Local Configurator

Overview

The local configurator is an integrated feature of the firmware that allows to fully configure the node in a user friendly way. It relies on a Web Server running in the node and can be accessed by any nearby WiFi-capable device like a PC, a smartphone or a tablet via a Browser. It opens a step-by-step wizard exposing all the available settings to the end user.

It groups configuration into 4 categories:

  • Network: choose from a wide range of connectivity technologies and setup network-specific connection parameters.
  • Keys: enter keys for node-Console communication, as acquired from onboarding.
  • Measurements enable specific sensor ports & settings along with metadata monitoring in accordance with the selected shield.
  • Timing setup periodic measurement and data reporting times.

Configuration is finalized with a Verification step which provides an overview of the selected parameters and applies the changes. Before presenting in detail the above configuration options, we explain how to launch and access the tool.

Configurator Launch

How to Enable the Configurator

The Configurator is accessible only after a hard reset (power off/on). During this procedure, the node becomes a WiFi Access Point and waits for connections from WiFi-capable devices acting as Clients.

Each node:

  • Broadcasts a WiFi SSID with the following format: insigh-<last 4 digits of mac address> (ex. insigh-5fa1), having
  • Connection password: insighiodev

WiFi Access Point mode indicator

The WiFi Access Point is ready for connection around 5-10 seconds after power on. Its ready state is identified by the LED that blinks magenta. As soon as a client is successfully connected to the Access Point, the LED will stop blinking.

WiFi Access Point mode timeouts

The WiFi Access Point will remain active for:

  • 50 seconds, if no WiFi client gets connected
  • 5 minutes, if any WiFi client gets connected

Step-by-step Guide

  1. Power-on or hard-reset the node
  2. Wait for the RGB led to start blinking magenta.
  3. On a PC, tablet, or smartphone:
    • Look for a WiFi network with SSID: insigh-XXXX
    • Connect to this network with password: insighiodev
  4. Launch a browser and open to the Web UI URL: http://192.168.4.1
  5. Login with credentials:
    • username: admin
    • password: insighiodev
  6. Follow the wizard steps as described in the coming pages.