Networking Setup
In general most people who have Vera don't need to know anything about networking and don't need to change any network settings. If you are experiencing difficulties or want to know how Vera's networking works, here is some information.
Getting Vera an internet connection
Vera will try to obtain an IP address automatically using the WAN port on the back of Vera. If Vera succeeds in getting an IP address and connecting to the network, the power light on the front of Vera comes on solid. If Vera cannot get an internet connection, the power light will blink. Note that you can still use Vera without an internet connection, but certain features, like remote access over cell phones and video archiving, will not work without an internet connection. If you did connect Vera to your home network, but Vera's power light is blinking, that probably means you have a special network setup, such as PPPOE or a static IP. These types of connections require special information from your internet service provider. You will need to get to Vera's setup page, click the Advanced button, and then choose 'Net & Wi-Fi' to specify your network settings.
Getting to Vera's Setup Page if Vera already has an internet connection
If Vera has an internet connection (the power light is on solid), you can open any web browser from anywhere on the home network and go to http://findvera.com and click the green 'Setup' button. The computer with your web browser can be connected directly to one of Vera's LAN ports, or connect to Vera wirelessly, or can be anywhere else on the home network that Vera is connected to on the WAN port.
Getting to Vera's Setup Page if Vera does not have an internet connection
If Vera does not have an internet connection, then you must connect the computer with your web browser to one of Vera's four LAN ports, or connect to Vera wirelessly using the network name (ssid) and password shown on the bottom of Vera and on your getting started guide. Then open your web browser and go to: http://local.findvera.com, or http://192.168.81.1.
Manually configuring your network
Normally Vera will automatically configure the network for you. If you want to manually configure the network, click the Advanced button in Vera's setup page and chose the 'Net & Wi-Fi' option. Set the network the way you want and click 'Save & Apply' at the bottom of the page. Note that once you click 'Save & Apply' Vera's automatic network configuration will be permanently bypassed and Vera will use the network settings you provide. If you want to go back to
How Vera's auto networking works
This paragraph is for advanced users who understand networking concepts.
