Ranger DVR (PD-1902): Connecting via Wi-Fi or Ethernet

The Ranger DVR is a versatile and configurable digital video recorder. There are many reasons to connect to the device, and there are two ways to do so: Wi-Fi and Ethernet. 

Connecting via Wi-Fi

Requirements

To connect to the Ranger DVR via Wi-Fi, you'll need:

1. A smart device with Wi-Fi capabilities (laptop, tablet, or smartphone).
2. The Ranger's Wi-Fi network name and password.
   • • If the DVR is a new device or in its default configuration, use the default in the instructions below. 
     • If the network name and/or password information has been lost, you must connect via Ethernet to recover the Ranger's network credentials.
3. The Ranger's Wi-Fi must be set to “Access Point” mode.
   • • If the Ranger automatically offloads to a cloud or server via Wi-Fi, it is configured to "Client Mode." To connect to the ranger:  
       1. 1. If the device is registered with CloudConnect, connect via the Shared network. 
          2. Otherwise, connect via Ethernet instead. 

Connect to the Ranger

1. Power the vehicle on and verify that the DVR's status LED is lit solid green.
   • • The event marker button LED can also be used as an indicator. 
     • Accessory power is enough to power the Ranger.
2. On the smart device, navigate to the network options and locate and select the Ranger’s Wi-Fi.
   • • The default Wi-Fi name will begin with "PV_Ranger..." and the last six characters are unique to the DVR unit.
3. Type in the Wi-Fi password when prompted.
   • • The default Wi-Fi password is doesitall
4. Open a web browser on the smart device and type 192.168.1.254
   • • This will connect the device to the Ranger’s webpage. If prompted, the default log in credentials are: 
       • 1. Username: admin
         2. Password: doesitall

Connecting via Ethernet

Requirements

To connect to the Ranger DVR via Ethernet, you'll need:

1. An Ethernet (LAN) cable.
   
   • • The Ranger DVR's Ethernet port should also be accessible. This may not be true when connecting to test a Gen2 Stop Arm Camera. Follow the Stop Arm Camera 2: Post-Installation Testing instead. 
2. A laptop with an Ethernet port and a configured IPv4 address.

Connect to the Ranger 

1. Power the vehicle on and verify that the DVR's status LED is lit solid green.
2. Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ranger DVR's port
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the Computer's Ethernet port. 
4. Open any browser and type 192.168.10.254 into the search bar.
   • • This will connect the device to the Ranger’s webpage. If prompted, the default log in credentials are: 
       1. 1. Username: Admin
          2. Password: doesitall

Related Articles

• Ranger DVR (PD-1902): Understanding the System
• Ranger DVR (PD-1902): Recover Network Credentials
• CloudConnect-Admin: Connect to a Ranger DVR via Shared Network
• Configure a laptop's IPv4 address