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# Connect to Rover as a UDP Client

Select the “Connect to rover as a UDP client (WiFi or ethernet)” option to establish a direct connection to the rover via UDP.

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## Hostname

All Phoenix LiDAR Systems rovers are preconfigured with a default hostname/IP address for both Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections. Refer to [Modify Hosts File](/hardware-and-interfaces/connecting-and-interfacing-with-phoenix-lidar-systems/iface_se/base-station-notebook-setup/modify-hosts-file.md) for more information.

| Connection Method | Hostname   | IP Address     |
| ----------------- | ---------- | -------------- |
| Wi-Fi             | rover-wifi | 192.168.20.10  |
| Ethernet          | rover-wire | 192.168.200.10 |

{% hint style="info" %}
In order to connect to the rover via Wi-Fi, the laptop running SpatialExplorer and the rover itself must be connected to the same wireless network. This is usually achieved by using the included 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi Antenna module on the laptop and the 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi antenna on rover.
{% endhint %}