Magnibot – Connect using mobile hotspot

Magnibot – Connect using mobile hotspot

Problem

A Magnibot customer wishes to use both their Magnibot whilst also using their activate internet connection at the same time.

Applies to

  1. Magnibot


Resolution

One can set up a Windows or Mac computer to act as a wireless hotspot to allow connection of Magnibot.   Please note that you will need a suitable USB connectino cable to establish the connection this should work on Windows and Mac computers but not IOS devices.

Step 1 - Activate mobile hotspot

  1. Ope Settings app.
  2. Then select Network & Internet, that activate the toggle for Mobile Hotspot.
  3. Then click the Share Over drop down to Wi-Fi.
  4. Take down the network name and password details for later.
     


Step 2 - Connect Magnibot

You will need to have a USB cable attached between laptop and Magnibot for the next steps.

  1. Cononect the Magnibot by USB to the computer running the hotspot.
  2. Then open a browser and navigate to: http://192.168.5.1/wifi
  3. In the web interface select Enable Wi-Fi button.
  4. Then click Connect Magnibot To Wi-Fi button.
  5. In the Wi-Fi connectino wizard pop-up click the drop down to select the mobile hotspot network.
  6. Then enter the password credentials and click Connect button.  The Magnibot should then connect the mobile hotspot.
  7. Once you have confirmed Magnibot has joined the hotspot network it will be safe to disconnect the USB cable.

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