Protonest Master

Connectivity

Network connection

Connect Protonest Master to the internet through 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or cellular.

On this page

Open Connectivity > Network. Connection settings selects Wi-Fi or cellular, while Connection status reports the live network state.

Connect with Wi-Fi

  1. Select Wi-Fi

    Under Preferred connection, select Wi-Fi.

  2. Enter the network details

    Enter the case-sensitive Network name (SSID) for a 2.4 GHz network. Enter its Wi-Fi password, or leave the password empty for an open network.

  3. Save and connect

    Select Save network settings, then wait for Connection status to show Online.

Wi-Fi settings appear beside the gateway's current connection, signal, address, and modem status.

A new Wi-Fi password must contain 8-63 characters or exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. A blank password is valid for an open network; when a password is already stored, leaving the field blank keeps it.

Connect with cellular

  1. Prepare the SIM

    Install and activate the SIM card as directed for the hardware.

  2. Select cellular

    Under Preferred connection, select Cellular and enter the APN supplied by the SIM provider.

  3. Add authentication if required

    If the provider requires a login, turn on Cellular authentication and enter the username and password.

  4. Save and connect

    Select Save network settings, then wait for Connection status to show Online.

Cellular configuration with APN credentials and live modem connection details.

The APN is required. A cellular username and password are required only when Cellular authentication is enabled. After a password is saved, leave its field blank to retain it.

Read the connection status

FieldMeaning
Configured methodThe connection type saved in settings.
Active connectionThe connection the gateway is currently using.
NetworkThe connected Wi-Fi network name.
SignalSignal strength in dBm. A value near -50 dBm is strong; below approximately -75 dBm may be unreliable.
IP addressThe address assigned by the active network.
Cellular modemLive modem state, or Not active while Wi-Fi is in use.

The status badge and details update automatically. During a connection change you may briefly see states such as Connecting, Waiting for IP address, Starting modem, Registering, Connecting data, Online, or Offline. The configured method can differ from the active connection until the new link is established.

If the status remains offline, see Troubleshooting.