Manual

DXi User Manual

Chapter 4: Setup

Ethernet

For Ethernet connectivity configuration, it is necessary to set the Sentinel WMS port

and whether to use DHCP for TCIP/IP settings.

The Sentinel WMS ports defaults to 10001. If a separate WLAN port is necessary,

use a port dedicated exclusively for Sentinel WMS (a rare-use case).

Most networks today use DHCP client. Set the DHCP Client setting to YES.

WiFi

The Toro DXi product line provides a WiFi option for communication to Sentinel

WMS central software. The WiFi option allows for bi-directional communication

from irrigation controllers to Sentinel WMS central software. WiFi offers advantages

over traditional UHF radio networks including faster data rates, no FCC licensing

requirement, data security, and availability of 3rd party tools for range-testing and

signal strength. (Cellular communication offers the same advantages as WiFi over

radio but has fees associated with data usage.)

WiFi Setup

Connecting the DXi WiFi module to a wireless network requires the same steps as

any wireless network device, such as, selection of the network, network password and

password encryption type

The WiFi menu is used to select the wireless network to connect to (SSID).

Enter the network password (KEY) and select the password encryption type

(Encryption).

The controller does not have the ability to scan for available WiFi networks;

the WiFi network name must be entered in manually (case sensitive).

When inputing SSID or KEY, a user can select uppercase, lowercase, numbers

or characters by scrolling the wheel.

(Requires reboot)

DHCP Client: YES

Setup Communication WED 5:43:40 PM

Network:(*B key: truncate@cursor)

SSID: guestaccount

Encryption: NONE

*Key:

Listen Port-TCP: 10001

IP Address:

DHCP: YES

Program WiFi Now Idle

Setup Communication WED 5:43:40 PM