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====WiFi Client Connection====
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Bild: AirScout mit WiFi-Antenne, WiFi Router
'''Bild: AirScout mit WiFi-Antenne, WiFi Router'''


In order to avoid network cables, Air!Scout is able to connect to an existing wireless network. The configuration dialogue provides the network SSID and password. Static WiFi IP address is possible, too.  
In order to avoid network cables, or whereever a LAN cable is not feasible, Air!Scout is able to connect as a client to a wireless network. The configuration dialogue provides the network SSID and password. Static WiFi IP address is possible, too.  


Bild: Wireless Client configuration dialog
'''Bild: Wireless Client configuration dialog'''


Note: In order to get the 2D maps, either the host PC must have an internet connection or the Air!Scout has to be connected to internet via wired LAN or as a WiFi Client.
Note: In order to get the 2D maps, either the host PC must have an internet connection or the Air!Scout has to be connected to internet via wired LAN or as a WiFi Client.

Revision as of 04:54, 30 April 2019

Air!Scout Network Connectivity

USB Network

Bild: PC über USB zum Rückseite-Micro-USB

Air!Scout provides USB network connectivity. On Windows 7, Windows 10, IOS and Linux it will install a network adapter. In this mode, Air!Scout is accessible under http://air-scout.radar or http://192.168.73.1

This is the easiest way for users of above operating system to access and configure the Air!Scout.

Note: In order to get the 2D maps, either the host PC must have an internet connection or the Air!Scout has to be connected to internet via wired LAN or as a WiFi Client.

LAN Network Connection

Bild: PC über LAN zum Router und PC am Router

As a regular network device, Air!Scout can be connected to a ethernet LAN. By default it uses DHCP and is accessible under http://air-scout.local http://air-scout.fritz.box or under its IP address, which can be monitored in the OLED screen. Static IP address can be configured in the web configuration menu, too.

WiFi Client Connection

Bild: AirScout mit WiFi-Antenne, WiFi Router

In order to avoid network cables, or whereever a LAN cable is not feasible, Air!Scout is able to connect as a client to a wireless network. The configuration dialogue provides the network SSID and password. Static WiFi IP address is possible, too.

Bild: Wireless Client configuration dialog

Note: In order to get the 2D maps, either the host PC must have an internet connection or the Air!Scout has to be connected to internet via wired LAN or as a WiFi Client.

WiFi Access Point Connection

Bild: AirScout mit WiFi-Antenne, Tablet oder Handy als Device

Air!Scout can be configured to work as a WiFi access point. Mobile devices or laptops then can connect to the Air!Scout directly. In this mode, Air!Scout is accessible under http://air-scout.radar or http://192.168.73.1. The SSID and password of the network that becomes created can be set up in the configuration dialog.

Bild: Wireless Access Point configuration dialog

Note: In order to get the 2D maps, either the host PC must have an internet connection or the Air!Scout has to be connected to internet via wired LAN or as a WiFi Client.