Connecting Stacks to WiFi
Welcome to Interstacks! This quick start guide will walk you through the process of connecting your stack to your local WiFi network using our online configuration tool. Before you begin, please gather the following items in a convenient location with a strong WiFi signal.
Note: If the network you are connecting to uses a firewall, your stack can be prevented from accessing the internet even when connected to your network. Consult your IT administrator for assistance.
Before you begin
Please gather the following items in a convenient location:
Your preassembled stack and power cord
A USB-A to Mini-USB cord
A PC or laptop with internet access
Connect to your stack
- Plug in your stack’s power supply. It takes five to ten seconds for the stack to boot up.
- Connect your stack’s Base module to your PC using the USB-A to Mini-USB cord.
- Ensure you are using a Microsoft Edge or Chrome browser window, and click here to launch the Stack Configuration Tool.
- Click the ‘Connect to stack’ button, and select the stack you wish to configure from the list.
- Click the ‘Get Info’ button to load in your stack’s current settings
You now have direct edit access to your stack. Please review the primary buttons and their functions below before proceeding.
Get Info:
Refresh the stack editor window.
Save:
Save the currently entered settings to the stack.
Revert:
Restore all settings to the last saved state.
Disconnect:
Disconnect from the stack.
Note: Please proceed carefully and double-check for typos while directly editing your stack’s settings.
Configure WiFi settings
In the stack editor window, look for the section called ‘stack configuration’ and click the green plus icon to add a new property.
In the text field that appears, type ‘network.name’ without quotes, and click the green button to add the property to your stack.
Repeat this process to create a second property called ‘network.password’.
Hover to the right of the ‘network.name’ property you created to reveal the green ‘edit’ icon, and click it to begin editing the property’s value.
Enter the network name of the WiFi network you want your stack to use, and click the green checkmark icon to confirm your change.
Repeat this process to enter your network password in the ‘network.password’ property. When you are sure all information has been entered correctly, click the ‘Save’ button to send your changes to the stack.
Click the ‘Disconnect’ button to disconnect from your stack.
Verify your WiFi connection
- To confirm that your changes were saved, open a private browser window (incognito mode) or clear your cache and navigate to the configuration tool.
- Click ‘Connect to Stack’ and select the stack from the list.
- Click the ‘Get Info’ button to load in your stack’s current settings.
- Confirm that the ‘network.name’ and ‘network.password’ properties are entered correctly.
- Click ‘Disconnect’, unplug the USB cord from the computer, and cycle power on your stack.
- To confirm that your stack is connected, check the LED in the corner of your Ethernet block after about 30 seconds.
Intermittent green and orange flashing indicates that your WiFi block is connected and communicating with your network.
A repeating orange / red pattern indicates a problem. Reconnect to your stack using the previous instructions and re-enter your WiFi network name and password, being cautious of typos.
Confirm that data is flowing
Log into MyStacks.interstacks.com and confirm that data is flowing from your stack to your dashboard. If this is your first time logging in, you can follow our step-by-step tutorial on dashboard creation and adding your first data widget.
Check the sensors and accessories section for installation tips and wiring guides.
For additional technical support, please contact us at info@interstacks.com with a description of your issue.