Troubleshooting the Dongle (radio)
Overview
Use these steps to determine if the dongle is working and the MAC address is whitelisted.
Call Avoidance
These troubleshooting steps require on-site assistance. Guide distributor's, or operator technician's through these steps to determine possible issues and corrections.
Dongle (radio) Installation
NOTE: These instructions are for the F5E / LVE 300 fryer's number one control (far left), that was not setup with a Beagle Bone network card from the factory.
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Remove the top, center screw holding the control in place.
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Lower the control so you can see the back panel.
- Remove and reseat the USB WiFi Dongle.
Verifying MAC Address
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Verify the settings by navigating to: Menu > Advanced > Network Setup > Network Information.
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Review the Current Network Setup:
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F5 MAC address: [ex., a4:72:e0:ee:d3:94] the MAC address is assigned to the dongle. It's listed on a label attached to the dongle.
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Depending on what is displayed, do the following:
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Verify with the operator's IT technician that the MAC address has been whitelisted on the network so, the dongle can communicate on the network.
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If the address isn't displaying replace the dongle and control as needed.