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Remote Access via Wi-Fi Network

Keep a spare Ethernet cable nearby. Use it if the Wi-Fi setup fails. Ethernet access lets you fix the network settings.

Use this guide to connect an Aranet Pro/Pro Plus base station to local Wi-Fi. After setup, open the WebGUI from the same Wi-Fi network.

1

Collect your Wi-Fi (and optional IP) details

You will need:

  • Wi-Fi network name (SSID)

  • Security/encryption type (for example, WPA2-PSK)

  • Wi-Fi password

If you must use a static IP address, also prepare:

  • IP address (unused)

  • Subnet mask

  • Default gateway

  • DNS server

Windows 10/11 (GUI): find SSID, security type, and IP settings

Go to Start > Settings and open Network & Internet.

At Network status, click Change adapter options.

Double-click the active Wi-Fi connection.

Click Details and note:

  • IPv4 Address

  • Subnet Mask

  • Default Gateway

  • DNS Servers

Click Wireless Properties.

On Connection, note the SSID.

On Security, tick Show characters and note:

  • Security type

  • Encryption type

  • Network security key (password)

Windows (Command Prompt): find IP settings and check a free static IP

Open Command Prompt and run:

  • ipconfig /all (note IPv4 address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS servers)

Check the Wi-Fi authentication type and SSID:

  • netsh wlan show interfaces

If you plan to use a static IP, pick an unused address. Validate it with ping. Start with the same subnet. Change only the last octet.

Example: if your PC is 192.168.43.228, test 192.168.43.229.

If you get replies, the IP is already in use:

If you see Destination host unreachable, the address is likely unused:

2

Connect to the base station Wi-Fi access point

  1. Disconnect your PC from the local Wi-Fi network.

  2. Connect to the base station’s built-in Wi-Fi access point (SSID = base station name).

  3. Open a browser and go to http://192.168.206.100.

3

Configure Wi-Fi client mode in WebGUI

  1. Open SYSTEM > NETWORK and select the WIFI tab.

  2. Set Mode to Client.

  3. Set Country and Power (leave defaults if unsure).

  4. Select (or enter) your local Wi-Fi SSID.

  5. Select the matching Encryption/Security type.

  6. Enter the Wi-Fi password.

  7. Choose IP assignment:

    • DHCP (recommended for most networks)

    • Static IP (only if required by your network policy)

    If you use Static IP, fill in IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server.

  8. Click Save.

After saving, your connection to the base station access point will drop.

4

Reconnect and log in to the base station

  1. Connect your PC back to the local Wi-Fi network.

  2. Open the base station WebGUI:

    • If you configured a static IP, use that address.

    • If you used DHCP, check your router’s DHCP lease list. Or ask your network admin.

Example (static IP): http://192.168.43.229

Remote access from the Internet

Internet access requires a public static IP address and port forwarding on your router. Ethernet is the preferred interface for remote access.

See Remote Access via Ethernet Network for the overview and an example URL format (xx.xx.xx.xx:port).

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