Setting Up A Network Connection - formlabs Fuse Sift Manual

4.5.7 Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
Install the Wi-Fi antenna to connect the machine to a wireless network.
To install the Wi-Fi antenna, screw the Wi-Fi antenna onto the jack on the back of the unit, next
to the power, USB, and Ethernet ports.
4.5.8 Turning on
To turn on the machine:
1. Plug the included power cable into the power port on the back of the unit and connect the
power cable to a dedicated circuit.
2. Flip the breaker switch on the back of the Fuse Sift to the ON position to turn on the machine.
3. As the Fuse Sift initiates, the Formlabs logo with a progress bar appears on the touchscreen,
followed by the onboarding process. Follow the on-screen prompts to finish setting up the machine.
To turn off the machine, refer to section 5.6.2 Turning off.
4.6

Setting up a network connection

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Connect the Fuse Sift to a secure network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, providing it internet access for
remote troubleshooting, sending diagnostic logs, and receiving firmware updates. The Fuse
Sift can connect directly to a computer with a USB cable.
4.6.1 Connecting with Wi-Fi
The Fuse Sift's built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) supports WPA/WPA2 security. Use the
touchscreen to configure a wireless network connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi:
1. Tap the wrench icon on the Home screen. The Settings screen appears.
2. Tap Connectivity > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
3. Toggle Use Wi-Fi to ON. The toggle turns blue.
4. Tap the desired wireless network.
5. If prompted, enter your network password and tap the checkmark to confirm.
4.6.2 Connecting with Ethernet
The rear of the unit is equipped with a RJ-45 Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T) 1000 Mbit
LAN Port. Use a shielded Ethernet cable (not included): minimum Cat5, or Cat5e or Cat6 for 1000BASE-T.
To connect with Ethernet:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the unit.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN.
4.6.3 Connecting with a manual IP configuration
When connected to an active Ethernet connection or available wireless network, the Fuse Sift can
be configured with a static IP address. Use the touchscreen to configure a manual IP connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi or Ethernet using a manual IP configuration:
1. With an established Ethernet or available Wi-Fi connection, tap the wrench icon on the
Home screen. The Settings screen appears.
2. Tap Connectivity. The Connectivity screen appears.
For Wi-Fi networks, tap Wi-Fi, then the desired wireless network. A new screen appears.
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Tap the Manual IP button in the lower-left corner. The Manual IP Settings screen appears.
For Ethernet connections, tap Ethernet. The Manual IP Settings screen appears.
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3. Toggle Use Manual IP to ON. The toggle turns blue.
4. Enter the appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Name Server.
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