Connecting to the AP

Araknis APs can be configured through OvrC or the local interface. The local interface is accessible using OvrC’s webconnect feature, typing the AP’s DHCP address into your browser’s address bar, or using the AP’s default IP address.

Configuring the AP in OvrC

OvrC provides Wi-Fi management, remote device management, real-time notifications, and intuitive customer management, using your computer or mobile device. Setup is plug-and-play, with no port forwarding or DDNS address required.

To add this device to your OvrC account:

  1. Connect the AP to the internet

  2. Log into OvrC (www.ovrc.com)

  3. Scan the site using an OvrC Pro device, or add the AP manually by entering the MAC address and Service Tag.

  4. Click here for our article on Getting Started With OvrC Wi-Fi Management.

Logging into the Web Interface

  1. Log into the AP using the default credentials:

Username

araknis

Password

araknis

  1. You must update the password after initial login.

Pro Tip: Strong passwords are long and unrelated to the client’s public details. For example, thepepperonipizzas is stronger and easier to remember than P@ssword or thesmiths.

Saving and Applying Changes

  1. Click the Save button after applying changes to a page. This holds the new settings in the Apply Changes field.

  2. After all desired changes have been made, click the flashing Apply Changes button, at the bottom of the left menu, to review the new settings. Click Apply to make the changes or Revert to cancel the changes.

Note: Settings take effect after the progress bar reaches 100%.

Other Access Methods: DHCP IP Address

The WAP is configured to DHCP by default so that the DHCP server can assign an IP address when the AP is connected to the network (the DHCP server is usually the router). This address can be used for accessing the web interface.

Use one of these methods to find the IP address of the AP:

  • Check the device list in OvrC.

  • Check the client table on your router.

  • Use a network scanner (e.g. Fing) to scan the network. The Araknis WAP manufacturer field displays SnapAV.

  • See the highlighted field in the Fing screenshot to the right for an example of an Araknis device being identified.

Accessing the AP Using the Default IP Address

If the AP is not given a DHCP address, or needs to be accessed while not connected to a network, you can configure your computer’s network connection to access the AP using the default IP address, 192.168.20.253.

Step 1: Connect your PC to the AP using an Ethernet cable.

Step 2: Open the Control Panel and click Network and Internet.

Step 3: Click Network and Sharing Center.

Step 4: Click Change adapter settings.

Step 5: Right-click the icon for the wired network connection, then left-click Properties.

Step 6: Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.

Step 7: In the General tab, click Use the following IP address: and enter the IP address and subnet mask, then click OK.

IP Address

192.168.20.2

Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

Step 8: Open a browser and navigate to https://192.168.20.253/. Log in using the default credentials:UsernamearaknisPasswordaraknis

Step 9: After configuring the AP, set your computer’s IPv4 Properties back to Obtain an IP address automatically, then click OK.