Figure 1.21: WiFi static IP address
Many networks automatically assign IP addresses (via DHCP) to network devices such as your 3D printer, but if your local network does not have a DHCP server, then you will need to manually configure your printer with a static IP address. If your local network requires a static IP address, then after connecting to 192.168.0.1 (and if necessary clicking the “Network” tab to get to a screen such as Figure 1.4), either click on “Add WiFi” and then select a WiFi network name from the drop down menu (if you are configuring a WiFi connection), or click on “Ethernet” (if you are configuring an Ethernet connection).
Instead of leaving the “DHCP” button highlighted, click the “Static Address” button. This will bring up a display such as shown in Figure 1.21 (WiFi) or Figure 1.22 (Ethernet).
Enter specific values for:
If you are used to adding network devices to your network, you’re probably familiar with the sorts of values to enter. Otherwise, ask your IT or network administrator for details on what values to enter.
Once you have finished entering appropriate values for your site, click the “Add Network” button (WiFi – see Figure 1.21) or “Save Settings” button (Ethernet – see Figure 1.22).
Then click the “Restart” tab on the left navigation pane to have the printer attempt to use your newly configured local network information to connect to your local network, and then through it to the Polar Cloud.
