Getting Started With Hotspot

These instructions assume you have NEPI Engine software running on your computer and an Ethernet enabled edge-compute hardware platform.

If connecting with a USB to Ethernet adapter, follow these instructions.

Power On

Follow these steps to power on your devices before connecting.

  1. Plug in power cables for both the GL.NET and the NEPI device.

Connect Ethernet Enabled Edge-Compute Hardware Platform

Use the included cable to establish a wired connection between the NEPI device and the GL.NET router.

  1. Plug the included Ethernet cable into your NEPI hardware and the other end into the LAN port on the GL.NET.

Connecting Ethernet cable to NEPI hardware and GL.NET LAN port

Default Wi-Fi Name and Password

Your device broadcasts a Wi-Fi network using the following default credentials.

  • Wi-Fi Name (SSID): NEPI_DEVICE1
  • Wi-Fi Password: nepi#12345
Note: These are factory defaults. You can change both the network name and password through the device's admin panel after connecting. Instructions for doing so are provided later in this guide.

Connect

On your computer, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to the hotspot using the password above.

Wi-Fi connection settings showing NEPI_DEVICE1 network

Set Up Repeater

Open the GliNet admin panel at http://192.168.179.1/ and log in using the Wi-Fi password. Go to INTERNET > Repeater, then click Connect.

Select the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to from the list of available networks.

Enter the correct Wi-Fi password, then click Apply.

Open your Terminal, then run:


sshnh

Once you're on the system, run:


ninet

Then run the following to confirm the connection:


pingi

Wi-Fi is now enabled on your computer and on the NEPI hardware through the GliNet repeater.

Open RUI

Open a browser and go to the NEPI Dashboard at http://192.168.179.103:5003/.

NEPI RUI dashboard in browser

Follow Tutorials

The NEPI tutorials can be found at https://www.nepi.com/tutorials/.

Numurus LLC, Doc#: D103615-00