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Network setup

Use this page when the DataStone appliance needs to be connected to a new site network before you can open the Admin UI.

Ethernet is recommended for PLC and camera traffic because it is more stable. Wi-Fi is acceptable when cabling is not available or when the appliance only needs Admin UI and remote support access.

Before you start​

Prepare these details from your site network administrator:

ItemWhen needed
Network nameWi-Fi only
Wi-Fi passwordWi-Fi only
DHCP or static IP choiceEthernet and Wi-Fi
Static IP addressStatic IP only
Subnet mask or prefix lengthStatic IP only
GatewayStatic IP only
DNS serverStatic IP only

Connect a monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the appliance if you cannot reach it remotely yet.

Placeholder: desktop network settings screen
Screenshot placeholder: Network settings screen.

Ethernet with DHCP​

Use DHCP when the site router or network server automatically assigns IP addresses.

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the appliance.
  2. Open the system network settings.
  3. Select the wired connection.
  4. Set IPv4 to Automatic or DHCP.
  5. Save the connection.
  6. Disconnect and reconnect the cable if the connection does not refresh.
  7. Record the assigned IP address.
Placeholder: Ethernet DHCP settings
Screenshot placeholder: Ethernet settings with automatic addressing.

Open the Admin UI from another computer on the same network:

http://<assigned-ip>:8000/admin/

Ethernet with a static IP​

Use a static IP when the appliance must always stay at the same address.

  1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the appliance.
  2. Open the system network settings.
  3. Select the wired connection.
  4. Change IPv4 from Automatic to Manual.
  5. Enter the IP address, subnet mask or prefix length, gateway, and DNS server.
  6. Save the connection.
  7. Turn the wired connection off and on, or unplug and reconnect the cable.
  8. Confirm the configured IP address is shown.

Example static settings:

FieldExample
Address192.168.0.50
Prefix length24
Gateway192.168.0.1
DNS8.8.8.8 or the site DNS server

Wi-Fi with DHCP​

Use Wi-Fi only when the signal is stable at the appliance location.

  1. Open the system network settings.
  2. Turn Wi-Fi on.
  3. Select the site Wi-Fi network.
  4. Enter the Wi-Fi password.
  5. Leave IPv4 as Automatic or DHCP.
  6. Connect and wait for the IP address to appear.
  7. Record the assigned IP address.
Placeholder: Wi-Fi network selection
Screenshot placeholder: Wi-Fi network selection and password entry.

Wi-Fi with a static IP​

Use a static Wi-Fi IP only when the site network administrator assigns one.

  1. Open the Wi-Fi connection settings for the selected network.
  2. Change IPv4 from Automatic to Manual.
  3. Enter the IP address, subnet mask or prefix length, gateway, and DNS server.
  4. Save the connection.
  5. Disconnect and reconnect to the Wi-Fi network.
  6. Confirm the configured IP address is shown.

If the appliance frequently disconnects from Wi-Fi, use Ethernet instead.

Confirm the connection​

After Ethernet or Wi-Fi is configured:

  1. Confirm the appliance shows an IP address.
  2. From another computer on the same network, open http://<appliance-ip>:8000/admin/.
  3. Log in with the temporary account.
  4. If Hamachi is required, continue to Hamachi setup.
Placeholder: confirmed network IP address
Screenshot placeholder: Confirmed network connection with appliance IP address.

Troubleshooting​

SymptomCheck
No IP address appearsConfirm the cable, Wi-Fi password, and DHCP availability.
Admin UI does not openConfirm your computer is on the same network and use http://<appliance-ip>:8000/admin/.
Static IP works locally but not outside the subnetConfirm gateway and DNS settings.
PLC devices cannot be reachedConfirm the appliance and PLC are on reachable networks and that firewall rules allow the protocol port.
Wi-Fi disconnectsMove the appliance closer to the access point or use Ethernet.

Use support-directed commands only when Reshenie asks for them:

ip addr
ping <gateway-ip>
ping <plc-ip>