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Wi-Fi Access Point

Presentation

The Wi-Fi access point allows you to use the Panel Server as a router (access point) to commission connected devices. Direct access to devices is not available.

Pressing the restart button on the front face of the Panel Server activates the Wi-Fi access point for a period of 5 minutes. The LED on the front face of the Panel Server blinks blue. If no device connection is established in the 5-minute period, the access point deactivates and the LED reverts to its previous state.

If the LED does not blink blue when the button is pressed, check that Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi access point are enabled in the webpages.

Availability

This function is available on Panel Server Entry, Universal (except Wired by Design models), and Advanced.

Setting the Parameters

Wi-Fi activation must be enabled in the Panel Server to be able to use the Wi-Fi access point. For more information, refer to Wi-Fi Communication.

The Wi-Fi access point feature is further enabled or disabled on the webpage Settings > Network communication > Wi-Fi access point.

Wi-Fi Access Point Settings

Parameter Description
Enable Wi-Fi access point feature

Click the slider to enable or disable the capability to connect to the access point.

Change SSID/password SSID

Displays the default name for the Wi-Fi access point network. The default name is composed of the product code and serial number of the Panel Server, for example: PAS600L_123456789012. This information is also available by scanning the QR code on the front face of the Panel Server.

Use this field to change the name of the Wi-Fi access point network.

NOTE: If you change the network name (SSID), it is no longer possible to use the information obtained by scanning the QR code on the device to connect to the Wi-Fi access point. You need to use the new network name.
New password

Use this field to change the password to improve the security of your device.

NOTE: If you change the password, it is no longer possible to use the information obtained by scanning the QR code on the device to connect to the Wi-Fi access point. You need to use the new password .
Confirm password

Use this field to retype the new password to confirm.

Wi-Fi Access Point Connection Pre-requisites

The pre-requisites for connecting to the Wi-Fi access point are as follows:

  • Wi-Fi activation is enabled on the Panel Server (enabled by default).

  • Wi-Fi access point feature is enabled on the Panel Server (enabled by default).

  • The following information relating to the Panel Server you want to connect to:

    • Product code

    • Serial number

    • Device code

      NOTE: The device code represents the credentials of the Panel Server. Treat this information as confidential.

    This information can be obtained by scanning the QR code on the front face of the Panel Server by using a smartphone.

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