Connect to Rover

To control and configure the lidar system, you must first connect to it. Click the Connect icon.

Connect using Wi-Fi or Ethernet

Example: Using NavBox IP Address to connect Wired via ethernet

Typically, the lidar system is connected over Ethernet or Wi-Fi. The lidar system has several IP addresses. The table below shows the different NavBox IP Addresses used with different connection types. Example Laptop IP Addresses are also shown. When connecting via ethernet or M12, you must manually set your laptop's IP address.

When connecting via a wired connection, you must configure your computer's network interface with an address on the same subnet as the lidar system. Refer to this documentation regarding network adapter configuration in Microsoft Windows. More information about connecting to rover can be found here.

Connection type	NavBox IP Address	Applicable systems	Laptop IP Address
Wired via ethernet	192.168.200.10	All systems	192.168.200.20
Wi-Fi	192.168.20.10	All systems	Auto via DHCP
Wired via M12	192.168.101.1	Systems designed for helicopter use only	192.168.101.10

When connecting via Wi-Fi, it is not necessary to manually set your computer's IP address.

You can add shortcuts for the NavBox IP Address by following Modify Hosts File documentation.

Connect to rover via Phoenix LiDAR System connection service

If you lidar system has a 4G/5G Cellular dongle connected, or is able to connect to the internet via some other means, you can reach the lidar system by entering the license key in this field.

Example: Connecting to rover via 4G/5G or router.