Configuring wi-fi settings

Before a Maslow can communicate with the Moixa servers connectivity to the Internet must be established. For a Maslow equipped with wi-fi this is done using a set-up mode called Access Point (AP) mode when the Maslow creates its own wi-fi network. Any wi-fi enabled device with a web browser (e.g. laptop, smartphone) can then be used to connect to the Maslow and configure the wi-fi settings of network name (also called the SSID) and password.

1. Using a device with wi-fi capability look for the unit announcing itself as a wi-fi network. The SSID will be broadcast as maslow-b827eb?????? where b827eb?????? is the unit's serial number. If you see the unit then skip to Step 3.
2. If you cannot see the unit then it is not in AP mode. To set it into AP mode do the following:

a. Using a blunt tool such as a thin screwdriver press the switch marked BYPASS. The unit will go into bypass mode as indicated by a scrolling pattern on the battery lights.

b. Press the MODE switch for one second.

c. Disengage bypass mode by pressing the BYPASS switch again. The battery lights will return to their normal display pattern.

d. Return to Step 1.

3. Select the Maslow wi-fi network from your wi-fi network chooser. When prompted for a password enter "MaslowPass".

4. Once your device has connected to the Maslow open a web browser and navigate to the following page:
5. In the page that is displayed enter the SSID (name) and password of the wi-fi network that you wish the Maslow to connect to then click Enter. A confirmatory message will be displayed and your device will be disconnected from the Maslow.

6. If possible, check that the Maslow has successfully registered onto the wi-fi network. Many routers will display a list of connected devices on their admin page. 

7. The green light above the fan symbol will light solid when the Maslow has connectivity. This can take several minutes. 


Troubleshooting

 

If you are unable to set the Maslow into AP mode please reboot your unit and then wait five minutes before trying again. If the unit will still not enter AP mode please raise a support ticket by sending an email to our support address shown at the bottom of this article.


If you have set the SSID and password and received the confirmatory message but your Maslow has not connected to your network after five minutes then please repeat the procedure from Step 1 as it is possible that the SSID and/or password have been entered incorrectly. Try using the smartphone or laptop to connect to the network to check that the SSID and password are correct.



Further help


To raise a support ticket send an email with subject "wi-fi configuration: <your name or unit serial number>" to our support address:

 

support@maslow.freshdesk.com



Last updated: 25 Feb 2015