
DashBox Setup
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DASHBOX SETUP
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1.
Connect a network cable between the network router and the DashBox
2.
Connect the 5Vdc power supply adapter to the DashBox then plug it into a local receptacle
3.
Observe the LED color sequence:
a.
Reddish/pink glow for several seconds indicating that the system is booting up
b.
Red flashing LED for 30 seconds while the super-capacitor charges
c.
Green flashing LED for a few seconds while the system starts all processes
d.
Green solid. System is started and ready
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If the DashBox is connecting to the network via Ethernet Connection
then proceed to the next chapter:
“Locate DashBox on the Network”.
By default the USB/WiFi adapter will be in “Access Point” mode.
1.
Make sure the DashBox has booted up with the USB/WiFi
adaptor plugged into the USB jack
2.
Search and connect to the WiFi network named “DashBox…”
there may be a number following the name
3.
Open your internet browser and enter
http://192.168.6.1
.
This will connect to the DashBox web interface
4.
If this is the first time connecting to the DashBox:
a.
Set your “Time Zone” and “Locale”
b.
Assign the DashBox a login name and password
c.
Set the rate in $ per kilowatt-hour (kWh). This can be
done by taking the total cost of the electric bill and dividing it by the total kWh used during the billing
period. If you’re in a rush, accept the default ($0.20) and change this later.
d.
Read and accept the License Agreement
e.
Click “Save Settings”
5.
Click “Network” on the left side menu, then click “WiFi USB”
6.
In the “Network Configuration” box, click the “Network Mode” radio button.
7.
In the “Network” box, enter the name (SSID) of the wireless network you wish to connect to
8.
Enter the password for the WiFi network in the “Password” box and select the security type from the “Security”
drop-down menu
9.
Set “IP Type” to DHCP. This will allow the router to assign an IP address to the DashBox
10.
Click the blue “Save Settings” button at the bottom. The system must be rebooted to take effect
11.
Click “System” from the left menu then Click “Reboot System”
Your computer should now disconnect from the Access Point since the DashBox is switch from Access Point to Network
mode. Connect to the network now to discover the DashBox which should now be connected to the WiFi network.
DashBox with Optional USB-WiFi Adapter
The DashBox will only work with TP-LINK TL-
WN722N wireless adaptor or any other type
using the AR9271 chipset
Содержание DashBox
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