Connect to your controller

After connecting your controller to the local network, you can access the boneIO web interface through a web browser. This is the most convenient way to configure and monitor your controller.

Prerequisites

• boneIO controller connected to local network via Ethernet cable
• Network with DHCP service enabled (enabled by default on most routers)
• Computer or mobile device on the same local network
• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

Step 1: Connect the controller to the network

1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the network port of your boneIO controller
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your router or switch
3. Make sure the controller is powered on

The controller will automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server on your network.

Step 2: Find the controller's IP address

There are two ways to find the controller's IP address:

Option A: Display on the controller

Press the button next to the display on the controller - by scrolling through the screens you will find the IP address information. The last screen displays a QR code that you can scan with your phone to quickly connect to the web interface.

Option B: Router admin panel

Log in to your router's admin panel and find the list of connected devices. The boneIO controller will be visible under a name corresponding to its serial number, starting with blk, e.g., blkABCDEF.

Step 3: Open the web interface

1. Open a web browser
2. In the address bar, type the controller's IP address with port 8443, e.g., https://192.168.1.100:8443
3. Press Enter

You should see the boneIO web interface with the main panel showing the controller status.

Troubleshooting

I can't find the IP address

• Make sure the Ethernet cable is properly connected
• Check if the network LED on the controller is lit or blinking
• Restart the controller and wait about 30 seconds to obtain an IP address

The page won't load

• Check if your computer is on the same network as the controller
• Make sure you type https:// before the IP address and :8443 after it
• Try clearing your browser cache or use incognito mode

The controller doesn't receive an IP address

If your network doesn't have a DHCP server, you can connect to the controller via USB cable:

1. Connect a USB cable to the USB port of the controller and to your computer
2. Your computer will receive an IP address from the 192.168.7.x range
3. The controller will be available at 192.168.7.2
4. Connect via SSH and configure a static IP address for the eth0 interface

This guide does not cover the exact network configuration commands.

What's next?

After connecting to the controller, you can proceed to:

• Interface navigation - learn about the menu and tabs in the web interface
• Update controller - check if you have the latest software version
• Configure controller - configure the controller according to your needs