the Master to the router
    Connect the Master to the router in Network Setup
  3. 3
    Check the assigned IP
    Check the IP the Master was assigned (e.g. 192.168.1.100)
  4. 4
    Open that IP in a browser
Note
The Master IP may change depending on the router DHCP settings. A static IP assignment is recommended.

Ethernet#

Connect to the Master over a wired connection.

  1. 1
    Connect the Master to the router/hub with a LAN cable
  2. 2
    Connect the PC to the same network
  3. 3
    Check the IP assigned to the Master
    Check the OLED System Info page or the router admin page
  4. 4
    Open that IP in a browser
Tip
Ethernet is recommended when a stable connection is required.

Network Setup#

Configure each network path in the Web UI Network menu.

AP Settings#

Settings for when the Master acts as an AP.

ItemDescriptionRange/Default
Enable APWhether AP is enabledCheckbox
SSIDAP nameString (e.g. TALLY-MASTER)
PasswordAP passwordString, 8+ characters (default: 12345678)
ChannelWiFi channel1-11 (recommended: 1, 6, 11)

Procedure:

  1. 1
    Go to the Network menu
  2. 2
    Check Enable AP
    Check Enable AP in the AP Settings card
  3. 3
    Enter SSID and Password
  4. 4
    Select a Channel
    Recommend one of 1, 6, 11
  5. 5
    Click Save AP Settings
Note
Changing the AP settings disconnects the current connection. You must reconnect with the new settings.

Check AP Status:

ItemDescription
StateEnabled / Disabled
SSIDCurrent AP name
ChannelChannel in use
IP AddressAP IP (default: 192.168.4.1)

WiFi Settings#

Settings for connecting the Master to a router.

ItemDescriptionRange
Enable WiFiWhether WiFi is enabledCheckbox
SSIDRouter SSIDString
PasswordRouter passwordString

Procedure:

  1. 1
    Go to the Network menu
  2. 2
    Check Enable WiFi
    Check Enable WiFi in the WiFi Settings card
  3. 3
    Enter SSID and Password
  4. 4
    Click Save WiFi Settings

Check WiFi Status:

ItemDescription
ConnectionConnected / Disconnected
SSIDConnected router name
IP AddressAssigned IP address

Ethernet Settings#

Wired network settings.

ItemDescriptionRange/Default
Enable EthernetWhether Ethernet is enabledCheckbox
DHCPAutomatic IP assignmentOn/Off (default: On)
IP AddressStatic IP (when DHCP Off)xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format
GatewayGateway (when DHCP Off)xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format
Subnet MaskSubnet mask (when DHCP Off)xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx format

Procedure:

  1. 1
    Go to the Network menu
  2. 2
    Check Enable Ethernet
    Check Enable Ethernet in the Ethernet Settings card
  3. 3
    Leave DHCP on if used
  4. 4
    Enter a static IP if not using DHCP
    Turn DHCP off and enter IP Address, Gateway, Subnet Mask
  5. 5
    Click Save Ethernet Settings

Check Ethernet Status:

ItemDescription
HardwareDetected / Not Detected
ConnectionConnected / No Link / Disabled
ModeDHCP / Static
IP AddressAssigned IP address
Note
Not Detected means the Ethernet hardware is not connected or not recognized.

Direct (1:1) connection to the switcher#

You can plug the Master LAN port directly into the switcher without a router. A direct link has no DHCP server, so you must set a static Ethernet IP in the switcher's subnet.

  1. 1
    Check/set the switcher IP
    Check or set the IP the switcher uses (e.g. ATEM default 192.168.10.240)
  2. 2
    Plug the Master LAN port directly into the switcher
  3. 3
    Set a static Ethernet IP
    Turn DHCP off in Ethernet Settings and enter a static IP in the same subnet as the switcher
  4. 4
    Click Save Ethernet Settings
ItemExample (ATEM default subnet)Note
IP Address192.168.10.100An unused IP in the switcher subnet
Subnet Mask255.255.255.0Common /24 subnet
Gateway192.168.10.240No real role on a direct link — the switcher IP or any address in the subnet
Note
A direct link has no DHCP, so a static IP is mandatory. Access the Web UI over a separate path (WiFi to a router, or AP mode) — the Master can use Ethernet and WiFi at the same time.
Switcher slot setup
On the Switcher page (see Switcher Integration), enter the switcher IP (e.g. 192.168.10.240) in the slot and set Interface to Ethernet.

How to check the IP#

How to check the Master device IP address.

Web UI Network Status#

Check the IP of the currently connected path on the Dashboard or Network page.

OLED System Info#

Refer to the OLED page cycle in Hardware Setup and check the IP on the System Info page.

  1. 1
    Cycle pages with the front button
    Short-press the Master front button to cycle pages
  2. 2
    Go to the System Info page
  3. 3
    Check the IP address
System Info
You can check the IP of the currently connected path
Tip
The AP mode default IP is 192.168.4.1.

Troubleshooting#

When connection fails#

1. AP mode connection failure

  • Wait for the Master to finish booting (wait 10s after power on)
  • Check that the SSID is correct
  • Re-enter the password

2. WiFi STA connection failure

  • Check the router SSID/password
  • Check the router signal condition
  • Reboot the Master

3. Ethernet connection failure

  • Check the LAN cable connection
  • If Hardware: Not Detected, check the Ethernet module
  • If No Link, check the router/hub port status

When the IP is unknown#

  1. 1
    Switch to AP mode and try the default IP
    Switch to AP mode and try accessing 192.168.4.1
  2. 2
    Check the IP on OLED System Info

Connection drops after config#

Changing network settings disconnects the current session.

  1. 1
    Change the PC/smartphone network
    Change the PC/smartphone network to match the new settings
  2. 2
    Reconnect with the new IP address
Note
If a misconfiguration makes access impossible, reset to AP mode to recover.
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