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      How to Connect to Internet

      Connecting your system to the internet is required for some ForgeOS features, such as Online License Activation and Online Updates.

      View and edit the list of configured network interfaces in the Settings app under Network.

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      There are a few ways that you can connect to internet:

      • Connect via Wi-Fi (not available for the Forge/Ctrl).

      • Connect via Ethernet (similar to how you would use an Ethernet cable to connect a laptop to a modem for internet).

      • (Forge/Ctrl only) Connect via an Ethernet connection to the Forge/Ctrl router.

       

      CONNECTING VIA WI-FI

      1. In the Network Interfaces list, select the option that begins with "w" and has the Wi-Fi icon.
      2. Tap Edit.
      3. From the list of available wireless networks, select an option. Options with a "locked" icon require you to enter a password in an Authentication Required pop-up.
      4. Tap SAVE.
      5. In the list of available wireless networks, the one that you are now connected to will display a checkmark.

      If you are using a Forge/Ctrl, you may not be able to directly control the Forge/Ctrl's Sierra modem's wireless settings. You will likely need to set up the Sierra modem's DHCP via the modem's embedded web interface, which is password-protected with a unique password for each Forge/Ctrl.

       

       

      CONNECTING VIA ETHERNET

      1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on your IPC.
      2. Plug the other end of the cable into an Ethernet port in your internet supply.
      3. Wait for the Ethernet option to display in the Network Interfaces list.

       

       

      CONNECTING VIA THE ROUTER IN THE FORGE/CTRL

      1. In the Network Interfaces list, select enp1s0.
      2. Tap Edit.
      3. Make sure the following settings are set, then tap SAVE:

        • IP Settings: STATIC

        • IP Address: 172.16.255.250

        • Pendant IP Address: 172.16.255.253

        • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

        • Gateway: 172.16.255.249