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title: How to connect via the Wi-Fi management AP
description: Connect to a DN via Wi-Fi to access the WebUI for diagnostic purposes and configuration tasks, if required. The Wi-Fi connection to the DN provides a connection to the device for management and diagnostic purposes. It does not provide a connection to the an external network, or to the internet.
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# How to connect via the Wi-Fi management AP

Connect to an AltoPlex DN via Wi-Fi to access the WebUI for diagnostic purposes and configuration tasks, if required.

The Wi-Fi connection to the radio provides a connection to the device for management and diagnostic purposes. It does not provide a connection to the an external network, or to the internet.

Some scenarios where this may be useful:

- If the device's WebUI is unreachable via standard access methods. This could happen if Network settings were inadvertently set to unworkable values, or if a direct connection is not feasible due to where the unit is mounted.
- When a device is reset to factory defaults, a Wi-Fi connection may be useful to reconfigure settings after the reset.
- After the initial install of a device, if links do not come up as expected per your design, a Wi-Fi connection could be used to verify and update configurations. This may be especially helpful in cases where the unit is rotated, resulting in sector orientation that is different from the design plan, or in cases where bench configuration was done improperly.
  
  To avoid this issue, make sure links come up as part of the installation process.
- In rare cases, the distribution node could become unreachable after configuration and operation in a network. If the unit cannot be reached via wireless or Ethernet link, the unit may be reachable via Wi-Fi.

### Wi-Fi settings

Settings for Wi-Fi access are in the Configuration section of the **Admin** tab of the WebUI.

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Default for **Diagnostic Wi-Fi access point** is enabled.

Default **Wi-Fi ap SSID** is the hostname of the device. (Listed as HN: KB-XX-XX-XX on the device label.)

Default **Wi-Fi ap password** is **AltoWav@123**.

Default **Wi-Fi ap IP address** is 192.168.5.1. This is the static IP for the device's Wi-Fi access point.

If **Hide SSID** is enabled, the Wi-Fi SSID will not be broadcast.

**Prerequisites for connecting to the radio via Wi-Fi:**

- You must be in close range to the radio in order to connect to it via Wi-Fi — generally within 10 - 20 ft.
- A radio allows only one incoming connection to Wi-Fi at a time. If multiple technicians are on site, only one may be connected.

### To access a device via Wi-Fi:

1. Scan for possible Wi-Fi connections.
2. Find the device's hostname and select **Connect**.
3. Enter the **Wi-Fi ap password**.
4. Browse to the device's **Wi-Fi ap IP address** to open the WebUI.

The WebUI opens to the **Status** tab.

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