Ranger DVR (PD-1902): Recover the Network Credentials

The Ranger DVR allows users to wirelessly connect via Wi-Fi. To do this, the user needs to know the Ranger's network name and password. For example, if the device is in its default configuration, the network's name will begin with "PV_Ranger..." and the password is "doesitall." 

When a network's name and password have been configured and the credentials have been lost, they can be recovered by connecting to the device via Ethernet. 

Requirements

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

1. An Ethernet (LAN) cable.
2. A laptop with an Ethernet port and a configured IPv4 address.

Recover the Network Credentials 

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.
5. On the Ranger's web interface, navigate to "Settings" in the top right corner of the page and select "Network" from the drop-down menu.
6. If prompted, log in with the default credentials:
   • Username: admin
   • Password: doesitall
7. Verify the Ranger is configured to "Access Point" mode.
   • If the device is set to automatically offload, the Ranger's network will not be available. There are two options to connect to a Ranger set to Client Mode:
     1. Connect via the shared network with CloudConnect.
     2. Connect to the Ranger via Ethernet when needed. 
8. Click the box next to "Show Password" to display the Ranger's network password.
9. Write down the information on the "Network settings" page:
   • Unit IP: The IP address you'll type in the browser to navigate to the Ranger's web page. This differs from the Ranger's Ethernet IP used above. 
   • UNIT SSID: The Wi-Fi network name to connect to the Ranger DVR.
   • Password: The Ranger's Wi-Fi password. 

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