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Wireless Connectivity
The X-MET8000 series can connect to Wi-Fi networks in Managed and Ad hoc mode. A typical use for
Wi-Fi is to connect to a PC. This can allow more than one PC to connect to the X-MET8000 series.
The Wi-Fi connection can be used to transfer reports directly to a shared network resource and for
operation of the X-MET8000 series through a PC or tablet device using the WEB-interface or VNC. The
Wi-Fi connection can also be used to control the X-MET8000 series remotely using the XAPI protocol.
In a managed network the X-MET8000 series can write reports to shared network folders and print
reports to network printers. In addition the X-MET8000 series can be controlled from any computer
on the local network providing that the IP address for the X-MET8000 series is known.
This manual will explain in detail how to connect the X-MET8000 series to a Wi-Fi network, enable
shared folders for file transfer and connect to the X-MET8000 series using a Wi-Fi enabled computer
or tablet.
Through an ad hoc network connection it is possible to remotely access and control the X-MET8000
series using an WEB-browser or VNC and from the X-MET8000 series use shared folders and printers
physically connected to the computer providing the ad hoc network.
Note that shared network resources may not work in ad hoc mode unless the resources are located
on the device providing the ad hoc network.
The X-MET8000 series can be remotely controlled through a VNC connection and using most common
WEB browsers. This manual includes instructions on how to setup and control the X-MET8000 series
using a WEB browser running on a PC and through a VNC-connection from a PC and an iPad.
WEB browsers on mobile devices may not be fully compatible with the X-MET8000 series web interface,
some features might not work properly if used with a mobile device web browser.
Multiple Wi-Fi connected X-MET8000 series devices can be controlled from a single computer using
tabs in the WEB browser, one tab for each X-MET8000 series device.
Using the XAPI interface and a Wi-Fi connection multiple X-MET8000 series devices can be used for
automated operation with a minimum of additional equipment and infrastructure.
Wireless Connections
The X-MET8000 series can connect to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks. Both networks are switched off
by default. A typical use for Bluetooth would be to connect to a Bluetooth printer. A typical use for
Wi-Fi is to connect to a PC. This can allow more than one PC to connect to the X-MET8000 series.
The Wi-Fi connection can be to a broadcast network or to a hidden network. For a broadcast network,
it can be necessary to know the passkey. For a hidden network, it is necessary to know the SSID.
Hidden networks can be either managed or ad-hoc. Managed networks can use either WPA or WPA2
Personal encryption, and ad hoc networks can use WPA None encryption. If a hidden network uses
encryption, it is necessary to know the passkey. The network administrator will know the type of
network in use, and can provide the SSID and passkey, as applicable.
An ad hoc Wi-Fi network is a decentralized type of wireless network. The network is ad hoc because
it does not rely on a pre existing infrastructure, such as access points in managed wireless networks.
Network shared folders and printer will most likely not work trough an ad hoc network
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