The device set-up process takes only a few short minutes. For the device to work properly, it must to set-up to a Wi-Fi Network. If you opted for SensoScientific to pre-configure the device, please disregard this section. The device can be configured using the SensoScientific app available on iOS or Android devices. If you do not have a Wi-Fi enabled device contact technical support (See contact page). The following are required to proceed:
OTA Wi-Fi Node(s)
2.4GHz Wi-Fi Source
Wi-Fi Enabled Device (Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, etc…)
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Provisioning LED Flashing
The OTA device must be configured to the provisioning mode. This is done by turning the device on (put the batteries in). The device screen will flash, and the yellow LED will turn on solid. The device will attempt to connect to a Wi-Fi source for 15 seconds. After this time, the device will alert that no connection was established by alternating between the green and red LED with an audible beep.
Provisioning Activation
Now, press the left and right buttons simultaneously on the device to enter the provisioning mode.
Connect Phone to OTA Sensor
On your Wi-Fi enabled device, connect to the Wi-Fi network “mysimplelink-57D475”. The last six digits of the network name are the last six digits of the OTA Node’s MAC Address. This will connect your phone to the OTA Node. See below for further instructions on how to connect your phone to a Wi-Fi network using an tablets, iOS, or Android device:
iPhone Set-Up
From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks
Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join - “mysimplelink-…”.
Windows
1. Open the Network & Internet (press Windows key + I to open the Settings app, or move your cursor to the notification area and click on the network icon).
2. The network icon will list available wireless networks. Select the network you want to connect to and then click Connect. You'll also see Network Settings near the bottom
of available wireless networks. This will quickly open the Network & Internet. If you
opened Network & Internet from the Settings app, the following figure will also appear:
4. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you
want to join - “mysimplelink-57D475”.
mysimplelink.net
On your Wi-Fi enabled device (Laptop, iPad, etc…), go to an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, etc…) and type mysimplelink.net into the browser bar.
Static IP
If Static IP is required, go to the IP Config tab. Disable DHCP Client and enter all information in the fields (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Server). Once all information is entered select Apply.
Network Information
Go to Profiles to add the network information (SSID and Password). For Open, WEP, WPA1, and WPA2 authentication, enter the network information under Add Profile. Once all information has been put in, press Add for the profile to be saved.
Installation Slip
Once the profile has been added, go to the bottom of the Profile tab and verify that the profile has been added. It should be listed in any of the profiles.
Finally, restart the device twice and the device configuration will be complete. To restart the device, take out the batteries from the back of the device, unplug the power supply, and wait 30 seconds. Put the batteries back in or plug the power supply into the device. Repeat this two-step process again to complete the reset procedure. Once this is done, the device will connect to the network and show a green light. Also, the symbols at the top left of the device screen (notification panel) will not have any crosses through it (Display). If any issues are found while trying to connect or at any time throughout the set-up process, contact technical support.
Plug the probe into the device and place the probe wherever you are looking to monitor data. Go to cloud.sensoscientific.com to access your data. Use the username and password provided to you via email or in the Installation Slip within your shipment (See Installation Slip)