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Setting up WiFi

Dr Chris Horne CEng FIET
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The latest generation of myenergi products have built in Ethernet and WiFi to connect them to the internet.

If you are using the WiFi then it needs to be connected to you WiFi router.  There are two options:

  • If your router has the "WPS" function then you can use this pair the myenergi device to your router
  • The alternative is to connect your phone or computer to the local WiFi Access Point in the myenergi device.   

The two options are summarised in this diagram.

WPS.png
WiFi_AP.png

 

Connecting using the WPS function

  1. On the device menu Navigate to ‘Other Settings’ > ‘Internet’ >’WiFi’>’WiFi Config’

  2. If it is showing as ‘Off’, select ‘WiFi’ and press ‘+’ to set to ON. If it will not change from OFF to ON it is because an ethernet cable is plugged in.

  3. Select ‘WPS Activate’ and press ‘+’. Then follow the on screen instructions

    Note that the the WPS button is different on every router.  Here are some examples that we have come across:WPS_Buttons.jpg

  4. Ensure WiFi screen on your myenergi is showing as “Connected”. This could take up to two minutes to complete so please be patient!

  5. Finally, check to see if there are any firmware updates available.

Connecting by logging into the zappi wireless access point

Your myenergi device will only use WiFi if you do not have an ethernet cable plugged in.

The WiFi module is switched on by factory default when the device is first installed.

If you have trouble setting up the WiFi module or this is not a first time installation from the factory, check that the WiFi  is turned on:

  1. Navigate to ‘Other Settings’ > ‘Internet’ >’WiFi’ > ‘WiFi Config…’

  2. If it is showing as ‘Off’, select ‘WiFi’ and press ‘+’ to set to ON (Note: it may take a few seconds for the display to say "ON").
    If it will not change from OFF to ON it is because an ethernet cable is plugged in.

  3. Scroll down to ‘Access Point’, this should be set to ON by default

  4. If it is showing as ‘Off’, select ‘Access Point’ and press ‘+’ to set to ON
    WiFI_Menus.png

  5. Now, from the WiFi menu, make a note of the SSID and Password information or taking a photograph to assist you with the next steps.
    SSID_Details.png

  6. Connect your smartphone or computer to the myenergi access point:
    • Go to your smartphone or computer WiFi Settings.
    • You will see the network displayed with the same name as the SSID you noted down above. Here are some examples from a phone and computer.
      WiFI_Connections.png

  7. You will be prompted for the WiFi password. This is the password given in the menu you noted down above.

    At this point your phone / tablet / computer should launch a web browser and take you to the WiFi setup page.   If this does not happen then open a web browser and enter the address 192.168.4.1

  8. You will now be prompted to create a new password to protect the WiFi settings from being changed by anyone else. This must be at least 8 characters long, consisting of a combination of lowercase and uppercase letters, and digits. Make a note of the password as you will need it if you ever need to change the WiFi settings.
    WiFi_Password.png
  9. Wait 5 seconds for your password to change and the webpage to reload.
    WiFi_5_seconds.png

  10. Once connected, you will be directed to the webpage as shown below where you will need to select your home WiFi Network from the list in the “Detected Networks” box and type in your WiFi password to connect to your router.
    WiFi_Setup.png

    NOTE: In most cases you should leave the “Show IP Settings” option unticked. 
    However, if you want to give your zappi/eddi a fixed IP address then tick the ‘Show IP Settings’ box and fill in the extra information needed.

  11. Please wait 15 seconds for the connection to take place.
    WiFi_Reboot.png

  12. Make sure that the WiFi is connected. You can check this by either:
    • Looking on the settings web page, where you should see “Connected” is showing as “True” or
  13. On the WiFi screen on the zappi, where it should show as “Connected”
    Connection.png

    NOTE: If the screen above does not appear check your phone or computer is still connected to the myenergi access point.

  14. Finally, check to see if there are any firmware updates available.

Note: Once connected, the "Local Access Point’ (created by the zappi) will turn itself OFF as it’s only needed to set up the WiFi connection. If no connection is established your ‘Access Point’ will remain ON for 60 minutes before turning itself OFF. Turning it off prevents anyone else connecting to the myenergi device and changing the settings.

 

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  • Mark Reeder

    "Note: Once connected, your ‘Access Point’ will turn itself OFF as it’s only needed to set up the WiFi connection
    "
    I found this confusing until I pretended it and the GUI read "Access Point Mode "
    Pretty sure I now understand but would like you to consider re-phrasing this aspect.
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    Ed: Wording updated to (hopefully) make it clearer. Thanks for the feedback

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  • Bertus Viljoen

    Why does my Zappi not have the WiFi menu option?

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    Ed: Only the most recent version of zappi has built in WiFi.  You can check which version of zappi you have from the product code.  If the code starts ZAPPI-2Hxxxxxx then it has the WiFi built in.  However, if the code does not include the letter "H" then it uses 868MHz radio to communicate with other myenergi devices and cannot not connect directly to the internet itself.

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  • Micky Fish

    My access point is set to off & will not change when plus is selected. Also when I go to WPS there is nothing on the screen to select.

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