AN-X4 Quick Start ----------------- AN-X4 Boot up LED States ======================== MS NS Time RED RED 3s YEL RED 6s RED RED 8s YEL/FLS RED 1s (up to 30s on first startup to generate ssh keys) *GRN/2 OFF In Configuration (Kernel) Mode *Depends on firmware loaded when not in Factory Configuration mode AN-X4 Initial Setup =================== As shipped from the factory the AN-X4 module has: - the IP address set to FACTORY - no firmware image selected Either of these cause the module to start up in Configuration (Kernel) mode. In factory mode, the module tries to obtain an IP address from the local network's DHCP server. If it cannot obtain an IP address within 10 seconds, it goes to the default: 192.168.0.246 Note: If the AN-X4 is using the default IP address and it later reaches a DHCP server, it will change to an IP address assigned by the DHCP server. In order to perform the initial configuration, we need to get to the module's web page. If there's a DHCP server on your network, you will need to find out what address it assigned to the AN-X4 module. Log in to the DHCP server and look for the AN-X. If there is no DHCP server, you can set your computer to an IP address on the same subnet as the AN-X4 default (192.168.0.x) or set a temporary IP address using the Prosoft Discovery Service. Using the Prosoft Discovery Service* ==================================== If the AN-X is running AN-X4 Kernel 4.3 or later, you can use the Prosoft Discovery Service to locate it and, if necessary, assign it a temporary IP address. Download and install the Prosoft Discovery Service from https://www.prosoft-technology.com/Products/ProSoft-Software/ProSoft-Discovery-Service Run the software and look for the AN-X. If the AN-X is accessible from you computer (same subnet), use the IP address from the Prosoft Discovery tool in your browser to configure the AN-X If the AN-X is not accessible, for example if it is using the default IP address 192.168.0.246, assign it a temporary IP address that is accessible and use that IP address to configure the AN-X. Configuring the AN-X ==================== Once you have an IP address that will reach the AN-X4 module: - Put the IP address in your internet browser. - You should see the 'AN-X4 Ethernet Gateway Module Configuration (Kernel vx.x.x)' page - Select 'Administration/AN-X IP Configuration' - Choose 'DHCP' or - Choose 'Static' and fill in the IP, Net Mask and Gateway Address - Press SUBMIT - You don't need to reboot at this time - Select 'Administration/AN-X Firmware Select' - Choose the firmware image needed and press 'SUBMIT' - You may choose 'Administration/AN-X Firmware Upload' if you have a specific version you want to use - Press 'REBOOT' - This will apply the IP configuration and firmware selection When the module restarts, put the appropriate IP address (static or the same DHCP) in your browser and continue the configuration process for your specific firmware and network. UNKNOWN IP ========== - If the AN-X4 module has been set to an unknown IP address, or - If you're not sure of the AN-X4 module's state, or - If you're unable to obtain the IP address assigned by the DHCP server You can use Prosoft Discovery Service to find out the AN-X4 modules IP address and/or set a temporary IP address. Use this temporary IP address to get to the AN-X4 web page and then configure the IP address as desired. You can also remove the microSD card and modify its configuration directly. The IP is configured in: /IPCfg/IPConfig.txt Here's a sample with a static IP: ;------------- ; AN-X IP Configuration File IP: 10.10.0.110 NetMask: 255.255.0.0 DefGtwy: 10.10.0.1 HostName: ANX4TEST1 ;------------- Use notepad or another text editor to modify IPConfig.txt. * Be careful when re-inserting the microSD. Insert it straight into the socket, it's possible to push it above the socket and it will fall loose into the enclosure and the module must be disassembled to get it out (7/64 Hex Key or Allen wrench). Non-Booting AN-X4 or Factory Reinitialize ========================================= If the AN-X4 microSD becomes corrupted and the AN-X4 will no longer boot, or if you want to reinitialze the AN-X4 to factory state, you can use the AN-X4-uSD.vx.x.x.zip file to reinitialize the AN-X4 microSD. WARNING: This process will erase all AN-X4 configuration files. If possible, make copies of any configuration files on the microSD you need to preserve before initializing it. There are many ways to Flash .img.zip files to the microSD. We recommend Balena Etcher. It's free and seems to work very well. https://www.balena.io/etcher Note: AN-X4-uSD.vx.x.x.img has a snapshot of the firmware versions at the time the .img file was created. These may not be the current release versions. After creating the image and running the AN-X4 module, check the firmware versions. Note: With an initialized microSD, new ssh keys will be generated the first time the AN-X4 starts up. See 'AN-X4 Boot up LED States' above.