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venus-gx:start [2019-06-03 11:12] – [6. Factory reset] mvader | venus-gx:start [2019-07-04 09:50] – [2.2 Accessing 'Remote Console' via the built-in WiFi Access Point] guy_stewart | ||
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- After searching, it will show up in the list: | - After searching, it will show up in the list: | ||
- Connect to WiFi using the 'WiFi key' which you will find printed on the side of the box ...and also on a card in the plastic bag - which you should keep in a safe place. | - Connect to WiFi using the 'WiFi key' which you will find printed on the side of the box ...and also on a card in the plastic bag - which you should keep in a safe place. | ||
- | - Once connected, navigate to 172.24.24.1 | + | - Open VictronConnect, and select the GX device from the Device list |
+ | - Select Remote Console - [[https:// | ||
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+ | - If you cannot use VictronConnect, | ||
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Note that for added security it is possible to disable the WiFi Access Point. See Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Create access point. | Note that for added security it is possible to disable the WiFi Access Point. See Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Create access point. | ||
**Caution**: | **Caution**: | ||
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==== 2.3 Finding the IP address ==== | ==== 2.3 Finding the IP address ==== | ||
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With above functionality in mind, the only real way to lock one self out completely is by changing the password of the Remote Console function, and then forgetting that. As long as that is not the case, its always possible to connect the device to an Ethernet network. In the (most common situation) that the Ethernet settings have been left at DHCP; then use VictronConnect to find the GX Device on the network. | With above functionality in mind, the only real way to lock one self out completely is by changing the password of the Remote Console function, and then forgetting that. As long as that is not the case, its always possible to connect the device to an Ethernet network. In the (most common situation) that the Ethernet settings have been left at DHCP; then use VictronConnect to find the GX Device on the network. | ||
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=== Reconnect via Ethernet - unknown manually configured IP Address === | === Reconnect via Ethernet - unknown manually configured IP Address === | ||
- | If the Ethernet settings have been changed to a manual IP address, and the details of that are no longer available; then its possible to use the link-local addressing: the Venus GX always maintains two IP addresses, the DHCP/manual one, and the Link-local address. | + | If the Ethernet settings have been changed to a manual IP address, and the details of that are no longer available; then its still possible to recover |
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+ | The Venus GX always maintains two IP addresses | ||
- | To connect to the link local address, connect a computer and the Venus GX together (with an ethernet cable); make sure there is no router or DHCP server in the same network. And wait for your computer to obtain a link local address: 169.254.x.x. Then run VictronConnect again. | + | To connect to the link local address, connect a computer and the Venus GX together (with an ethernet cable); make sure there is no router or DHCP server in the same network. And wait for your computer to obtain a link local address: 169.254.x.x. Then run VictronConnect again. In case the computer does not obtain a link local address by itself, you can also configure it your self. Set your Ethernet interface to manual ip address mode, address 169.254.1.1, |
=== Improvement coming === | === Improvement coming === | ||
- | This functionality is due for an improvement | + | This functionality is due for an improvement, a real Factory reset is coming. In the mean time, in case all above doesn' |
===== 7. More information ===== | ===== 7. More information ===== | ||
venus-gx/start.txt · Last modified: 2021-02-05 08:41 by mvader