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The MiniWarden+ and PoolWarden+ operate using the Raspbian operating system. In most cases access
to the operating system isn’t required. In the following cases access to the operating system will be
needed:
1. Set a static IP address
2. Don’t know the name of the SSID
In order to connect the following additional items are required:
1. Mouse and Keyboard
2. Computer monitor with HDMI cable
Connecting to the Internet is similar to connecting any computer. In some cases a search may be needed
depending on the application.
Service Types
There are 2 service methods for viewing data and/or making configuration changes, all require the
Internet.
1. Remote Data Server (RDS): The controller sends data to https://www.poolwarden.com at a
selectable rate. The RDS can be logged into from any Internet computer for viewing past data,
past calibrations, past entered measurements and setting up alarm and text notifications. There is
a yearly charge for the RDS per controller. The account can have any number of controllers.
2. Local Data Server (LDS): When the controller sends data to https://www.poolwarden.com, it also
saves the data internally. The LDS supports viewing past data, making configuration changes,
and manual relay control for the specific controller only. In the past this was called Direct Connect.
This may require additional network setup for remote access.
Remote Data Server (RDS) And the Firewall
The controllers send data to the remote server at a specific rate using standard FTP (file transfer protocol).
The controllers FTP uses ports 20 and 21 and the high value ports 50,000 to 51,000. In order to send data
these ports must be open in the routers firewall.
Local Data Server (LDS)
In order to connect to the LDS the IP address is required.
t Local Connection: Enter the local IP address into a web browser to connect to the controller. The
controller uses port 3000 and the address needs to be in the form 192.168.0.43:3000. A static IP is
recommended but not required if you have easy access to the controller to obtain the address.
t Remote Connection: The router or network controller needs to route a remote request to the local IP
address of the controller. One way to accomplish this is with port forwarding. A remote port can be
used to accomplish this such as 173.195.186.60:1460 to 192.168.0.43:3000. A static IP is required for
the controller so that it is always the same. If the local address changes in the controller the port
forward would also need to be updated.
t TeamViewer: The PW-Plus communication module has TeamViewer pre-installed. This allows for
making a connection with no change to the network or knowledge of the IP address. The TeamViewer
ID for the controller should be in the comment section when logged into www.poolwarden.com. When
using TeamViewer, the controllers desktop will display and then simply open the web browser on the
controller for access to data and making changes.
Connecting with Ethernet
Route the Ethernet cable into the controller and connect to the communication connector. Route the cable
through a cable grip, if it doesn’t fit add the connector to the cable after it is routed into the inside of the
enclosure.
Appendix F: Connecting to the Internet
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