Connect Nabaztag

How do I connect Nabaztag to my Wi-Fi network ?

Introduction

Your Nabaztag does not have any specific preset parameters
It knows how to connect to any kind of Wi-Fi access point, provided that:

  • It is not encrypted (no WEP encryption)
  • It distributes IP addresses dynamically (DHCP)
  • There is no special authentication
  • There is no proxy involved.

If your Wi-Fi network does not comply with the above specifications (i.e., your network is WEP encrypted, etc.) it is easily reconfigured...

Most configurations are simple

It is usually very easy to configure a Nabaztag.
All you need is to:

  • Select the Wi-Fi network (SSID) to which you want to connect Nabaztag.
And/or
  • Enter the WEP key if your network is WEP encrypted.

Some configurations are more tricky
For instance if:
Your Wi-Fi access point is provided by your ISP (or is built into their DSL/cable modem)
This type of configuration often has specific settings, and you may need to get in touch with their tech support to find out about any special parameters or procedures that apply.
You are on a corporate network
The system administrator may have chosen to restrict access or use special settings (static IP for instance). You'll need to check with them to connect your Nabaztag.

Step 1: Put Nabaztag in manual mode and let him pick up your wireless network

1. Unplug

Simply unplug the power cord from Nabaztag.

2. Depress the button between its ears

Press down and hold the button between your Nabaztag's ears.  Do NOT release it yet.

3. Plug the power cord in again

While keeping the button between the ears depressed, reinsert the power cord.

4. Wait until Nabaztag's lights turn blue

Keep the button depressed until Nabaztag's lights turn blue.
When they're blue, you can release the button.

Caution : If your Nabaztag's lights flash white with one ear wiggling, then you didn't release the button quickly enough.
Please try again from the beginning.

Step 2 : Connect your Nabaztag (Windows XP users)

If you're a Mac OsX user, click here

1. Go to Wireless Configuration within Control Panel 
Click on Start > Control Pannel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections

Right click on "Wireless connection" then choose "Properties"

You will see 3 tabs

+ General Tab

Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" then click on Properties button. You'll have :

  • Obtain an IP address automatically
  • Obtain DNS server address automatically

If you are not in that case, please write all IP address on a paper. You will need them later.

 

+ Wireless Connection Tab

Click on "Advanced" button then choose "Computer-to-Computer (ad-hoc) networks only". Click on "Close" button

Click on "Add..." button

 

  • Network name (SSID) : enter nabaztagXX (XX = Last two characters of serial number)
  • Data encryption : select "Disable"

2. Connect your Nabaztag

Power off then power on Nabaztag and press down and hold the button between your Nabaztag's ears.Keep the button depressed until Nabaztag's lights turn blue.
When they're blue, you can release the button.

Windows will indicate 40 seconds later that you are connected with Nabaztag

other solution 

Select the "nabaztag##" Wi-Fi network.
Then click CONNECT.
(If the "nabaztag##" network does not appear, simply refresh the list)

The "nabaztag##" network should read "Connected" on the right-hand side.

Important : Sometimes you must disable your firewall to access Nabaztag's configuration page

Important : When you are connected with Nabaztag you haven't Internet connection. Nabaztag is not a router. To access again on Internet you must connect on your Wireless Network.

Step 2 : Connect your Nabaztag (Mac OsX users)

Open the AirPort menu within System Preferences
Scroll down the AirPort menu to display available Wi-Fi networks and select "nabaztag##".
If the "nabaztag##" network does not appear, simply check to make sure step one is completed correctly and click the AirPort logo again.

Connect your Nabaztag
Once the "nabaztag##" network is selected, your Nabaztag will be connected.
This network is a Computer-to-Computer (AdHoc) network.

Go to the Nabaztag Configuration page
Open a web browser and type http://192.168.0.1 in your address bar.
 
If you are using an AirPort (Express or Extreme) access point on an encrypted network,
the password is specific to Apple computers. You need to obtain an "equivalent network password."  Please go to the following URL for further information : http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106864

Step 3: Access to Nabaztag's configuration page

In your browser enter http://192.168.0.1

You will have this page (for example)

What if I can't access my rabbit's configuration page?

If your rabbit is blue, and you were able to successfully create an ad hoc connection between your rabbit and computer, but you cannot open the page http://192.168.0.1, try the following steps while you are still connected to your rabbit (Windows only).

1 - Click on Start, then Run.  Type cmd into the run window and click OK.

2 - In the pop-up window, type ipconfig /release.  Press enter.

3 - You will obtain.

4 - Then, type ipconfig /renew .Press enter.

5 - You will obtain.

6 - Now retry connecting to the configuration page http://192.168.0.1

Modify your Nabaztag’s connection parameters

This is the Nabaztag configuration page.
The table below describes every parameter in detail.
CAUTION: If you are not familiar with network parameters (or if you are on a corporate network) it is advised to ask tech support for assistance.

Parameter

What's this

What should I do

Serial

This is your Nabaztag's serial number

Nothing.

SSID

The name of the Wi-Fi network that you want Nabaztag to use.

To make sure Nabaztag connects to your network:
* Click on the Scan Wi-Fi Networks link
* Your browser will display a list of Wi-Fi networks.
* Click Join
* Nabaztag will acknowledge it.
* Click Continue

Authentication

The type of authentication used on your network (if encrypted)

Default type is "Open System"

WEP enabled

Enables WEP encryption.

If your network is encrypted, select this option and be ready to enter your WEP key.
If you do not know if your network is encrypted, just click on Scan Wi-Fi Networks. If your network is encrypted, the word WEP appears in front of the name.

Key

This parameter is only used if you have a WEP encrypted network (Nabaztag does not support WPA networks).
To access a WEP encrypted network, Nabaztag needs to know the WEP key: this a series of 10 to 26 alphanumerical characters.
If you have an AirPort Access Point, you need to obtain the "network equivalent password". See: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106864

Enter the WEP key
If you do not know the key:
* Ask your system administrator or the person who set up your network.
* Find the WEP key in your product's manual (this is sometimes the case when the Wi-Fi network is provided by your ISP).
* Try to remember it ;-)

DHCP enabled

When DHCP is enabled, your access point or router will assign Nabaztag an IP address

If your network uses Static IP, uncheck this.

Local IP

Use only if DHCP enabled is unchecked.
Sets Nabaztag's local IP.

Simply enter the static IP address assigned to your rabbit.
If you do not know your static IP address, ask the person who set up your network.

Local Mask

Use only if DHCP enabled is unchecked.
Sets Nabaztag's local Mask.

Simply enter the Mask assigned to your rabbit.
If you do not know this parameter, ask the person who set up your network.

Local Gateway

Use only if DHCP enabled is unchecked.
Sets Nabaztag's local gateway.

Simply enter the gateway IP address assigned to your rabbit.
If you do not know this parameter, ask the person who set up your network.

 

DNS Server

Use only if DHCP enabled is unchecked.
Sets Nabaztag's DNS server IP address.

 

 

 

 

Simply enter the IP address of the DNS server assigned to your rabbit.
If you do not know this parameter, ask the person who set up your network.

 

http proxy enabled

When this option is checked, this means you are accessing the Internet through a proxy server.
(This is unlikely if you are not on a corporate network)

If you are accessing the Internet through a proxy, just check this option and fill out the following fields : proxy IP and Proxy port.

Proxy IP

Use only if http proxy enabled is checked.
Sets Nabaztag's Proxy IP address.

Simply enter the Proxy IP address.
If you do not know this parameter, ask the person who set up your network.

Proxy port

Use only if http proxy enabled is checked.
Sets Nabaztag's Proxy port.

Simply enter the Proxy IP address.
If you do not know this parameter, ask the person who set up your network.

8 - Validation
When you have finished inputting the above settings:

  • Click Update to confirm your settings
  • Or click Update and Restart. Nabaztag will then try to connect to the internet using the new settings

9 - What does Nabaztag say when it starts up?

  • When the first (left) light turns green, that means it has successfully connected to the access point. If this does NOT happen, your network is probably encrypted (and you either did not enter the correct key or encryption mode is not WEP).
  • When the second (middle) light turns green, that means it has been assigned an IP address by the DHCP server. If it stays orange, there probably isn't a DHCP server to talk to.
  • When the third (right) light turns green, that means Nabaztag has successfully "resolved" the server address.
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