When you first set up a WOW system, you should check to see that the EID antenna is correctly reading tags. This process can also be performed as part of troubleshooting if you suspect that the antenna is not reading tags reliably.
To perform this check, you will need two people and sample EID tags (HDX type) or tagged animals.
To check that EID tags are being read:
Log in to OpenWRT using a laptop:
Log in to OpenWRT using a laptop:
Stand beside the control unit.
On a laptop, go to the Wi-Fi Settings and search for the control unit Wi-Fi.
From the list of available networks, select 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.
Log into OpenWRT using a mobile phone:
Log into OpenWRT using a mobile phone:
Stand beside the control unit.
On a mobile phone, go to the Wi-Fi Settings, check that Wi-Fi is set to On and search for the control unit Wi-Fi.
From the list of available networks, select 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:
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.
Check EID identification
Log in to OpenWRT, as above.
Hold a sample EID tag in front of the EID antenna. Alternatively, herd an animal fitted with an EID tag over the platform:
In OpenWRT, click on Dashboard and scroll down to the Scorpio Status section.
The EID Tag should be displayed:
Observe the LED lights on the control unit. When the EID tag is successfully read, the ID LED on the control unit will illuminate green:
If the EID tag is not being read, check that the EID antenna is plugged in correctly.
Turn off all other electronic equipment (other EID readers within 50 m [150'], electric fence energizers, irrigators, milk pumps, etc) and repeat the test. If the EID tag reads OK when other equipment is off, there is an electrical interference issue to be resolved.