How to connect a CR Logger to WIFI network.

There is a video with detailed instructions here:

https://www.campbellsci.cc/videos/cr6wifi-datalogger-setting-up-a-network

The CR6-WIFI comes factory-configured as a Wi-Fi access point; it can create and host its own Wi-Fi network. It also can be configured to join an existing Wi-Fi network.

NOTE:

A 12 VDC power source is necessary to power Wi-Fi functions of the CR6-WIFI.

NOTE:

The user is responsible for emissions if changing the antenna type or increasing the gain.

See also Communications specifications.

Hosting a Wi-Fi network

By default, the CR6-WIFI is configured to host a Wi-Fi network. The LoggerLink mobile app for iOS and Android can be used to connect with a CR6-WIFI. Up to eight devices can connect to a network created by a CR6. The setup follows the same steps shown in: CR6-WIFI Datalogger - Setting Up a Network .

Configure the data logger to host a Wi‑Fi network

Follow these instructions to check the data logger settings or reconfigure it.

1. Ensure your CR6-WIFI is connected to an antenna and 12 VDC power.
2. Using Device Configuration Utility, connect to the data logger.
3. On the Deployment tab, click the Wi-Fi sub-tab.
4. In the Configuration list, select the Create a Network option.
5. Optionally, set security on the network to prevent unauthorized access by typing a password in the Password box (recommended).
6. Click Apply.

Connect your phone to the data logger over Wi-Fi

Set up LoggerLink

1. Open the LoggerLink  phone app.
2. Read through the Getting Started information if this is your first time using LoggerLink.
3. Click + then the UDP discovery button .
4. Select the CR6.
5. Save.
6. All LoggerLink features are now available until the Wi-Fi connection times out with inactivity. See the in-app help for more information about LoggerLink.

Connect your computer to the data logger over Wi-Fi

1. Select the Wi-Fi-network hosted by the data logger. The default name is CR6 followed by the serial number of the data logger. In the previous image, the Wi-Fi network is CRxxx.
2. If you set a password, select the Connect Using a Security Key option (instead of a PIN) and type the password you chose.
3. Connect to this network.

Set up LoggerNet or PC400W

1. Using data logger support software, launch the EZSetup Wizard.
   1. LoggerNet users, click Setup, click the View menu to ensure you are in the EZ (Simplified) view, then click Add Datalogger.
   2. PC400 users, click Add Datalogger.
2. Select the IP Port connection type and click Next.
3. In the Internet IP Address field, type 192.168.67.1. This is the default data logger IP address created when the CR6-WIFI creates a network.
4. Click Next.
5. The PakBus address must match the hardware settings for your data logger. The default PakBus address is 1.
   1. Set an Extra Response Time if you want the data logger support software to wait a certain amount of time before returning a communication failure error. This can usually be left at 00 seconds.
   2. You can set a Max Time On-Line to limit the amount of time the data logger remains connected. When the data logger is contacted, communication with it is terminated when this time limit is exceeded. A value of 0 in this field indicates that there is no time limit for maintaining a connection to the data logger.
6. Click Next.
7. By default, the data logger does not use a security code or a PakBus encryption key. Therefore, the Security Code can be set to 0 and the PakBus Encryption Key can be left blank. If either setting has been changed, enter the new code or key. See Data logger security for more information.
8. Click Next.
9. Review the Setup Summary. If you need to make changes, click Previous to return to a previous window and change the settings.
10. Setup is now complete, and the EZSetup Wizard allows to you finish, or click Next to test communications, set the data logger clock, and send a program to the data logger. See Testing communications with EZSetup for more information.

Joining a Wi-Fi network

By default, the CR6-WIFI is configured to host a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively it can be set up to join an existing Wi-Fi network. Then a computer or mobile device on the same network can communicate with it.

Configure the data logger to join a Wi-Fi network

1. Ensure your CR6-WIFI is connected to an antenna and 12 VDC power.
2. Using Device Configuration Utility, connect to the data logger.
3. On the Deployment tab, click the Wi-Fi sub-tab.
4. In the Configuration list, select the Join a Network option.
5. Next to the Network Name (SSID) box, click Browse  to search for and select a Wi-Fi network. To join a hidden network, manually enter its SSID.
6. If the network is a secured network, you must enter the password in the Password box and add any additional security in the Enterprise section of the window.
7. Enter the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway. These values should be provided by your network administrator. A static IP address is recommended.
   1. Alternatively, you can use an IP address assigned to the data logger via DHCP. To do this, make sure the IP Address is set to 0.0.0.0. Click Apply to save the configuration changes. Then reconnect. The IP information obtained through DHCP is updated and displayed in the Status section of the Wi-Fi subtab. Note, however, that this address is not static and may change. An IP address here of 169.254.###.### means the data logger was not able to obtain an address from the DHCP server. Contact your network administrator for help.
8. Click Apply.

Set up LoggerNet or PC400W

For each data logger you want to connect to network, you must follow the instruction in Wi-Fi communications option, using the IP address used to configure that data logger (step 7 in this instruction).

1. Using data logger support software, launch the EZSetup Wizard.
   1. LoggerNet users, click Setup, click the View menu to ensure you are in the EZ (Simplified) view, then click Add Datalogger.
   2. PC400 users, click Add Datalogger.
2. Click Next.
3. Select your data logger from the list, type a meaningful name for your data logger (for example, a site identifier or project name), and click Next.
4. Select the IP Port connection type and click Next
5. Use UDP Search... to find and Add the data logger IP address.
6. Click Next.
7. The PakBus address must match the hardware settings for your data logger. The default PakBus address is 1.
   1. Set an Extra Response Time if you want the data logger support software to wait a certain amount of time before returning a communication failure error. This can usually be left at 00 seconds.
   2. You can set a Max Time On-Line to limit the amount of time the data logger remains connected. When the data logger is contacted, communication with it is terminated when this time limit is exceeded. A value of 0 in this field indicates that there is no time limit for maintaining a connection to the data logger.
8. Click Next.
9. By default, the data logger does not use a security code or a PakBus encryption key. Therefore, the Security Code can be set to 0 and the PakBus Encryption Key can be left blank. If either setting has been changed, enter the new code or key. See Data logger security for more information.
10. Review the Setup Summary. If you need to make changes, click Previous to return to a previous window and change the settings.
11. Setup is now complete, and the EZSetup Wizard allows to you finish, or click Next to test communications, set the data logger clock, and send a program to the data logger. See Testing communications with EZSetup for more information.

Wi-Fi LED indicator

When the data logger is powered, the Wi-Fi LED will turn on according to Wi-Fi communication states:

• Off: Insufficient power, Wi-Fi disabled, or data logger failed to join or create a network (periodic retries will occur).
• Solid for 2 seconds: Attempting to join or create a network.
• Flashing: Successfully joined or created a network. Flashes with network activity and once every four seconds when there is no activity.