Your Wi-Fi Router Setup:
Basic:
The Herpstat
will initially get a dynamic IP address from your router. If accessing the Herpstat from inside your
network no additional modifications are needed. You can access the SpyderWeb by typing the Herpstat IP
address into the web browser of any phone / table
/ computer
that is connected to your network
.
Advanced:
NOTE: The following is not necessary if you just want to view your status online. You can use the
Web Upload feature and view from the herpstat.com/spyderweb website without adjusting your
router’s settings. Web Upload is enabled through the web admin controls using your browser.
It is often a better idea to enter your router’s menu and set the IP ADDRESS so that the Herpstat
will
receive a
fixed/static IP
a
ddress. This
is
especially helpful if you intend to access the Herpstat remotely
(outside your
network)
.
Doing so will reserve the IP address so that it does not change over time.
Follow your router’s
manual to access your router’s configuration to make the adjustment. Often times the routers will identify the
devices attached by mac address. Use the info displayed in the SHOW INFO menu on the Herpstat to assist.
If you intend on accessing the
full Herpstat controls from outside your network you will want to enable the port
forwarding function of your router. Follow your router’s manual to enter the configuration
and point outside
port 80 to the IP ADDRESS assigned to the Herpstat.
Note:
Exposing the Herpstat to the outside world using port forwarding does bring along security risks which
could affect product operation. While the device is password protected there could be other vulnerabilities. Use
this method at your own risk.
(Accessing Multiple Herpstats Outside Your Network)
Each Herpstat will require a separate incoming port. Most routers allow you to set a virtual server (port
forwarding) that has a different incoming and outgoing port. Create a virtual server (port forwarding) for each
Herpstat IP
address and set the outgoing ports to 80 and the incoming ports to separate port numbers such as
80/81/82/83.
You can then access the Herpstat from outside the network by accessing your ISP’s modem
address and port number such as http://199.0.0.0:81 for port 81. You can find the IP address assigned from
your internet service provider in your router’s configuration usually labeled as the router’s WAN address.
After saving any changes to the router unplug the power to the Herpstat for a few seconds and plug back in so
that it picks up the new configuration from the router.
Because every router is different,
we do not offer support on router configuration.
Accessing The Web Interface:
Note: If you are on a phone you must have the phone’s Wi
-
Fi
turned on and be connected to your home router.
If you have setup the port forwarding (advanced instructions) then you can use your external IP address with
the port
assigned and can access it via your phones normal data connection.
Find the IP ADDRESS of the Herpstat device in the Wi
-
Fi
menu under SHOW INFO. Open a browser window and
enter this address. For example: 192.168.1.72
The LOGIN screen will display. The default password is:
spyderadmin
If this is your first time
logging in you will have a setup wizard that will prompt you through a few configuration
options.
It will require you to choose a new password.
FOR SECURITY PURPOSES DO NOT USE AN EXISTING PASSWORD THAT
YOU USE ON ANY OTHER ACCOUNTS!!
LOGOUT:
Click this link at the top to log out of the web interface.
STATUS: (web page)
This page will display the main data such as temperature, humidity, high/low readings, and more.
CHARTS:
(web page)
This page will display the sensor reading and power output history in a google charts
ADMIN: (web page)
This page contains the administrative controls for the device. At the top is a link that will take you into the
Device Configuration. The Device Configuration menu has the majority of the settings that are in menu on the
physical device
.
