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.

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
4. 4
   Open the Web UI

   Open http://192.168.4.1 in a browser

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

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
4. 4
   Open that IP in a browser

Network Setup#

Configure each network path in the Web UI Network menu.

AP Settings#

Settings for when the Master acts as an AP.

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

Check AP Status:

WiFi Settings#

Settings for connecting the Master to a router.

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:

Ethernet Settings#

Wired network settings.

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:

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

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