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DXi User Manual
Chapter 4: Setup
Ethernet
For Ethernet connectivity configuration, it is necessary to set the Laguna port and
whether to use DHCP for TCIP/IP settings.
The Laguna ports defaults to 10001. If a separate WLAN port is necessary,
use a port dedicated exclusively for LAGUNA (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 Laguna
central software. The WiFi option allows for bi-directional communication from
irrigation controllers to Laguna 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.
Laguna Port: 10001
(Requires reboot)
DHCP Client: YES
Setup Communication WED 5:43:40 PM
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Network Settings:
SSID: guestaccount
Encryption: NONE
Key:
Listen Port-TCP: 10001
IP Address:
DHCP: YES
Program WiFi Now Idle
Setup Communication WED 5:43:40 PM
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