Setting Up A Network Connection - formlabs Fuse Blast Manual

4.5.6 Connecting the cables
Plug the included power cable into the power port on the back of the unit and connect the
power cable to an adequate circuit.
For Ethernet, connect the unit to your LAN. Refer to section 4.6 Setting up a network connection
for more information.
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 I/O panel to the
rear of the machine.
4.5.8 Checking the valves
Before turning on the machine, ensure that the following elements are in the correct position:
1. Media hopper knife gate: This should not be retracted.
2. Waste hopper knife gate: This should not be retracted.
4.5.9 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 Blast to the ON position to turn on
the machine.
To turn off the machine, refer to section 6.6.3 Turning off.
4.6

Setting up a network connection

For detailed guidance and visual assistance, visit support.formlabs.com.
Connect the Fuse Blast 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 Blast can connect directly to a computer with a USB cable.
The Fuse Blast supports both wired (Ethernet) and wireless (Wi-Fi) connections.
For a Windows operating system, after installing PreForm, check to ensure that Bonjour is
properly installed. Bonjour is third-party software that is required to connect over Wi-Fi or
Ethernet. Visit support.apple.com for assistance with Bonjour. The USB connection can still
be used while the Fuse Blast is connected to a LAN.
When the Fuse Blast is connected to a LAN, its current status can be monitored with Dashboard:
formlabs.com/dashboard.
4.6.1 Connecting with Wi-Fi
The Fuse Blast'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 gear 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)
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