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    • 30 Mar 2023
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    Network Tab

    • Updated on 30 Mar 2023
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    The Network tab displays the device's current Wi-Fi settings and allows you to add networks, set up over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates, and reset the modem remotely.

    Device details - Network tab

    Network Properties

    The first section in the Network tab displays the network properties of the device as reported from the display.

    Network tab - Properties section

    PropertyReported Value
    Network TypeWi-Fi or ethernet
    IPv4 AddressThe device's IP address
    MAC Address EthernetThe MAC (Media Access Control) ethernet address is the device's hardware address. It is unique to the device. It identifies the hardware manufacturer and is used for network communication between devices in a network segment.
    MAC Address WifiYour device uses a different MAC address for each Wi-Fi network it connects with. This value is the unique identifier the device uses to connect with the Wi-Fi network.
    Wifi SSID/SignalThe network ID and signal strength.

    Cellular Device Properties

    The last section in the Network tab displays properties related to cellular devices such as the SKP Pro. You can also set up over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates and reset the modem remotely in this section.

    Network tab - Cellular Device Properties section

    PropertyReported Value
    Wifi EnabledTurn the toggle on to enable Wi-Fi.
    Location EnabledA reported value of True means that the device can use your location. Turn the toggle on or off to enable or disable location services.
    FOTA SetupSelect Setup to set up over-the-air (FOTA) updates of firmware.
    Modem ResetSelect Reset to reset the modem remotely.
    IMEIThe serial number of the cellular device.
    SIMThe serial number of the SIM card used by the cellular device.
    Modem FirmwareThe software programmed into your modem that makes it run.

    Adding a Wi-Fi Network

    The Wifi Networks section lets you add Wi-Fi networks to the device. This isn't a common task, but it does allow you to pre-configure networks. For example, you can use this feature if you have a display that needs to be shipped to another location and you want to set up that location's Wi-Fi network on the display before you ship it out.

    Network tab - Wifi Networks section

    1. Select  +New Network in the Wifi Networks section. The Add Wifi Network window opens.

      Add Wifi Network window

    2. Enter the name of the network in the Enter Network Name field.
    3. Enter the network ID in the SSID field.
    4. Enter the network password in the Password field.
    5. From the Type drop-down list, select the type of network: WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol).
    6. If you want to hide the network, select True from the Is Hidden list. If you want it to be accessible, select False.
    7. Enter the network identity in the Identity field. This is usually the employee's user name.
    8. Select Save Configuration to save your changes and return to the Network tab. The new network is now listed under Wifi Networks.

    To delete a network, select the trash icon next to the network name.

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