AlgoLaser Wi-Fi Configuration Tool App User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: AlgoLaser

Table of Contents

AlgoLaser Wi-Fi Configuration Tool App
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Introduction
Operational Environment
Quick Start Guide
Function Introduction
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

AlgoLaser Wi-Fi Configuration Tool App

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Product Information

Specifications:

Product Name: AlgoLaser WiFi Configuration Tool
Functions: Device connectivity, WiFi configuration, dynamic IP allocation, setting static IP, obtaining Device IP
Hardware Requirements: Standard PC with full configuration
Software Requirements: Windows 10 or later
Supported Engraver Models: AlgoLaser Alpha, AlgoLaser DIY KIT, AlgoLaser Alpha ETK, AlgoLaser DIY KIT ETK

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction:
The AlgoLaser WiFi Configuration Tool is a desktop software that facilitates device connectivity, WiFi configuration, dynamic IP allocation, setting static IP, and obtaining Device IP.

Operational Environment:
Hardware Requirements:
A standard PC with full configuration is required to operate the software.

Software Requirements:
The software is compatible with Windows 10 or later versions.

Supported Engraver Models:
The software supports the following engraver models: AlgoLaser Alpha, AlgoLaser DIY KIT, AlgoLaser Alpha ETK, AlgoLaser DIY KIT ETK.

Download:
To download the software:

Visit the official AlgoLaser website at https://algolaser.cn/download/
For international downloads, visit the international official AlgoLaser website at https://algolaser.com/pages/support

Quick Start Guide:
Before you start:
To begin using the software:

Power on the device and connect it to the computer using a USB cable.
Install the software and open it.

Connect Device:
To connect the device:

Open the software to automatically recognize the device’s serial port.
Click ‘Connect’.
If successful, a pop-up box will confirm the connection.
If unsuccessful, click ‘Refresh’ and then ‘Connect’ to retry.

Configure WiFi:
To configure WiFi settings, follow the instructions provided in the software interface.

Assign IP:
The software allows both dynamic and static IP configuration.
Follow these steps:

Dynamic IP Assignment: After successful network configuration, click ‘OK’ to assign an IP address dynamically.
Static IP Assignment: Switch to manual IP settings interface to set a static IP address.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How can I troubleshoot connection issues?
A: If you encounter connection problems, try refreshing the connection and ensuring proper device setup.
Q: Can I use the software on a Mac computer?
A: The software is currently compatible with Windows 10 or later versions only.

Introduction

The AlgoLaser WiFi configuration Tool is a comprehensive desktop software that integrates functions such as device connectivity, WiFi configuration, dynamic IP allocation, setting static IP, and obtaining Device IP. This user manual provides instructions on device connectivity, WiFi configuration, dynamic IP allocation, setting static IP, and acquiring Device IP, facilitating user- friendly operation.

Operational Environment

Hardware Requirements
A standard PC with a full configuration

Software Requirements
Windows 10 or later

Supported Engraver Models
AlgoLaser Alpha、AlgoLaser DIY KIT、AlgoLaser AIpha ETK、AlgoLaser DIY KIT ETK

Quick Start Guide

Before you start

Power on the device by supplying electricity and long-pressing the device’s power button. Then, connect the device to the computer using a USB cable.
Install the software and open it.

Connect Device
To connect the device, open the software and it will automatically recognize the device’s serial port. Click ‘Connect’ (Figure 1). If the connection is successful, a pop-up box will confirm it and the ‘Terminal’ area will display the successful connection information. If the connection fails, a pop-up box will indicate the failure and the ‘Terminal’ area will display the corresponding information. To retry, click ‘Refresh’ and then ‘Connect’.

Configure WiFi
Once the device is connected successfully, if the computer is already linked to a WiFi network, click the “Get Local Wi-Fi” button to automatically retrieve and populate the computer’s WiFi name into the “Wi-Fi SSID” input box. Then, input the password into the “Wi-Fi password” input box. If there’s no password, select “No password”. Afterward, click “Apply” to initiate the network configuration (refer to Figure 2). A successful configuration will prompt a pop-up box indicating “Network Configuration Successful” and display the connection success information in the “Terminal” area. In case of a configuration failure, a pop-up box will appear stating “Network Configuration Failed” and corresponding failure information will be displayed in the “Terminal” area. Ensure the accuracy of the WiFi name, password, and that it’s operating on a 2.4G network before attempting the configuration process again.

Assign IP
Provide both dynamic and static IP configuration. The default configuration is dynamic, but static IP can also be set.

Dynamic IP Assignment
After successful network configuration, an IP configuration dialog will appear, with dynamic configuration set as the default. Click the “OK” button to assign an IP address to the Device (refer to Figure 3). Upon successful configuration, a dialog box will prompt “Dynamic IP Configuration Successful .”. AlgoLaser-Wi-Fi-Configuration-Tool-App-FIG-5 Static IP Assignment:
Click to switch to the manual IP settings interface (Figure 4), after successful configuration, a pop-up box will appear, indicating that the static IP has been assigned successfully.

To assign a static IP to the Device, follow these steps: enter the DHCP, IP Mask, and IP Gateway, and click the ‘OK’ button (Refer to Figure 5). After completing these steps, manually reboot the device.

Copy IP
After successfully setting the IP address, it will be automatically filled in the ‘IP Address’ input box. Click the ‘Copy IP’ button to copy the address to the clipboard (refer to Figure 6) and a prompt will appear saying ‘IP has been copied’. You can then paste it elsewhere.

Function Introduction

Connect Devices
Upon opening this tool, it will automatically scan the list of connected serial ports. The current serial port that is being used will be displayed in the list box. To view all connected serial ports, click on the drop-down arrow . Select the Device’s serial port and click on the ‘Connect’ button. If the connection fails, a prompt will appear. If the connection is successful, a prompt will appear indicating the successful connection. If you have not yet connected the serial cable to the computer and the Device, click on the list of serial ports to scan the list of connected serial ports again.

Configure WiFi

The WiFi must be of the 2.4G, not 5G.
To obtain the name of the WiFi network your computer is currently connected to, click ‘Get Local Wi-Fi’. The input box will be automatically filled.
If the computer is not connected to Wi-Fi, manually enter the Wi-Fi SSID.
Manually enter the corresponding WiFi password or check
To configure the network, enter the WiFi name and password, then click ‘Apply’. If the log bar shows a failure, please retry or check the password for accuracy.

Assign IP

After the connection is established and the configuration of WiFi is completed, an IP Settings dialog box appears automatically for static IP and DHCP setup.

Dynamic IP Assignment

Upon successful connection to the device and Wi-Fi configuration, a pop-up window for IP setup will be displayed. Clicking ‘OK’ will dynamically assign an IP address to the device by default, as shown in Figure 8.

Static IP Assignment

After successful connection to the device and Wi-Fi configuration, a pop-up window for IP settings will be displayed. You will need to manually enter the correct IP address, IP mask, and IP gateway, then click ‘OK’. You need to manually reboot the device before assigning the static IP (see Figure 9).

Obtain Device IP

Once the device is successfully connected, it will automatically obtain the Device’s IP address. Click ‘Copy IP’ to save the IP to the clipboard and paste it to other locations as needed.

Output Information Area