Rocket M2 Setup
Chain: MSI -> Gig E Switch -> PoE Injector -> Rocket M2
The following documents will provide the most information on setting up the RocketM. Essentially, we will be using the RocketM as a wireless adapter to connect to a wireless network.
Additionally, an extra (not connected to the robots) RocketM can be used as a router for outdoor testing. This additonal RocketM should be configured in Router mode.
- Connect HDMI cord and mice/keyboard to a jackal with the RocketM connected.
- Open a browser and go to 192.168.1.20 . NOTE: some browsers may indicate a certification error. If using firefox, click on 'Advanced' and follow the instructions here with the specific error. Proceed if you get a webpage similar to:
- Enter the login information below, set the country, check the AGREE box and Login.
username: ubnt
password: ubnt - Make desired changes as needed
- We will now edit a few configurations on the RocketM
- In the first tab (to the left of main) : set airMAX priority to 'None' if not already so. Click 'Change'
- In WIRELESS : do the following
- Set 'Wireless Mode' to 'Station'
- Next to SSID, click 'Select'
- Click the bubble next to the correct SSID. Scroll to the bottom and click "Select." Do not select "Lock to AP"
- Next to WPA Preshared Key: enter password to SSID
- Click "Change" at the bottom (neglect the blue tab, prompting to apply changes for a second)
- In NETWORK : set the 'Network Mode' to 'Bridge'
- Now in the blue section below the tabs click 'Apply'
NOTE: you may lose connection as the device reconfigures itself, just wait and reload the page a few seconds later. Once the page returns, proceed. - In MAIN : Double check that you are connected to the correct network
- Close your web browser
- Comment out the additions we made to /etc/network/interfaces
- Reboot and attempt to ping google.com