Configuring Wi-Fi Settings

For increased security, you can only configure these settings when logged into the gateway locally. See Logging In at the Job Site.

For an overview, watch the video below (until the 0:59 mark). For details, consult the following written information.

Know Before Beginning

Wi-Fi Uses

Wi-Fi is usually used as an access point only for installation, then is turned off. See Turning off Wi-Fi (after installation).

Wi-Fi may continue to be used as an access point. However, in that case the password should be changed from the factory default. See Changing the passphrase (password) to continue using Wi-Fi as an access point.

Wi-Fi can also be used as a client after installation to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network. See Using Wi-Fi (as a client) to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network.

Network Interface Port Labeling

The network interface ports are labeled differently depending on the model of KMC Commander gateway:

Dell Edge Gateway 3002

Ethernet 1 [eth0]

Ethernet 2 [eth1]

Wi-Fi [wlan0]

Advantech UNO-420

LAN B [enp1s0] (PoE In)

LAN A [enps2s0]

Wi-Fi [wlp3s0]

Turning off Wi-Fi (after installation)

  1. Go to Settings , Network Interfaces, then Wi-Fi [wlp3s0] / Wi-Fi [wlan0].

  2. Switch Enabled to Disabled.

  3. Select Save.

Changing the passphrase (password) to continue using Wi-Fi as an access point

  1. Go to Settings , Network Interfaces, then Wi-Fi [wlp3s0] / Wi-Fi [wlan0].

  2. Leave the switch on Enabled.

  3. Leave Access Point selected for AP Mode.

  4. Edit the Wi-Fi information as needed.

    Note: KMC Commander has a built-in DHCP server. Using DHCP Range Start and DHCP Range End, set the range of available addresses for devices to connect to the access point.

  5. Change the default Passphrase (a.k.a. password).

    Note: The new password should have at least eight characters, be mixed case, and use at least one number.

  6. Record the new password and any new addresses.

  7. Switch Internet Sharing to either Enabled or Disabled.

    Note: If Enabled, devices connected to the KMC Commander gateway by this wireless access point can access the Internet through the gateway, in addition to accessing the KMC Commander user interface.

    Note: If Disabled, devices connected to the KMC Commander gateway by this wireless access point will be able to access the KMC Commander user interface only.

  8. Select Save.

Using Wi-Fi (as a client) to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network

  1. Go to Settings , Network Interfaces, then Wi-Fi [wlp3s0] / Wi-Fi [wlan0].

  2. Switch Enabled to Disabled.

  3. Select Save.

  4. Restart the gateway. (See Restarting the Gateway.)

  5. Return to Wi-Fi [wlp3s0] / Wi-Fi [wlan0].

  6. Switch Disabled back to Enabled.

  7. For AP Mode, choose Client.

  8. For Type, choose DHCP or Static as needed.

  9. Edit the Wi-Fi information as needed.

  10. Select Save.

    Note: While in Client mode, selecting Show available networks shows information about all Wi-Fi signals that the KMC Commander gateway is receiving.