Broken Ble Connection; Wi-Fi Connection (If Supported); Secure Wireless Access Point Configuration - Honeywell BW RigRat User Manual

Broken BLE Connection

Sometimes a BLE connection can be disconnected. This can occur if there is too much interference, or
if the smartphone running the monitoring app is turned off or goes out of BLE range. When this
happens, the Mobile Connection icon is not shown on the RigRat display.
Check for interference (too many BLE communications nearby, too much distance between the RigRat
and the smartphone). You may need to turn off the RigRat and exit the app, and then restart both and
re-pair.
Note: The BLE connection between a smartphone and a RigRat is best within a distance of 5 meters.
The RigRat's BLE will automatically shut down in 15 minutes if no operation is performed. It is
necessary to push the button to wake the RigRat BLE, which will then be detected by a smartphone.

Wi-Fi Connection (if supported)

RigRat Wi-Fi is designed to operate on a wireless network anchored by ProRAE Guardian monitoring
software and using Wi-Fi access points. Operational distance between the instrument and the access
point (wireless router) varies, depending on such factors as interference and obstacles. It uses the
802.11b/g/n protocol using the 2.4GHz ISM (license-free) frequency band.
Note: To ensure the best communication, it is recommended that the Wi-Fi-equipped instruments and
access point not be located close to microwave ovens, cordless telephones, or Bluetooth devices.

5.3.1 Secure Wireless Access Point Configuration

If Wi-Fi is enabled, an RigRat uses a Wi-Fi wireless network to transmit data related to its current and
past activity. To protect these data against unauthorized access, Honeywell recommends the following
when configuring your wireless network:
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Set a unique network name (SSID). Do not use the default name.
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Set unique administrative credentials (username and password) that control the configuration
settings of your Access Point / Router / Gateway. Do not use the default credentials. Use a
strong password (see Strong Password Tips).
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Configure strong authentication and encryption in your network. Honeywell recommends
WPA2 Personal (aka WPA2-PSK) with AES encryption.
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Create a strong network passphrase (see strong password tips). Do not use the default
passphrase.
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Maintain the firmware of your Access Point / Router / Gateway as well as the firmware of all
devices connected to the wireless network up to date.
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