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Network Connection

Connect to Internet via TeleSuit Router​

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This mode is only suitable for network upgrade operations. It is not recommended for other scenarios to avoid abnormal network behavior.

When Debug Computer Has Wireless Network Card​

Network connection diagram when debug computer has wireless network card
  1. Please refer to the above diagram for wired network connection, where TeleBox uses the device port for connection.
  2. Connect the debug computer to TeleSuit main control Wi-Fi.
  3. Enable Wireless Relay.
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TeleSuit main control Wi-Fi names are typically formatted as IO_5G_***** or IO_2.4G_*****, where ***** is the device serial number. The password is minnanoIO2023.

When Debug Computer Has No Wireless Network Card​

Network connection diagram when debug computer has no wireless network card

  1. Prepare a switch and connect according to the diagram above, where TeleBox uses the device port.

  2. Set the wired network to DHCP for automatic IP assignment.

  3. Enable Wireless Relay.

TeleBox Standalone Internet Connection​

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This function is only available when TeleBox is in upload mode.

TeleBox standalone internet connection diagram
  1. Connect according to the diagram above, where the Internet end uses TeleBox's interactive port, and the debug computer end uses TeleBox's device port.
  2. Manually set the debug computer's network address to 10.42.0.x (where x is a two-digit number, e.g., 10.42.0.20).
  3. Refer to Mode Switching to switch TeleBox to upload mode.
  4. Check if TeleBox is Connected to Internet.

Network Connection for Multiple Devices on Same Subnet​

Network connection diagram for multiple devices on same subnet

Refer to the diagram above for connection. Multiple devices can be used on the same subnet, but each device must be assigned a different Domain ID to avoid communication conflicts.

TeleBox IP Assignment in Different Modes​

ModeWireless Network CardDevice Port IPInteractive Port IP
Upload Mode/10.42.0.3Auto-assigned, can connect to internet
Collection Mode/10.42.0.3Web settings, same network segment as robot
Collection Mode (Wireless)10.42.0.310.42.0.4Web settings, same network segment as robot
Remote Mode/Auto-assigned, can connect to internetWeb settings, same network segment as robot

TeleBox Wireless Connection to TeleSuit​

Prepare a computer, connect it to TeleBox's device port via cable, manually set the network address to 10.42.0.x (where x is a two-digit number, e.g., 10.42.0.20), then Connect to TeleBox, and start nmtui in TeleBox.

nmtui

Enter the graphical settings page, select Activate a connection, and press Enter.

nmtui select Activate a connection interface

Find the TeleSuit Wi-Fi and press Enter.

nmtui select TeleSuit Wi-Fi interface

Enter password minnanoIO2023, switch to OK, and press Enter to confirm.

nmtui enter Wi-Fi password interface

Wait for connection to succeed.

nmtui waiting for Wi-Fi connection interface

After successful connection, switch to Back and press Enter to return.

nmtui return after successful connection interface

Switch to Edit a connection and press Enter to confirm.

nmtui select Edit a connection interface

Select the Wi-Fi configuration that was just successfully connected, switch to Edit..., and press Enter to confirm.

nmtui select Wi-Fi configuration to edit interface

Modify according to the following configuration. After completing the settings, switch to OK and press Enter to confirm.

  • Configuration Name: io_wifi
  • IP Address: 10.42.0.3/24
  • Gateway: 10.42.0.1
  • DNS Server: 8.8.8.8 and 4.4.4.4
warning

The configuration name is an important identification parameter. Please modify it to avoid system function abnormalities.

nmtui configure IP address, gateway and DNS interface

Switch to Back and press Enter to confirm.

nmtui return to main menu interface

Restart teleop docker, then wait about 10s.

teleop-docker restart
teleop-docker restart command terminal output

Check if the corresponding configuration matches the image. If it matches, the configuration is successful.

ifconfig
ifconfig showing successful wireless network configuration

Cancel Wireless Network Configuration​

Delete the io_wifi configuration in the graphical interface.

nmtui

Restart teleop docker.

teleop-docker restart

Check if the corresponding configuration matches the image. If it matches, the configuration is successful.

ifconfig
ifconfig showing successful wired network configuration

Check if TeleSuit is Connected to Internet​

Open 10.42.0.2:5000 and check if Network Connection Normal is displayed in the upper right corner. If displayed, the setup is successful.

io_dev_updator page showing network connection normal

Check if TeleBox is Connected to Internet​

Refer to Check if TeleSuit is Connected to Internet, change the page address to 10.42.0.3:5000.

Router Usage​

Login to Management Platform​

Prepare a laptop and connect to TeleSuit's Wi-Fi. Use a browser to access 10.42.0.1, and log in to the router management platform using password admin123.

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If you cannot access, use the browser's incognito mode or change browsers (Chrome or Firefox recommended).

Router management platform login interface

Enable Wireless Relay​

Login to Management Platform, go to the Basic Settings tab, select Wireless Relay, and click Enable.

Router management platform enable wireless relay interface

Click Scan and wait for scanning to complete.

Router management platform scan Wi-Fi network interface

In the scan results, select the Wi-Fi network to connect to, enter the password, and connect.

Router management platform select Wi-Fi and enter password interface

Wait for connection to succeed and confirm the network status shows Connected.

Router management platform showing Wi-Fi connected status

Check if TeleSuit is Connected to Internet: Open 10.42.0.2:5000 and check if Network Connection Normal is displayed in the upper right corner. If displayed, the setup is successful.

io_dev_updator page showing network connection normal

Disable Wireless Relay​

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If TeleSuit does not need to connect to the internet, it is recommended to disable wireless relay to avoid affecting device performance and normal use.

Login to Management Platform, find the Basic Settings tab, select Wireless Relay, and click to disable Enable.

Router management platform disable wireless relay interface

LAN/WAN Conversion​

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When the router connects to the internet via cable, it needs to be converted to WAN port. When the router connects to TeleBox via cable, it needs to be converted to LAN port.

Login to Management Platform, find the Advanced Settings tab, and click LAN/WAN Conversion under the network list.

Router management platform LAN/WAN conversion entry interface Router management platform LAN/WAN conversion operation interface