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  1. By default OpenEVSE will boot hosting a default WiFi network portal.

    • By default OpenEVSE will boot hosting a default WiFi network portal.

    • Network: OpenEVSE_XXXX

    • XXXX represents a random identifier for your station.

    • Password: openevse

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  2. Connect to the OpenEVSE_XXXX network with a wireless phone, tablet or laptop.

    • Connect to the OpenEVSE_XXXX network with a wireless phone, tablet or laptop.

    • In this example our name is OpenEVSE_5b90.

    • Write down the last 4 of your station for use later.

    • Use password openevse

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  3. If the Portal does not automatically open, open a web browser enter 192.168.4.1 for the address. 192.168.4.1 is temporary and only used in this mode. Select your WiFi name from the list, enter your WiFi password and click connect.

    • If the Portal does not automatically open, open a web browser enter 192.168.4.1 for the address.

    • 192.168.4.1 is temporary and only used in this mode.

    • Select your WiFi name from the list, enter your WiFi password and click connect.

    • If successful the OpenEVSE_XXXX network will disappear and the temporary address will no longer work.

    • A new numerical IP address will now be assigned by your network and displayed every time the station is started.

    • Reconnect using the new numerical IP address or http://openevse-XXXX.local. Replace XXXX with unique digits of your hostname.

    • Alternatively, "WiFi Standalone Mode" is available if no WiFi networks are available. Internet based services are not available in Standalone mode.

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  4. The OpenEVSE tab provides the management of most charging functions.

    • The OpenEVSE tab provides the management of most charging functions.

    • View Status

    • Pause or Resume Charging

    • Set Start and Stop Timer

    • Set Session options charge for xx minutes or add xxx kwh.

    • View station settings and sensor values

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  5. The System Tab provides management of the WiFi Module.

    • The System Tab provides management of the WiFi Module.

    • WiFi Setup, view statistics or join a new network.

    • Administration, set a username and password for enhanced security.

    • WiFi Firmware, update the WiFi Firmware (See Guide) or reset to factory defaults.

    • Developers Mode- enables advanced configuration options and direct access to send ant RAPI commands to controller.

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  6. The Services tab provides the ability to connect and manage external services.

    • The Services tab provides the ability to connect and manage external services.

    • Energy Monitoring - setup Energy Monitoring on emoncms.org or data.openevse.com.

    • OhmConnect - Earn credit for reducing demand during peek times. California and other major US markets.

    • Key can be found using browser "Inspect". var channel = pusher.subscribe("OpnEoVse");

    • MQTT used to integrate into your home automation system.

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  7. If you need help please contact OpenEVSE Support via Email at support@openevse.com

    • If you need help please contact OpenEVSE Support via Email at support@openevse.com

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