Ams trex™ Device Communicator

Connect the Trex unit to a non-broadcasting wireless
network
You can connect to a wireless network that is non-broadcasting by manually entering
required options when in range.
Procedure
1. Tap 
Settings
or the status bar at the top of the screen.
2. Tap 
Wi-Fi
.
3. Ensure the 
Wireless Networks
option is set to 
ON
.
This enables the wireless radio in the Trex unit.
4. Tap 
Add Wi-Fi Network...
.
5. Edit the following options as needed. You may need assistance from your network
administrator.
Option
Description
Network SSID
The name of the wireless network.
Security
The type of security used for the wireless network.
6. Tap 
Connect
.
Depending on the network security, you may need to enter credential information
when the network is in range.
AMS Trex Device Communicator overview
User Guide
September 2021
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User Guide

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Enter a network address for an AMS Trex unit
You can specify how an AMS Trex unit connects to your network. Enter DHCP to allow a
network address to be assigned, or Static to specify an IP address and/or Subnet Mask.
Note
Contact your network administrator before changing settings. Ensure the port you are
sending to is configured to receive AMS Trex data.
Procedure
1. Tap 
Settings
.
2. Tap 
Wi-Fi
, and turn on Wireless Networks.
3. Tap 
IP Address
, and tap the IP Address Assignment line to change from DHCP to
Static.
4. Enter an IP Address, and/or Subnet Mask.
5. Tap 
OK
.
Forget a wireless network
Forgetting a wireless network prevents the Trex unit from automatically reconnecting to
it. You can forget a network to which you are currently connected, or one where you have
entered credentials.
Procedure
1. Tap 
Settings
or the status bar at the top of the screen.
2. Tap 
Wi-Fi
, then tap the network.
3. Tap 
Forget
.
The network disconnects. If there is data that has not been synchronized with AMS
Device Manager, you are prompted to confirm before disconnecting.