General Network Configuration

General Network Configuration#

The robot’s networking capabilities are powerful and flexible. Depending on your needs, you can choose from the following modes, listed in order of increasing complexity:

A. Standalone#

This is the simplest setup and is ideal for quick demos or mobile deployments.

  • The robot acts as a WiFi Access Point.

  • Any WiFi-enabled device can connect to the robot by joining the robot-<SN> network (e.g., kangaroo-0).

  • Once connected, devices become part of the robot’s internal network.

  • All robot components (Control PC, Multimedia PC, etc.) are accessible without additional configuration.

Note

See the Setting up the Access Point section for details.

B. Standalone with Internet Access#

This is an enhancement of the standalone mode that provides both local robot access and Internet connectivity.

  • The robot connects to an external WiFi network as a client.

  • Robot devices gain Internet access for updates, remote support, or cloud services.

Note

See the Connecting to Your LAN section for setup instructions.

C. VPN Mode#

In this advanced configuration, the robot becomes part of a larger network (e.g., a company’s or institution’s infrastructure) using a VPN connection.

  • Integrates with remote systems as if locally connected.

  • Enables secure remote monitoring, debugging, or data transmission.

Note

See the WireGuard VPN section for more information.

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