Sutron Corporation Satlink Operations & Maintenance Manual, Rev 8.04.2 11/3/2016 pg. 115
11. Other Setup
The Other Setup tab provides settings for Wi-Fi, Logging, Digital Output DOUT and Modbus RS-
485. The settings for each is described below.
11.1. Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi section controls the operation of the Wi-Fi hot spot built into SL3.
Please note that this Wi-Fi hotspot is NOT connected to the internet.
The purpose of the Wi-Fi hotspot is to allow someone who is on site to connect to Satlink with a
mobile phone, a tablet, or a laptop wirelessly. This hotspot is not connected to the internet. It is
a one on one connection between Satlink and the computer.
The range of the Wi-Fi is circumstantial. Direct line of sight may provide access within 100 feet.
For instructions on how to connect to Satlink via Wi-Fi, please see CONNECTING VIA WI-FI.
To insure security, please enable Wi-Fi password protection. The Wi-Fi security is distinct from
Satlink’s password protection. Even if Wi-Fi security is not enabled, Satlink is still protected by its
SECURITY
Saltink only turns on the Wi-Fi hot spot at certain times. There are two settings that control
when Satlink3 turns on the Wi-Fi hotspot:
Wifi Enable: If this setting is off, Satlink3 will never turn on it’s Wi-Fi automatically. It
will only turn on when the front button is pressed or when the WIFI ON command is
issued.
Please note that pressing the wakeup button will turn on the Wi-Fi
hotspot even if Wifi Enable is off.
Wifi Always On: if this setting is on, the Wi-Fi spot provided by SatlinkSatlink3 will
always be turned on. Turning this setting on will result in increased power
consumption, but it will make Satlink3 always available to connect to.
Wifi Security enable: This setting enables WPA2-AES security. A pass phrase must be
entered to allow Wi-Fi access.
The table below describes when the Wi-Fi hotspot is on.
The Wi-Fi hotspot is off. It is only turned on if the wakeup
button is pressed. It stays on for one hour after the
button press.
The Wi-Fi hotspot is always on.
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