How to Connect to the Nano Pro Using AP or STA Mode

Introduction

This article explains how to connect the Nano Pro to your mobile device via Wi-Fi using AP mode or STA mode. It also covers how to install the LaserBurn app and choose the appropriate connection mode for stable and efficient operation.

1.  Download and install

Please search for "LaserBurn" in Google Play or visit the address below to download for Android system

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=LaserBurn&c=apps

Please search for "LaserBurn" in the Apple Store or visit the address below to download for the iOS system:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/laserburn/id6451089363

Or download from LONGER’s official website:

https://www.longer3d.com/pages/longer-app

For complex grayscale engraving, it is recommended to transfer the image to the mobile phone album and import it into the app for engraving, which will have a better effect.

2.   Connect to WIFI in AP mode

Note: There are two modes, AP and STA, to connect Nano Pro via WIFI.  The difference is that in AP mode the phone will have no network, but in STA mode the phone can maintain a network.

1) Run the LaserBurn app and enter the Home page; click the not connected icon . When there is an ‘Allow LaserBurn to access this device’ prompt, you need to click ‘Allow only while in use’; otherwise, you may not be able to search for the WiFi of Nano.

2) Open the WLAN settings on your phone, search for the WIFI starting with LongerLaser_Nano, and input the password 12345678 to connect to the wifi of Nano Pro. If the WIFI of LongerLaser_Nano cannot be found, please long press the WIFI reset button on the back of the Nano Pro until you can hear three buzzers to reset the WIFI, then search the WIFI list again. 

3) Enter the IP address 192.168.0.1 below and click Connect. There will be a reminder that the ‘connection succeeded’ when the connection is successful.

3.   Connect to WIFI in STA mode

1)  Open the WLAN settings on your phone.  Run  LaserBurn  and

Enter the Home page, click the not connected icon , enter the network configuration page, and click Add  in the upper right corner.

2) Click Scan device, search for the WIFI starting with LongerLaser_Nano, and input the password 12345678 to connect to the WIFI of Nano Pro.

3) After the connection is successful, return to LaserBurn, select Set STA mode to connect to the WIFI of the router (only supports 2.4G), and enter the password.  The indicator light in front of Nano Pro will switch to an orange breathing light during connecting and then will turn green if the connection is successful. Then click the app to enter the next step; the network progress will reach 60%. And the indicator light will remain orange if the connection fails; click the app to return to the first step and start again.