Wireless Connection

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You can connect the Vantage to your computer using a wireless LAN connection (WLAN) instead of the Ethernet cable. In the factory configuration, the Vantage’s wireless transmitter is automatically enabled when you press the Power On/Off button and start the system. When both the wired and wireless connections are correctly connected, the wireless connection takes priority.

Press the WLAN On/Off button to switch off the wireless transmitter.

Hardware Setup

Remove the two (2) wireless Antenna from the shipping case, and thread each onto the Wireless Antenna Connector on each side of the Vantage. Thread until finger-tight, do not over tighten the Antenna.

Computer Setup

You must enable the wireless receiver in your computer. The Vantage connects to a wireless network using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and will request a IP address from your computer or network.

If you need to set the Vantage to a specific Service Set Identifier (SSID), start TrackerPad and start Change Network Settings.

By default the wireless connection operates as a wireless access point (WAP) without any security.

Computer Configuration

The Vantage requires a Intel® Pentium® Core™ i5-4200M, Dual Core 2.5GHz processor PC (or better), running Windows 7 (or better), with a wireless receiver.

  1. Ensure the WLAN On/Off button is set to the On position. The illuminated LED ring around the button indicates the wireless transmitter is on.

  2. Connect the Vantage to your computer’s wireless receiver. In Windows 10:

    • Click Start > Settings.

    • Click Network & Internet.

    • Click Wi-Fi.

    • Click Show Available Networks.

    • In the lower right corner of your computer screen, choose your Vantage from the list and click Connect. Look for your device serial number in the list of available wireless devices.

  3. Start FARO CAM2 2021 and open the Device Control panel.

  4. Add a FARO Laser Tracker Device and enter your Vantage ID. For more information, see Device Center Panel.