📝 These instructions only apply to ethernet enabled WOW systems.
You can set up an ethernet internet connection for your Walk Over Weighing (WOW) system using OpenWRT.
📝 Before you start, make sure that the ethernet antenna is connected to the control unit.
To set up an ethernet internet connection:
Log in to OpenWRT
Log in to OpenWRT
Stand beside the control unit.
Use a laptop to search for the control unit Wi-Fi. This is a unique Device ID, but it will always begin with the letters rwow-
Enter the network security key (password).
This is scorpio followed by the last 6 characters of the unique Device ID, as used in the Wi-Fi network name. Type the characters exactly as they appear, using lower case letters and no spaces. Example:
In an internet browser address bar, enter the URL 192.168.50.1 to launch the OpenWRT configuration page:
The OpenWRT login page will be displayed.
💡 If the OpenWRT login is not displayed, press the Home key on your keyboard to reveal the full URL and change https://192.168.50.1 to http://192.168.50.1.
Log in with these credentials:
Username = root
Password = scorpio followed by the last 6 characters of the unique Device ID. The Device ID can be seen at the top of the screen. Example:
The laptop will now be logged in to OpenWRT.
Configure the ethernet internet settings
Log in to OpenWRT, as above.
In the Main Menu, click Services, then Connectivity. In the Connectivity interface field, select Ethernet then Save & Apply:
The Connectivity LED should be illuminated on the front of the Control Unit:
