Change the default SSID and pre-shared key for the preconfigured Wi-Fi access point

For the Wi-Fi enabled Connect EZ 8W device, by default, the SSID and pre-shared key for the preconfigured Wi-Fi access point are:

 

  1. Log into Digi Remote Manager, or log into the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access rights.
  2. Access the device configuration:

    1. Locate your device as described in Use Digi Remote Manager to view and manage your device.
    2. Click the Device ID.
    3. Click Settings.
    4. Click to expand Config.

    1. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.

      The Configuration window is displayed.

  3. Click Network > Wi-Fi > Digi AP.

  4. Enter a new SSID and Pre-shared key.
  5. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.
  1. Select the device in Remote Manager and click Actions > Open Console, or log into the Connect EZ 8 local command line as a user with full Admin access rights.

    Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type admin to access the Admin CLI.

  2. At the command line, type config to enter configuration mode:

    > config
(config)>

  3. Set a new SSID for the digi_ap access point:
    (config)> network wifi ap digi_ap ssid new_ssid
(config)>
  4. Set a new pre-shared key:
    (config)> network wifi ap digi_ap encryption key_psk2 new_key
(config)>
  5. Save the configuration and apply the change.
    (config)> save
Configuration saved.
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  6. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.

    Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.