Since the default nano ip address is in the very

• Since the default Nano IP address is in the very common range 192.168.1.x, and we cannot risk having
the same range on our own local LAN as the WLAN ashore, we have changed the original Nano IP from
192.168.1.20 to 192.168.10.20. We have also activated the Nano’s DHCP server which means that the computer
can get network settings assigned automatically (an IP in the range 192.168.10.100 to 200, plus the Gateway
and DNS server = IP of the Nano). We still need to set the computer to acquire the IP automatically (see end of
next page).
The changes made on the previous page are memorized but not yet
in effect. Only after clicking “ Apply ” with they take effect. Since we
still need to make some other changes, we’ll “Apply” them all later.
DO NOT APPLY YET!

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• Click on the Link Setup tab →
• Click Apply when it appears at the top:
Now all the changes will come into effect.
• Note : At this point communication with the Nano is lost because we still need to change the
computers IP address to be in the same (new) range as the Nano (192.168.10.x). The setting
can be either fixed (manually to e.g. IP=192 168.10.21, Gateway/Router/DNS=192 168.10.20),
or automatic which is simpler and more flexible (as it allows you to take the computer to another
wired network and automatically acquire the settings):
From now on, all these settings will remain in place and you’ll only need to take
step #3 to
connect to an new WIFI access point. That’s a relief!
Change Nano mode to Station
(i.e. receiver or ‘client’)
Make sure output power is on max
Leave rest as shown.
Click Change
• Windows :
refer back to page 1 and 2 to
open Internet Protocol Properties:
• Mac OS:
refer to pages 3 and 4 and change
Configure from Manually to DHCP, then
click Apply .
Change like this:
Then click OK twice.
YES

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• In the browser address bar type (the new address of the Nano) then press the
Enter key.
• Click on the Link setup tab, then on Select (second line at right):
• Click on Change, wait ; click Apply at top of new page, wait a few seconds for connection (some
access points take a while to connect). That’s it. There should be 3 or more LEDs lit on the back of
the Nano.
This is the
strongest in the list.
Any figure lower
than about 90 is
normally usable.
Select a strong signal
(without encryption)
by clicking in the button.
Then click “ Select ”
Clicking once on
“ Signal ” will sort the
list with the strongest
one at the bottom
• Optional: to verify the connection, click on Main tab. This page has no settings, only information to
confirm a connection. (You may have to refresh the browser page after a while).
A number here
means that the
Nanostation has
associated with the
WIFI station
A number here
means that the
Nanostation has
received an IP
address
(also see below).
This number
will increase with
long distance
connections
Note: The numbers here tell us that the
WIFI access point has assigned all the
necessary numbers to the Nanostation
for connecting to the internet.