Network configuration guidelines

The connection with the unit happens via PC-to-FABtotum LAN and via Wi-Fi.
While the first direct FABtotum-to-PC LAN connection is mandatory for setup, the unit can be accessed later via wifi only.

A Wi-Fi connection to the internet is always required to download updates. Updates are not mandatory, but are strongly recommended.

You can connect to the internet by linking the FABtotum to a router and editing the LAN settings accordingly.
A suitable IP in the right range,a Gateway (same as the router) and Subnet adresses are required (see your router settings).
You can also connect it to a LAN switch.

Note: The FABtotum Personal Fabricator will continue a tasks (print, mill etc) even if connection to the computer that started it is lost.

Wi-Fi adapters

Older units have a separate USB Wlan Adapter.
To set up the Wi-Fi connection you need to turn off your FABtotum, plug the USB Wi-Fi dongle in the USB port on the back of the unit and turn it back on. Once connected to the FAB UI, click on “Settings”, then “Network” and then “Wi-Fi”. You will see the list of available Wi-Fi networks, ranked by signal strength.
(NB. Newer machines mount a Rasp Pi 3 which has in-built Wi-Fi, they won’t have to insert any USB Wi-Fi dongle).

TIP: The settings of your Network Configuration Panel of your Ethernet Adapter must be set to obtain the IP automatically.

First time connection

Settings > Network menu overview

  • Cabled LAN connection

    The first Tab of the Settings/Network menu is dedicated to the LAN configuration of the ethernet adapter of your FABtotum Personal Fabricator.
    Adress mode can be changed to Dynamic (DHCP) or Access Point.

  • Wireless Configuration

    The wireless tab allows to connect to single networks.
    Different modes are available: Access Point (AP mode) Available on FABtotum CORE and above.Static and Disabled.

  • Simple Domain

    DNS-SD allows to give your unit a Domain name in the format http://NAME.local/ (note the ending “/” ).
    On windows machines Bonjour service must be installed and running.

  • DNS settings

    These settings are used on the FABtotum to resolve external domains. Do not change unless it’s required by special networking needs.

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