Connecting to Reach RS/RS+
ReachView 3 allows to control Reach RS/RS+ receivers with iOS or Android devices. Using the app, you can access your receiver over Wi-Fi network, set it up for the survey and collect and stake out points.
In this guide, you will find information on how to connect to Reach RS/RS+ using the ReachView 3 app.
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The connection process for both iOS and Android devices is similar.
Video guide#
The video below covers the process of connection to Reach RS/RS+ using ReachView 3.
Text guide#
Setting up Wi-Fi connection#
Establish the Wi-Fi connection between your Reach unit and your device.
Power up the unit and wait until it is loaded
Look at the Wi-Fi LED of the receiver to check the mode:
When Reach is in hotspot mode, it shares its own network. In this case, perform the following steps:
- Open Wi-Fi settings of your device and turn on Wi-Fi
- Find a network with the name reach:XX:XX
- Type the password emlidreach to connect to this network
- Wait until it shows that you are successfully connected to the network
When Reach is in client mode, it is connected to the external Wi-Fi network. In this case, perform the following steps:
- Open Wi-Fi settings of your device
- Connect it to the same Wi-Fi network
- Wait until it shows that you are successfully connected to the network
Connecting to Reach RS/RS+ using ReachView 3#
When the Wi-FI connection is established, you can connect to your unit using ReachView 3.
- Open the app
- Choose your unit from the list of available devices
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If there is only one receiver, the app will automatically try to connect to this Reach.
Once you connect to your Reach RS/RS+ via ReachView 3, you can access the settings and set it up for the survey.