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====WiFi Client Connection====
====WiFi Client Connection====


'''Bild: AirScout mit WiFi-Antenne, WiFi Router'''
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.  
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.