Network Configuration
The Centro-8M can be connected to the Network via Ethernet or WiFi. To initially configure the network settings, make sure the Centro-8M is connected via Ethernet and then browse to it's IP address or http://centro8m.local. On the Settings menu, click Network.
Wired Ethernet
By default, the Network on a Centro-8M is set to DHCP, but it can also be set to Static. This is recommended when using the CentroControl application.
Static
Setting a static IP address is easy. Simply enter an IP Address
, Subnet Mask
and Gateway Address
then click Apply.
Note: Depending on your network you may need to power-cycle the Centro-8M after this step.
DHCP
With DHCP selected, providing there is a DHCP server on the local network it's IP address will be automatically assigned.
Note: DHCP is not the recommended mode of IP assignment when using the Centro Control App.
WiFi
The Centro-8M can also be used on WiFi, to set this up, simply select the Wireless Settings
tab from the Network
settings page.
Once you've entered the SSID
, Security
and (if required) Password
click Apply
, and the WiFi network settings will be saved.
Note: Depending on your network you may need to power-cycle the Centro-8M after this step.