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Enabling WiFi operation
As a default, the codec is configured to use wired Ethernet primarily, with a fallback to WiFi when
Ethernet is not available. This can be changed in the administrative portal, Network Services Setting
section. See details here:
https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/telepresence/endpoint/ce93/codec-plus-
Important:
WiFi setup to access the local access point (login SSID, password, etc.) can only be done
one of two ways:
1)
Use the Touch10 (p/n CS-TOUCH10) control panel available from Cisco. Customers wishing to
utilize WiFi should purchase a Touch10 for use in configuration and setup of the system. This
is plugged into the touch 10 input jack on the codec. Go to the device name on the home
screen, and select Settings. Go to Network Connection, and Open Wi-Fi settings. Select the Wi-
Fi you want to connect to. If the network requires authentication, type in the passphrase, and
select Connect.
2)
An administrator can use an API command to enter the SSID and password using the
administration portal accessed via a web browser
a.
The LAN connection (left side) must not be connected. WiFi only works if the wired LAN is
not in use.
b.
The person configuring the system must be hard wired via the Ethernet port on their
PC/Laptop and the Touch Panel port on the right side of the system for initial config (think
about it…I need to be connected to the device over the network, but the network must be
disconnected in order to enable the WiFi network.
c.
If properly connected, the CODEC will provide the PC with an IP address that begins with
169.254.x.x. It may be helpful to disable the wireless capabilities of the laptop during
configuration.
d.
With a browser on the PC navigate to 169.254.1.1 which is the local-link address for the
CODEC (in this case it is acting as a router).
e.
Login with the credentials assigned to the unit (default is admin with an empty password
field)
f.
Navigate to Setup/NetworkServices/Wifi and make sure Allowed and Enabled are both set
to “True” which is the default state for the CODEC. Hit “Save” at the top of the screen if
changes were made.
g.
Navigate to Integration/Developer API
h.
Use the xCommand Network Wifi Configure command to configure the WiFi to match the
settings of the desired SSID which has the following format:
xCommand Network Wifi Configure [AllowMissingCA: AllowMissingCA]
[AnonymousIdentity: "AnonymousIdentity"] [Identity: "Identity"] [Password:
"Password"] SSID: "SSID" Type: Type
Your network may not require all variables for configuration. Check with your
administrator.
