Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide For BaseStation 3200 V12 Irrigation Controllers September 30, 2014 Customer Service 1-866-294-5847
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Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Introduction In order to remotely connect with your BaseStation 3200 V12 irrigation controller and take advantage of BaseManager, the controller must be able to communicate over the Internet. Using a Wi-Fi module is one option for wireless Internet communication. The Wi-Fi module enables your controller to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network at your site.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Step 1 – Get Network Info When you use a Baseline Wi-Fi module to connect BaseStation 3200 V12 controller to an existing wireless network, you need to configure the Wi-Fi module with information specific to that network.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide 2. In the items list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or Internet Protocol (IPv4), and then click Properties. 3. Select Use the following IP address. 4. In the IP Address field, type 192.168.1.10 5. In the Subnet mask field, type 255.255.255.0 6. Click OK, and then click Close on the Local Area Connection properties dialog box.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Macintosh OS X 10.7 1. Click the AirPort Status icon 2. In the Network box, click Turn Airport Off. 3. Click the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of your screen, and then click the System Preferences option. 4. In the Internet & Wireless section, click the Network icon. 5. Select the active network connection that has a green dot in front of it. 6. In the Configure field, click the drop-down arrow, and then select Manually from the list of options.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Step 3 – Configure the Wi-Fi Module 1. Make sure the BaseStation 3200 controller is powered on in order to provide power to the Wi-Fi module. 2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the BaseStation 3200 controller. 3. Connect the cable to your computer’s Ethernet port. 4. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc.). 5. Type 192.168.1.20 into the address bar, and then press Enter. 6.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide 12. Click the drop-down arrow in the Wireless Mode field, and then select Station from the list of options. 13. In the SSID field, click the Select button. A window displays the list of available networks. 14. Click the radio button in the row for the network that you want to connect to. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, and then click Select. The Wi-Fi module should detect the other network settings and automatically configure them in the airOS application.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide 18. To verify that the Wi-Fi module is connected to the network, click the Main tab. Review the Signal Strength meter. When the Wi-Fi module is receiving a strong signal, the meter shows cyan colored indicators at the right end of the bar. 19. When you are satisfied that the Wi-Fi module settings are accurate, close the browser tab or window where the airOS application is displayed. 20.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide Step 5 – Verify the Connection in the Controller 1. On the BaseStation 3200 V12 controller, turn the dial to the Network position. 2. Press the Next button to highlight the Ethernet Setup option, and then press Enter. 3. Ensure that DHCP displays in the IP Address Mode field. If a different setting displays in the field, press the + or – button to change the value to DHCP. 4. Press the Back button to return to the Network menu. 5.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide 6. Remove the Wi-Fi module from the cabinet and unscrew the cover from the end where the Ethernet cable is plugged in. The gasket will pop out. Be sure to set it aside so you can reuse it. 7. Reconnect the antenna cable, the power cable, and the Ethernet cable. 8. Power on the controller. 9. Use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button until all the lights flash, and then release the button. 10. Reattach the connector cover and replace the gasket.
Baseline Wi-Fi Module Configuration Guide FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15.247 of the FCC Rules (and Industry Canada RSS-210). These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
