Scan Device IP
Software for self-discovery of devices
Connect the Keonn device on the same network as the computer used to discover the devices. Depending on your OS, different software tools are suggested:
Windows
Service Browser
In order to use this tool, you need to follow these steps:
Download the file BonjourPSSSetup.zip, unzip it and install it.
Download the file ServiceBrowser.zip.
Unzip the download file and execute ServiceBrowser.exe:
As it can be seen in the last image, the Keonn Systems in the network can be seen under the group "_workstation._tcp".
The IP address of a Keonn System can be found in the information within the red square, in this example, there is an AdvanReader-m4-150 with the IP 192.168.1.148.
If ServiceBrowser doesn't work, use the following program:
ZeroConf Service Browser
You can also discover network devices by using ZeroConfServiceBrowser. To do so, you need to download and install the following software:
Then, execute it. You will see and interface like:
You can discover the IP of your device by clicking on "Workgroup Manager"(1) and then the name of your device (2) (you can use the MAC address to find it). The IP will appear on the right (3).
Command line
It is also possible to discover devices in your network via the Windows command line. In this section we are going to use the dns-sd command.
1. Open the windows terminal (cmd)
2. Discover the devices on workstation:
2.1. Type the following command:
dns-sd -B _workstation._tcp
2.2. You will be given an output like:
3. Look up the hostname with:
dns-sd -L "<instance_name>" _workstation._tcp
4. Look up the IPv4 address for the given hostname:
dns-sd -Gv4 <hostname>
MacOS X
Install this utility: BonjourBrowser.dmg
If your Mac OS version can not run the previous file, you will have to install the app "Discovery - DNS-SD Browser" available in the Apple Store.
Linux
Install avahi-discovery packet (sudo apt-get install avahi-discover).
Alternatives
Alternatively, a common network scanner can be used.
Run a network scanner: for example http://www.advanced-ip-scanner.com/
Identify a device with a network device with Manufacturer Texas Instruments
Identify the IP and use Chrome or Firefox to connect to the device
Confirm device IP
To confirm that the Keonn System works correctly, open a web browser (preferably Google Chrome or Firefox) and go to this link:
http://<IP-address>
(replace the text IP-address for your own IP)
Is my device already configured with a static IP?
If your device is brand new, then your device is in DHCP by default. This means that it is configured with a dynamic IP for sure.
Please, follow this guide in case someone of your team has previously configured the device and you are not sure if the IP has been set to Static.
Using one of the solutions presented above, perform an IP scan and find the IP of your Keonn's device. Once the IP is known open a terminal on your computer and retrieve your PC IP and netmask:
For Windows: Open cmd terminal and type ipconfig command
For Linux: Open your default terminal and type ifconfig command
In this example, the PC IP is 192.168.1.114 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0
Windows
Linux
Then, in order to know if the device IP and the PC IP are in the same IP range, look for the common digits in both IPs:
For the X.0.0.0 Subnet Mask, the first value of both IPs should be equal
For the X.X.0.0 Subnet Mask, the first 2 values of both IPs should be equal
For the X.X.X.0 Subnet Mask, the first 3 values of both IPs should be equal
If one of the above cases was true for you, you will be able to connect to your Keonn device just by using the device IP retrieved previously with the device scanner.
If none of the 3 cases apply, your device IP is configured with a Static IP! This means that your PC and your Keonn's device are not in the same IP range. In that case, please continue with the guide -> Connect to Static IP
Example 1: Device has Static IP
Device IP
PC IP and Subnet Mask
In that case the PC Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 has the 3 first values as non-zero. This means that in order to connect to Keonn's device both device and PC must be in the same IP range. That IS NOT the case as the device IP 192.168.9.129 and the PC IP 192.168.1.114 do not match the first 3 values. In order to connect to your device, you should follow the guide -> Connect to Static IP.
Example 2: Device with Dynamic IP
To be more precise, knowing that your device and your PC are at the same IP range is not enough evidence for stating that the Keonn's device IP is DHCP enabled (Dynamic IP).
However, if they are at the same IP range, you will be able to connect to Keonn's device simply, either if the device is set with a Static or Dynamic IP.
Device IP
PC IP and Subnet Mask
In that case, the PC Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 has the 3 first values as non-zero. This means that in order to connect to Keonn's device both device and PC must be in the same IP range. That IS the case as the device IP 192.168.1.129 and the PC IP 192.168.1.114 match the first 3 values. As they are at the same range, you will be able to connect to the device just by using the IP obtained with the device scanner.