WiFi Setup

This guide explains how to set up WiFi connectivity on your Vision Miner 22IDEX V3 printer, including Access Point mode, connecting to existing WiFi networks, and Ethernet setup for restricted environments.

Wi-Fi Access Point Mode

1. Power On the Machine:

   • By default machine will start in Access Point Mode.

2. Connect to the Machine's Wi-Fi:

   • Find the Wi-Fi network named 22IDEX

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• Use the password 1234567890 to connect.

3. Access the Machine's Web Interface:
   • Open a browser and type in a search bar 22idex.local or 192.168.0.1
   • The machine's Web Interface should appear.
   • If you can not connect try restarting machine and connecting again.

4. Using Access Point Mode:
   • You can continue using the machine in access point mode, but it's recommended to connect via Ethernet or to your existing Wi-Fi network.

Connecting via Ethernet

1. Connect the Ethernet Cable:
   • Insert the Ethernet cable into the port on the right side of the printer.

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2. Navigate to the Web Interface:

   • Go to the dashboard and locate the macros in the bottom right corner.
   • Go to Macros > System > Settings > Network and select Enable Ethernet Mode.

3. Follow User Prompts:

   • You will be asked to test the connection or switch to Ethernet mode.
   • Recommended: select Test the connection to automatically prompt the IP address and verify the network connection.

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4. Connection Status:

   • The chamber LEDs will indicate the status:
     • Green LEDs: Connection successful.
     • Red LEDs: Connection failed.

5. Reconnect to 22IDEX Wi-Fi Network:

   • Reconnect to 22IDEX Wi-Fi Network and use 22idex.local or 192.168.0.1 in your browser to reconnect.
   • If the connection is successful, you will be prompted with the IP address.
   • If it failed, repeat the procedure or reach out to our support team.

6. Reconnect in Client Mode:

   • Click OK to Switch into Ethernet Mode.
   • Use IP provided in a previous step or 22idex.local in browser to reconnect.

Connecting to Wi-Fi Network in Client Mode

1. Make sure machine is running with the last firmware available:

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• Follow Firmware Update Guide.

2. Navigate to the Web Interface:
   • Go to the Dashboard and locate the Macros in the bottom right corner.
   • Go to System > Settings > Network and select Connect to New WiFi Network.

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3. Follow User Prompts:

   • Connect only to 2.4 GHz networks.
   • Enter the network name and password.

4. Test the Connection:

   • Machine will test the connection.
   • The chamber LEDs will indicate the status:
     • Green LEDs: Connection successful.
     • Red LEDs: Connection failed.

5. Reconnect to 22IDEX Wi-Fi Network:

   • Reconnect to 22IDEX Wi-Fi Network and use 22idex.local or 192.168.0.1 in your browser to reconnect.
   • If the connection is successful, you will be prompted with the IP address.
   • If it failed, repeat the procedure or reach out to our support team.

6. Reconnect in Client Mode:

   • Click OK to Switch WiFI into Client Mode.
   • Use IP provided in a previous step or 22idex.local in browser to reconnect.

Restricted Setup: Military or No Wi-Fi Environment

Remove Wi-Fi Module

1. Power Off the Machine:

   • Remove the power cord to ensure the machine is off.

2. Access the Wi-Fi Module:

   • Open the left-hand side door at the rear of the machine.
   • Locate and remove the Wi-Fi module to disable Wi-Fi functionality. (Note: The module might already be removed if requested during your order process.)

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3. Connect the Ethernet Cable:
   • Connect the Ethernet cable to the main board.

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Power On the Machine

• Close all doors.
• Reconnect the power cord and power on the machine.
• After 30-60 seconds you will see:
  • Yellow Lights: Indicate successful connection to Ethernet.
  • Red Lights: Indicate a connection problem (check the cable or reach out to our support team).

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Connection to the Machine

1. Connect via Machine's Name:

   • Open a browser and type in a search bar 22idex.local

2. Via System Administration:

   • Ask your system administration team for the IP address assigned to your machine.

3. Via SD Card:

   Power Off the Machine:

   • Remove the power cord to ensure the machine is off.

   Eject the SD Card:

   • Go to the back of the machine where the main board is located.
   • Press on the SD card to eject it.

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Check the IP Address:

• Insert the SD card into your computer.
• Locate the IP_address.txt file to find the last IP address used by the machine.

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• Insert the SD card back into the machine.
• Close all doors and power the machine back on.

Save Settings

1. Set Ethernet Connection as a Default:
   • Go to Dashboard and find Macros in the Web Interface.
   • Go to Macros > System > Settings > Network and select Enable Ethernet Mode.
   • Select Skip Test and Change Mode.

FAQ

Support

If you could not find an answer here, reach out to our support team.