Radio Configuration and Activation
Chapter 5
ProPak6 Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 4
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5.2
Wi-Fi Network Configuration
Wi-Fi is a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) used to exchange data wirelessly over a computer
network. When the ProPak6 Wi-Fi radio is enabled, it can be configured to act as a Access Point (AP) or
Client. By default, the ProPak6 is configured with Wi-Fi on and as an AP.
When configured as either a Client or AP, users can access the ProPak6 using FTP, ICOM ports, telnet,
NTRIP, etc. The mode of operation to use is dependent on how the Local Area Network (LAN) is
configured.
To have the ProPak6 accessible on a LAN like other common devices (printer, computer, etc.), configure
the ProPak6 as a Client. An existing Wi-Fi access point on the LAN must be available for the ProPak6 to
connect to. While in Client mode, the ProPak6 IP address can support both static and dynamic IP
address assignment.
If the ProPak6 is not to be accessible to a LAN or is located in a remote location that does not have an
AP nearby, configure the ProPak6 as the AP. When configured as the AP, the ProPak6 must use a static
IP address, although any devices connecting to the ProPak6 (mobile phone, laptop, etc.) can use either
static or dynamic IP address assignment.
Figure 27: Wi-Fi Configuration Overview
5.2.1
Configure Wi-Fi as the Network Default
Ethernet (ETHA) is the default network for Internet access for the ProPak6. The default network can be
changed to Wi-Fi by issuing the
SETPREFERREDNETIF WIFI
command. Refer to the
(OM-20000129) for additional command details.
The following commands are used for Wi-Fi Network configuration:
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WIFICONFIG
- sets the state (enable/disable) and the mode (AP/Client) of the ProPak6
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WIFIAPCONFIG
- sets AP network parameter values when in AP mode
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WIFICLICONFIG
-sets Client network parameter values when in Client mode
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WIFICLICONTROL
- scans for network access points
