Quick Start Guide – Version 1.0 Brainchip ©2024 6
Connecting the Akida Edge AI Box
1) Connect the Akida Edge AI Box to the ethernet switch using an Ethernet
cable.
2) Connect the HDMI monitor to the Akida Edge AI Box.
3) Power on the Akida Edge AI Box using the provided 12V DC adapter.
Configuring via Wi-Fi AP Mode
1) On your laptop, connect to the Wi-Fi network broadcasted by the Akida
Edge AI Box.
• SSID: ap_<Akida_Edge_AI_Box_Serial_Number>
• Password: 12345678
2) Open a terminal on your laptop and run the ConfigManager utility:
./ConfigManager
3) Follow the prompts to:
• Set a static IP for the Akida Edge AI Box (e.g., 172.18.10.11)
• Configure the RTSP URLs for each camera
• Set the IP addresses for each camera
6. Verifying the Setup
1) Reboot the Akida Edge AI Box by unplugging the power supply and
plugging it back into the Edge AI Box.
2) After rebooting, check that all LEDs on the Akida Edge AI Box turn green.
After successful setup, the monitor connected to the Akida Edge AI Box will
display the demo interface:
Demos: Launch pre-loaded artificial intelligence demos that showcase the
capabilities of your Akida Edge AI Box