Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI
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davidcfinch9
When I try to connect my laptop to my GTOCP5 via WIFI, I try to connect to the GTOCP5_Net_85 network and put in the password that I received in my welcome letter I get a “Can’t connect to this network” message. When I try to connect to the 169.254.0.85 website when using my home LAN, I also get a can’t connect message. What am I doing wrong? Regards, David |
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michaeljhanson@...
Hi David,
When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network, your router assigns the IP address. The factory default IP address will be active if you are not plugged into a network. From the browser URL, just try the host name "GTOCP5_85", or "GTOCP5-85". If that doesn't work try "http://GTOCP5_85" or "http://GTOCP5-85". If that doesn't work, open a command (DOS) window and ping to it, "ping GTOCP5_85" or "ping GTOCP5-85" and see if that will locate it. If all else fails, there are a couple utilities available at https://astro-physics.info/index.htm?tech_support/tech_support. You can use FindMounts (auto-discovery on the network), or you can run "WiFi Poll for GTOCP4 or GTOCP5 for Ethernet" to query for the IP address over serial. If you use APCC, APCC also has auto-discovery. Most DHCP servers in routers try to keep assigning the same IP address to the same equipment, so you should not need to discover the IP address each time. If you still have trouble, please contact us directly, we'd be happy to help. The advantage of putting the equipment on your network is that you don't need to give up your device/PC internet connectivity to interact with the mount. Once you can interact with the GTOCP5 with serial, USB, or Ethernet, it will be easier to help you with the WiFi. Regards, Mike Hanson |
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The password in the welcome letter is only to access the download website to access the new version of GTOCP4, GTOCP5 and keypad when they are released. It is not used for connection to your GTOCP5.
Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-282-1513 www.astro-physics.com
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Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2020 12:14 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI
When I try to connect my laptop to my GTOCP5 via WIFI, I try to connect to the GTOCP5_Net_85 network and put in the password that I received in my welcome letter I get a “Can’t connect to this network” message. When I try to connect to the 169.254.0.85 website when using my home LAN, I also get a can’t connect message. What am I doing wrong? Regards, David |
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michaeljhanson@...
David,
The GTOCP5 wifi password is a factory default that is specific to your unit. See the following, page 17: https://astro-physics.info/tech_support/mounts/cp5/cp5-manual.pdf Regards, Mike Hanson |
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davidcfinch9
I hate to say it, but this is all "as clear as mud."
What do you mean when you say, "When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network"? Does that mean when I plug the CP5 into a power supply, with no ethernet connection? Everything works great when I am interacting with the ethernet. What factory default IP address are you referring to if I am not plugged into a network? I KNOW my GTOCP5 IP address, but when I put that in my browser, nothing works. None of the suggested URLs worked. Every one of the pings returned a "no known device" message. It is interesting that the APCC "auto-discovery" (when connected via ethernet) shows only one line that starts out with GTOCP4 (yes-four), then my known ip address and ends with GTOCP5_Net_85. When I plug that into the browser, I come up with some German text.
If there is no simple solution to all this I will just continue to use ethernet. It works great, but i was hoping to eliminate a cable connection.
Regards,
David -----Original Message-----
From: michaeljhanson@... To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 1:46 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI Hi David,
When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network, your router assigns the IP address. The factory default IP address will be active if you are not plugged into a network. From the browser URL, just try the host name "GTOCP5_85", or "GTOCP5-85". If that doesn't work try "http://GTOCP5_85" or "http://GTOCP5-85". If that doesn't work, open a command (DOS) window and ping to it, "ping GTOCP5_85" or "ping GTOCP5-85" and see if that will locate it. If all else fails, there are a couple utilities available at https://astro-physics.info/index.htm?tech_support/tech_support. You can use FindMounts (auto-discovery on the network), or you can run "WiFi Poll for GTOCP4 or GTOCP5 for Ethernet" to query for the IP address over serial. If you use APCC, APCC also has auto-discovery. Most DHCP servers in routers try to keep assigning the same IP address to the same equipment, so you should not need to discover the IP address each time. If you still have trouble, please contact us directly, we'd be happy to help. The advantage of putting the equipment on your network is that you don't need to give up your device/PC internet connectivity to interact with the mount. Once you can interact with the GTOCP5 with serial, USB, or Ethernet, it will be easier to help you with the WiFi. Regards, Mike Hanson |
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Roland Christen
Mike tends to talk computerese. I don't understand him a lot of the time either. I'll see if he can clear it up for you.
Rolando
-----Original Message-----
From: davidcfinch9 via groups.io <DF121819@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> Sent: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 3:15 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI I hate to say it, but this is all "as clear as mud."
What do you mean when you say, "When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network"? Does that mean when I plug the CP5 into a power supply, with no ethernet connection? Everything works great when I am interacting with the ethernet. What factory default IP address are you referring to if I am not plugged into a network? I KNOW my GTOCP5 IP address, but when I put that in my browser, nothing works. None of the suggested URLs worked. Every one of the pings returned a "no known device" message. It is interesting that the APCC "auto-discovery" (when connected via ethernet) shows only one line that starts out with GTOCP4 (yes-four), then my known ip address and ends with GTOCP5_Net_85. When I plug that into the browser, I come up with some German text.
If there is no simple solution to all this I will just continue to use ethernet. It works great, but i was hoping to eliminate a cable connection.
Regards,
David
-----Original Message-----
From: michaeljhanson@... To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 1:46 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI Hi David,
When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network, your router assigns the IP address. The factory default IP address will be active if you are not plugged into a network. From the browser URL, just try the host name "GTOCP5_85", or "GTOCP5-85". If that doesn't work try "http://GTOCP5_85" or "http://GTOCP5-85". If that doesn't work, open a command (DOS) window and ping to it, "ping GTOCP5_85" or "ping GTOCP5-85" and see if that will locate it. If all else fails, there are a couple utilities available at https://astro-physics.info/index.htm?tech_support/tech_support. You can use FindMounts (auto-discovery on the network), or you can run "WiFi Poll for GTOCP4 or GTOCP5 for Ethernet" to query for the IP address over serial. If you use APCC, APCC also has auto-discovery. Most DHCP servers in routers try to keep assigning the same IP address to the same equipment, so you should not need to discover the IP address each time. If you still have trouble, please contact us directly, we'd be happy to help. The advantage of putting the equipment on your network is that you don't need to give up your device/PC internet connectivity to interact with the mount. Once you can interact with the GTOCP5 with serial, USB, or Ethernet, it will be easier to help you with the WiFi. Regards, Mike Hanson -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics |
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davidcfinch9
Thank you Rolando!
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> On Behalf Of Roland Christen via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2020 4:34 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI
Mike tends to talk computerese. I don't understand him a lot of the time either. I'll see if he can clear it up for you.
Rolando
-----Original Message----- I hate to say it, but this is all "as clear as mud." What do you mean when you say, "When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network"? Does that mean when I plug the CP5 into a power supply, with no ethernet connection? Everything works great when I am interacting with the ethernet. What factory default IP address are you referring to if I am not plugged into a network? I KNOW my GTOCP5 IP address, but when I put that in my browser, nothing works. None of the suggested URLs worked. Every one of the pings returned a "no known device" message. It is interesting that the APCC "auto-discovery" (when connected via ethernet) shows only one line that starts out with GTOCP4 (yes-four), then my known ip address and ends with GTOCP5_Net_85. When I plug that into the browser, I come up with some German text. If there is no simple solution to all this I will just continue to use ethernet. It works great, but i was hoping to eliminate a cable connection. Regards, David -----Original Message----- Hi David,
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David,
I can give you a call and we can work this out. I think I know what your issue is, and I can walk you through setting up your system. Email me at liam@....
Liam
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Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:42 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI
Thank you Rolando!
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Roland Christen via groups.io
Mike tends to talk computerese. I don't understand him a lot of the time either. I'll see if he can clear it up for you.
Rolando
-----Original Message----- I hate to say it, but this is all "as clear as mud." What do you mean when you say, "When you connect the GTOCP5 to a network"? Does that mean when I plug the CP5 into a power supply, with no ethernet connection? Everything works great when I am interacting with the ethernet. What factory default IP address are you referring to if I am not plugged into a network? I KNOW my GTOCP5 IP address, but when I put that in my browser, nothing works. None of the suggested URLs worked. Every one of the pings returned a "no known device" message. It is interesting that the APCC "auto-discovery" (when connected via ethernet) shows only one line that starts out with GTOCP4 (yes-four), then my known ip address and ends with GTOCP5_Net_85. When I plug that into the browser, I come up with some German text. If there is no simple solution to all this I will just continue to use ethernet. It works great, but i was hoping to eliminate a cable connection. Regards, David -----Original Message----- Hi David,
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Richard
Hi David,
I’m somewhat new to this forum (a lurker) but may be able to help. I just upgraded
the software for my GTOCP5 and checked all communication functionality (serial, ethernet, wifi)
both with the laptop (Windows 10) and through APCC-pro. Here’s what worked for me for the wifi.
1. Power up laptop and GTOCP5
2. On my laptop, double click on the wireless icon.
This brings up the available networks. I find one network GTOCP5_NET_xx (xx is a number)
3. I then select the GTOCP5_NET_xx I click “connect” which connects to the GTOCP5_NET_xx network
with the statement “No Internet, secured”
NB: I do not find the mount until I perform the 3rd step.
4. I can then run the application FindMounts_VFM-01-03 (comes with the new software from the AP site).
The application returns the above network and the IP address for GTOCP5 via wireless (note that the
wireless IP address is different than the ethernet IP address).
5. Run APCC-pro, type in the above wireless IP address, connect the mount and I’m off to the races.
Hope this helps,
Rick
Dr. Richard J. Tesarek
Sr. Scientist Particle Physics Division, Fermilab Office: BEG Bridge Phone: 630.840.8609 Email: tesarek@... |
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davidcfinch9
Hello Rick, When I click “connect” (your step 3), I get a dialog box that says enter network security key. That’s where I get stuck. David
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> On Behalf Of Richard
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:38 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI
Hi David, I’m somewhat new to this forum (a lurker) but may be able to help. I just upgraded the software for my GTOCP5 and checked all communication functionality (serial, ethernet, wifi) both with the laptop (Windows 10) and through APCC-pro. Here’s what worked for me for the wifi. 1. Power up laptop and GTOCP5 2. On my laptop, double click on the wireless icon. This brings up the available networks. I find one network GTOCP5_NET_xx (xx is a number) 3. I then select the GTOCP5_NET_xx I click “connect” which connects to the GTOCP5_NET_xx network with the statement “No Internet, secured” NB: I do not find the mount until I perform the 3rd step. 4. I can then run the application FindMounts_VFM-01-03 (comes with the new software from the AP site). The application returns the above network and the IP address for GTOCP5 via wireless (note that the wireless IP address is different than the ethernet IP address). 5. Run APCC-pro, type in the above wireless IP address, connect the mount and I’m off to the races. Hope this helps, Rick
Dr. Richard J. Tesarek
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David,
Please let me help you. Send me an email at liam@... .
Liam Astro-PhysicsFrom: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> on behalf of davidcfinch9 via groups.io <DF121819@...>
Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2020 5:06 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Connecting to GTOCP5 via WIFI Hello Rick, When I click “connect” (your step 3), I get a dialog box that says enter network security key. That’s where I get stuck. David
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Richard
Hi David, I’m somewhat new to this forum (a lurker) but may be able to help. I just upgraded the software for my GTOCP5 and checked all communication functionality (serial, ethernet, wifi) both with the laptop (Windows 10) and through APCC-pro. Here’s what worked for me for the wifi. 1. Power up laptop and GTOCP5 2. On my laptop, double click on the wireless icon. This brings up the available networks. I find one network GTOCP5_NET_xx (xx is a number) 3. I then select the GTOCP5_NET_xx I click “connect” which connects to the GTOCP5_NET_xx network with the statement “No Internet, secured” NB: I do not find the mount until I perform the 3rd step. 4. I can then run the application FindMounts_VFM-01-03 (comes with the new software from the AP site). The application returns the above network and the IP address for GTOCP5 via wireless (note that the wireless IP address is different than the ethernet IP address). 5. Run APCC-pro, type in the above wireless IP address, connect the mount and I’m off to the races. Hope this helps, Rick
Dr. Richard J. Tesarek
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