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Section 6: Using Other Routers
In the event that a TP-Link TL-MR3040 Portable Router is not available to use, it is possible to use XM360 X-Tractor
with a different router, however not every router will work. In order to use a different router successfully, it must
be a Wi-Fi enabled router capable of serving DHCP over LAN. Typically, any Wi-Fi router meant for home use will
work (with the caveat that it will require an open power outlet). However, travel routers more often than not are
not capable of serving DHCP over LAN (with the TP-Link TL-MR3040 being the exception), so other travel routers
should be avoided.
Once acquired, a router must first be provisioned properly in order to work with XM360 X-Tractor:
1.
The router’s IP address must be set to “192.168.100.5”
2.
DHCP must be enabled (this is typically enabled by default)
3.
The DHCP IP Range must be in the “192.168.100.X” subnet and MUST NOT include “192.168.100.1” (it is
recommended to set the range to start with “192.168.100.100” and end with “192.168.100.200”)
Then, once properly configured, the transponder must be connected to the router via the LAN port (if there are
multiple, they will often be numbered) and NOT the WAN port (sometimes labeled “Internet” or “Modem”).
NOTE: When using a router in this way, it is neither necessary nor recommended to have a static IP address
defined for this connection on your tablet/computer.