Wireless (Wifi) Connection to the Quantum FaroArm/ScanArm and Gage
Overview
This article provides the procedure on how to connect to the Quantum series FaroArm®/ScanArm or Gage via Wi-Fi.
Enabling Wi-Fi
Depending on your FaroArm model, enabling Wi-Fi is as follows:
Quantum Max /Gage Max
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Quantum Max and Gage Max models are not equipped with external buttons (only indicators) to enable or disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. These communications methods can only be set via the FaroArm Manager utility.
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 Indicators only |
Quantum / Gage
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Quantum and Gage models are equipped with buttons on the rear of the unit to enable or disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. Simply press the button to toggle the desired communication method on/off. Note: You may also enable or disable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth via the FaroArm Manager, see the Quantum Max /Gage Max section above for this method. |
 Button/Indicator |
Connecting
- On your computer click the wireless icon typically located on the Windows taskbar
. Alternatively, this can be accessed via Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Show available networks. - Locate the FaroArm on the list of available networks and click Connect.
- Open the FaroArm Manger application
. - From the “Adapters” dropdown box, select the Wi-Fi adapter.
- Your FaroArm will appear in the Devices list, click the plug icon
(next to the serial number) to initiate the Wi-Fi connection. - Finally, click on the serial number to make it the active device within the FaroArm Manager.
Device Status Definitions
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Connected |
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Connection is in progress |
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Disconnected, click the icon to start the connection. |