How To Use Wlan On The Gr25 - Leica GR10 Operational Manual

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How to use WLAN on the GR25

Background Information
When the WLAN adapter on the GR25 is enabled, two different modes can be configured.
Use Ad hoc mode for a direct WLAN connection to another wireless device. Ad hoc mode is mainly intended for initial receiver
set up and for checking the receiver settings using a mobile device.
Use Infrastructure mode to connect to a WLAN access point. Infrastructure mode is intended for all communication between
the GR25 and a computer connected to the same network.
The GR25 can be ordered as a Bluetooth or a WLAN version. WLAN functionality can only be used on GR25
with the WLAN radio integrated and the GLR120 WLAN option installed.
The Step-by-Step description for an Ad hoc connection below describes a connection to the GR25 default
profile. For connecting to a user defined profile, change the settings accordingly.
Ad hoc connection Step-by-Step
Step Description
1
Enable the WLAN adapter of the GR25 using either:
a. the web interface: Open the web interface and select Receiver Setup / Network Connections and
select WLAN
b. or by using the display and buttons: Go to Configuration / Network Config and then select WLAN,
make sure that wireless radio is shown as "enabled".
2 Make sure that the WLAN adapter of your PC is enabled. It may be necessary to use a hardware or software
switch.
3 Select the option to create a new network.
4 Select wireless ad hoc (computer - to - computer) network.
5 Enter the receiver's serial number for the network name. Choose the security type to be "No authentication
(Open)" and leave the security key field blank. Save the settings.
6 Right click on the WLAN Network Connection and select Properties.
7 Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click the Properties button.
8 Use the following IP address:
•
IP: 192.168.252.x (e.g. 192.168.252.11)
where "x" is a value between 1 and 255 (but not 2 as this is the IP address of the default WLAN profile of
the GR25)
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Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Click "OK"
9 In the Control Panel, open the Windows Mobility Center, find the new wireless connection and right click. Select
"Connect".
10 Open a browser and enter: 192.168.252.2, this will load the login page of the web interface.
Use the default Admin account or a custom account to log in.
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