Retrotec DM32 User Manual
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5. On each gauge, tap [Setttings][Network] [Status] until you see “Wired”
6. [Setttings][Network] [Mode] depends on whether the network device is a Router or a Switch
a) If using a Router: Tap the [Setttings][Network] [Mode] key until you see “DHCP”. This is
all the network configuration required, since the Router will provide the other values shown in
the Network settings screen.
b) If using a Switch:
i.
Tap the [Setttings][Network] [Mode] key until you see “Static” on each gauge.
ii.
For the first gauge, the [Setttings][Network] [IP Address] default should be
“169.254.1.1”. If so, leave it and if not, tap the [Setttings][Network] [IP Address]
key and use the numeric entry keypad to enter “169.254.1.1”.
iii.
For each subsequent gauge, tap [Setttings][Network] [IP Address] and use the
numeric entry keypad to enter “169.254.1.2” then “169.254.1.3” and so on so that
each gauge has a unique IP Address.
iv.
For all the gauges, the [Setttings][Network] [Gateway] default should be “0.0.0.0”.
If so, leave it and if not, tap the [Setttings][Network] [Gateway] key and use the
numeric entry keypad to enter “255.255.0.0”.
v.
For all the gauges, the [Setttings][Network] [Subnet mask] default should be
“255.255.0.0”. If so, leave it and if not, tap the [Setttings][Network] [Subnet mask]
key and use the numeric entry keypad to enter “255.255.0.0”.
Retrotec software (FanTestic, Virtual Gauge, or Data Logger) should be able to detect the gauges shortly
after they are connected to the computer via Ethernet cable, and the appropriate [Network] settings are
chosen on the gauge. If the white text on the [Network] key on the second “Settings” screen shows “Not
connected”, check that your settings are correct, and then power the gauge off and back on.
5.4
Connect computer or phone to the DM32 “WiFi” Hotspot
The model DM32 can have a WiFi hotspot module included. The gauge itself will generate a WiFi hotspot
and act as a Router so another device can connect to the gauge. The gauge acts as a Router and Creates an
unsecure WiFi hotspot (wireless network) with the Network name DM32-4xxxxx (where 4xxxxxx is the
gauge serial number). The computer or smartphone then Joins the network that has been created by the
gauge (and the device can then talk to the gauge over the network).
The Retrotec GaugeRemote App runs on Android and iOS phones and can connect to the DM32 WiFi
hotspot and control the gauge. Details of the GaugeRemote App are found in th
Similarly a PC can connect to the WiFi hotspot being generated by the DM32 and, if
running the Virtual Gauge or Data Logger software or FanTestic, can control and monitor the gauge.