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  • K Offline
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    KnightHawk
    wrote on last edited by
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    I am following the tutorial for connecting the VOXL2 to the local wifi network using the purchased wifi adapter below but I'm unable to successfully connect.

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    4.1 VOXL 2 WiFi

    ModalAI technical documentation for VOXL and VOXL 2 Companion Computers for PX4 and ArduPilot Obstacle Avoidance and GPS-denied navigation, assembled in the USA

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    ModalAI Technical Docs (docs.modalai.com)

    Wifi adapter
    https://www.modalai.com/products/voxl-2-wifi-add-on-kit?srsltid=AfmBOooGwF30Mr2uBxvZ0rWkEC-rKLMiXi49FY0LBQ6rbXoo0X4DLikz

    Voxl chip

    voxl2:/$ cat /proc/device-tree/model
    Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. qrb5165 IOT RB5code_text
    
    voxl2:/$ voxl-wifi        
    Illegal usage
    Description:
            Configure the Wi-Fi mode.
    
    Usage:
      voxl-wifi getmode
            Print the current mode (softap of station)
    
      voxl-wifi softap <ssid>
            Set Wi-Fi to Access Point mode.
            Password defaults to '1234567890'
    
      voxl-wifi station <ssid> [password]
            Set the Wi-Fi to station mode and connect to the AP with provided SSID
            and (optional) password.  Note: if your password has special characters
            surround it with quotes.
    
      voxl-wifi -f
            Set the Wi-Fi to Access Point mode and SSID to 'SSID'
            Password defaults to '1234567890'
    
    
    voxl2:/$ voxl-wifi station "Alpha Bravo" "Password"
    Cannot find device "wlan0"
    Device "wlan0" does not exist.
    Cannot find device "wlan0"
    
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    • K KnightHawk

      I am following the tutorial for connecting the VOXL2 to the local wifi network using the purchased wifi adapter below but I'm unable to successfully connect.

      Link Preview Image
      4.1 VOXL 2 WiFi

      ModalAI technical documentation for VOXL and VOXL 2 Companion Computers for PX4 and ArduPilot Obstacle Avoidance and GPS-denied navigation, assembled in the USA

      favicon

      ModalAI Technical Docs (docs.modalai.com)

      Wifi adapter
      https://www.modalai.com/products/voxl-2-wifi-add-on-kit?srsltid=AfmBOooGwF30Mr2uBxvZ0rWkEC-rKLMiXi49FY0LBQ6rbXoo0X4DLikz

      Voxl chip

      voxl2:/$ cat /proc/device-tree/model
      Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. qrb5165 IOT RB5code_text
      
      voxl2:/$ voxl-wifi        
      Illegal usage
      Description:
              Configure the Wi-Fi mode.
      
      Usage:
        voxl-wifi getmode
              Print the current mode (softap of station)
      
        voxl-wifi softap <ssid>
              Set Wi-Fi to Access Point mode.
              Password defaults to '1234567890'
      
        voxl-wifi station <ssid> [password]
              Set the Wi-Fi to station mode and connect to the AP with provided SSID
              and (optional) password.  Note: if your password has special characters
              surround it with quotes.
      
        voxl-wifi -f
              Set the Wi-Fi to Access Point mode and SSID to 'SSID'
              Password defaults to '1234567890'
      
      
      voxl2:/$ voxl-wifi station "Alpha Bravo" "Password"
      Cannot find device "wlan0"
      Device "wlan0" does not exist.
      Cannot find device "wlan0"
      
      Jetson NanoJ Offline
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      Jetson Nano
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      wrote on last edited by
      #2

      @KnightHawk you may consider reflashing your SDK image if feasible to mark out things.

      Alex KushleyevA 1 Reply Last reply
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      • Jetson NanoJ Jetson Nano

        @KnightHawk you may consider reflashing your SDK image if feasible to mark out things.

        Alex KushleyevA Offline
        Alex KushleyevA Offline
        Alex Kushleyev
        ModalAI Team
        wrote on last edited by
        #3

        @KnightHawk ,

        Please try unplugging the USB dongle from the USB extension (connected to VOXL2) then plugging it back in and check output of dmesg on your voxl2. It should say something about the new usb device connected and whether there are any errros.

        Also, in order to confirm that the wifi dongle itself is working, you could try plugging that into a standard linux PC, it should be recognized.

        Alex

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