Wireless Settings

Wi-Fi Settings User Guide

The Wi-Fi configuration menu allows your HUBBOX device to scan for local wireless networks, establish secure connections, or manually configure access for networks with hidden SSIDs.

HUBBOX Wi-Fi Scan Interface

1. Network Scanning and Listing

The device automatically probes the environment for available wireless access points and lists them with their technical attributes:

  • Scan Wifi Again Refresh: Used to update the list of available networks and capture real-time signal fluctuations.
  • Wifi-SSID: Displays the broadcast name of the detected networks (e.g., hubbox_industrial).
  • Signal Strength (%): Represented by a percentage and a visual bar. 100% represents the peak signal quality.
Connection Window

2. Connecting to a Network

To join a visible network, follow these simple steps:

  1. Initiate: Click the Connect Wifi button next to your target network.
  2. Authenticate: In the resulting pop-up, enter the network's security key (WPA2-PSK, etc.) and confirm.

3. Manual Network Addition (Hidden SSIDs)

Use this section for networks that do not broadcast their SSID for security reasons:

  • Wifi SSID: Type the exact name of the hidden network (case-sensitive).
  • Password: Enter the network's authentication password.
  • Add: Click the green button to register the settings and begin the handshake process.
Redundant Connection (Failover): HUBBOX supports Wi-Fi as a secondary internet source. If the primary Ethernet WAN link fails, the device can automatically switch to the Wi-Fi connection to maintain uptime.

Operational Guidelines

  1. Minimum Signal Threshold: For reliable industrial data throughput and VNC/HMI remote desktop stability, a signal strength of at least 60% is strongly recommended.
  2. Congestion Management: In environments with high Wi-Fi density, connection drops may occur. Configure your router to use non-overlapping channels (1, 6, or 11 on 2.4GHz) to reduce interference.
  3. Enclosure Warning: If the HUBBOX is installed inside a metal electrical cabinet, the signal will be significantly attenuated. Always use an external Wi-Fi antenna mounted on the outside of the cabinet.

For technical assistance regarding wireless configurations: www.hubbox.io