RAK Client WiFi Setup
Follow these steps to configure the RAK router as a WiFi client.
1. Power On and Connect
- Power on the router and wait for the LED to pulse blue/green (approx. 30s to 1min).
- On your PC, check the list of available Wi-Fi networks:
- If the RAK router appears, connect to it.
- If it does not appear, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
- A password is required to connect. Most routers use the default password:
- MyFridgeRAK#1
- If not, refer to the location sheet for the correct password.
2. Access the Router Console
- Open a browser and navigate to: https://192.168.230.1/
- If you see a “Connection Not Private” warning:
- Click Advanced
- Click Proceed
- At the login screen, use the same password found in the location sheet.
3. Enable Client WiFi Mode
- In the router console, navigate to Network on the left-hand menu.
- Click the WAN tab.
- Open the Wi-Fi dropdown and click Settings.
> ⚠️ **Note:** During these steps, you may get disconnected multiple times. If the page doesn't load, make sure you’re still connected to the router’s network.
- Toggle the Wi-Fi Enabled switch.
- The router will restart to apply the changes.
- Reconnect to the router and return to the Wi-Fi settings (refresh the page if necessary).
- Enter the Wi-Fi credentials for the target network and click Save.
4. Verify Connectivity
- Once connected, verify that the router is communicating with Amazon or Loriot.
5. Troubleshooting
RAK Not Showing in Wi-Fi List
This may indicate that Wi-Fi access is disabled on the device. Try the following steps to connect:
- Connect a LAN cable directly between the router and a PC.
- Power on the router.
- Calculate the fallback IP using the router's MAC address.
Calculate the Fallback IP
Example: If the MAC address is `AC1F09140F01`:
- Take the last two hex digits: `0F` and `01`
- Convert them to decimal using Windows calculator:
- `0F` → 15
- `01` → 1
- Construct the fallback IP as: 169.254.15.1
Use this IP in the browser to access the router console:
After completing the setup, remember to enable LAN WiFi so the device appears again in the Wi-Fi list.