Frequently Asked Questions

1. Place Console in Access Point Mode:

Place the console in Access Point mode by pressing and holding the WiFi/ Sensor button on the back of the display for 6 seconds, until AP is flashing in the time field:

2. Connect to the Console’s Wi-Fi Server:

Use your smart phone, tablet, or computer to connect to the console through WiFi. Note that when the console programming is complete, you will resume your default WiFi connection. Note that you cannot connect two devices at the same time when programming.

Example 1: Connect to the console Wi-Fi server with a PC. Choose Wi-Fi network settings from Windows(or search “Change Wi-Fi Settings” from Windows), and Connect to the PWS-Wi-Fi network, as shown in Figure below(your Wi-Fi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with PWS-)

Example 2: Connect to the console Wi-Fi server with a Mac. Choose the Settings icon and Network. Connect to the PWS-Wi-Fi network, as shown in Figure Below(your Wi-Fi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with PWS-).

Example 3: Connect to the console Wi-Fi server with an iPhone or iPad. Choose the Settings icon and Wi-Fi . Connect to the PWS-Wi-Fi network, as shown below(your Wi-Fi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with PWS-).

Example 4: Connect to the console’s Wi-Fi server with an Android. From the Apps icon, choose the Settings icon and Wi-Fi. Connect to the PWS-Wi-Fi network, as shown in the Figure Below(your Wi-Fi network name may be slightly different, but will always begin with PWS-).

Once connected, enter the following IP address into any browser’s address bar to access the console’s web interface:

http://192.168.1.1

Note: Some browsers will treat 192.168.1.1 as a search, so make sure you include the header http://, or: http://192.168.1.1 not 192.168.1.1

3. Enter the following information:

Enter the following information into the web interface (Figure Below). This model does not display sunrise and sunset, and therefore, there is no need to enter longitude and latitude.

Notes:

•Make a note of your Mac address. You will need this to register at AmbientWeather.net.

•Hidden SSIDs. If you have a hidden SSID, enter the SSID manually.

Once the setup is completed, the Wi-Fi console will disconnect from your computer or smart phone’s Wi-Fi connection, and search for the assigned router. If the connection is successful, the Wi-Fi console’s Wi-Fi icon  will remain on