AKCP WTG Manual de usuario
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WTG QuickStart Guide
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AKCP Wireless Tunnel Gateway (WTG)
The WTG is a new product based on sensorProbe+ series, and supports up to 30 AKCP Wireless
Tunnel™ Sensors (WTS).
You can view the collected data via the embedded Web UI of the unit, or consolidate the data from
multiple gateways on AKCPro Server.
Important Notice: the WTG is not yet supported on the AKCPro Server 14.2.x version, but will be
supported in the near future on APS v15. Contact support for more information.
WiFi support: If the WTG is placed in an area you don’t have accessible Ethernet cable for network
connection, you can use the WiFi option to connect the unit with your IP network. WiFi can also
function as a hotspot for direct access without a wired or wireless network.
In this QuickStart Guide, we will cover the following:
A) How to first power on the unit and get access to the WebUI
B) How to add a Wireless Sensor (BOS/WTS) to the WTG
C) WTG Network Settings and how to connect the WTG to an existing WiFi network
D) License Management
E) Cloud WebUI
F) Features overview: Virtual Sensors, Graphing
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A) How to first power on the unit and get access to the WebUI
To access and configure the WTG unit, two methods are supported:
1. Traditional wired connection (LAN): fast and easy setup
2. WiFi connection: slower but still convenient setup
After the initial connection, both methods will provide access to the unit’s WebUI for further
configuration.
Wired setup
Connect a network (LAN) cable to the unit’s Ethernet port and power on the unit.
Using a PC or laptop, configure your network card’s IP with IPv4 address: 192.168.0.200
Connect the WTG directly to your PC or laptop’s network card with a crossover cable.
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After the WTG has boot up, open the WebUI using the unit’s default IP 192.168.0.100
Open http://192.168.0.100 with a supported browser (Chrome or Firefox).
The unit’s setup wizard will load.
You can customize the unit’s basic parameters now (system name, location, contact, date&time,
password checking, WiFi connection), or you can choose “Skip setup” and do it later.
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For details about connecting to an existing WiFi network, see below in this manual.
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A WebUI tutorial will follow, where you can learn the basics of using the interface. You can skip the
tutorial any time.
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Setup over WiFi
By default, the WTG has its Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) enabled and station mode (client mode) is
disabled.
Very Important Note: on each power cycle of the unit, the Default Access Point settings (see
below) will be temporary re-enabled for 5 minutes, regardless of the current configured WiFi
settings. Only after 5 minutes the user configured settings will take effect (which can be another
Access Point with custom settings or the wireless Station/Client mode to connect to another network).
Default Access Point settings
The default access point’s SSID name is WTG[3 last bytes of MAC address in hex].
For example if your unit’s MAC ID is 00:0B:DC:01:47:A4 then the default SSID of this unit will be:
WTG0147A4
The WiFi password of this default Access Point will depend on the following:
A) Any WTG unit after any number of power cycles, configured or unconfigured (for the first 5
minutes only, as described above):
The default WiFi password is "publicpublic" (without quotes). Because of this, when the unit is
put to production usage it is recommended to enable password checking for WebUI user
accounts, to prevent someone unauthorized from accessing the WTG.
B) Fresh out-of-the box unconfigured unit without any modifications:
5 minutes after bootup, the default WiFi settings will use a password as the unit’s MAC
address in all-capitals hexadecimal without the : or - characters.
For example if your unit’s MAC ID is 00:0B:DC:01:47:A4 then the default WiFi password of this
unit will be: 000BDC0147A4
The unit’s default IP address when connected over WiFi is 192.168.250.100
The DHCP and DNS servers are enabled for connecting WiFi clients, such as phone or tablet.
The unit could be also accessed via hostname akcp.local if your device supports it.
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Access over WiFi
Connect your laptop, phone or tablet to the unit’s Default Access Point with the settings as noted
earlier.
For example if your unit’s MAC ID is 00:0B:DC:01:47:A4 then you need to connect to the
WTG0147A4 wireless network, and use 000BDC0147A4 as the WiFi connection password.
Next open the WebUI using the unit’s default WiFi IP 192.168.250.100 or the hostname akcp.local if
your device supports it.
Open http://192.168.250.100 or http://akcp.local with a supported browser (Chrome or Firefox).
The rest of the configuration will be the same as described for the wired connection mode: the Setup
wizard will load (which you may skip) and then the WebUI of the unit with the default tutorials.
Note: The WebUI loading speed over WiFi will be slower than the wired connection. Please be
patient.
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B) How to add a Wireless Sensor (BOS/WTS) to the WTG
Wireless sensors have the advantage of easy installation with no communication cables or power
required. These sensors communicate with the WTG using radio frequency signals, and you need to
pair them with the WTG to get their data.
As an example, we will use the Wireless Temperature & Humidity Sensor (WTS-TH).
This type of wireless sensor will monitor temperature and humidity
levels, can log and graph data over time, and you can configure
real-time alerts when user defined sensor thresholds are exceeded.
It can also be used as a data logger, with the readings buffered and
then synchronized to the gateway when in range. The IP66 rated
enclosure provides weatherproofing for use in outdoor
environments.
The WTS-TH can be ordered with the sensor on cable up to 15ft
length (as on the picture on the left). This allows you to place the
radio module in a convenient location with the sensor placed in a
precise position.
The sensor can be battery powered with an estimated 10-year life,
or connected to a USB power source.
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