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[@waltersowers]

As always, another great video. A small note: 2.4Ghz will have a longer range with more stable connection that can penetrate walls better than 5Ghz. As long as you are getting a solid connection and not losing packets/connection, the 5Ghz is faster but can have some range/stability issues due to the frequency itself.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for the info Walter!

[@BrianQ823]

Great video and I just hooked up my OMTech 80W CO2 and it works flawlessly! Thanks Rich!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Great to hear Brian!

[@deeplyrootedone]

Thank you! You're right this video is very much needed. We I received my 50w Omtech 8mos ago, I purchased a different TPLINK device. I couldn't get it working and returned it. I chalked it up to my slow internet service and has been connecting via USB every since. I'm going to try again after watching your video.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it helped! It's always better to connect via ethernet, even wirelessly.

[@richmondrivet]

I do the same type of thing using a power line Ethernet adapter. Works well enough for my situation, where my Co2 is in my utility room.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Sounds good!

[@jbrunson1949]

First- another great video, they give so much info, I find other things about the machines and their workings, more than what the video is about,, NOW ,, I thought I had this one for sure was going to work, UNTIL you went to the other control pad, I had it all to there, and then when I clicked on my atomstack x20, it did Nothing, and being you were on something different I could no longer follow, needless to say another bomb out own my end,, congrats to all that got it to work.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

This method doesn't work on a diode laser. Try this fre method instead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZW0d56VgZiKoqc

[@Carib.Prints]

I have been using this product on some of my printers (EDUP Smart TV Wireless WiFi to RJ45 Adapter Extender). It works well and is 20 bucks on ebay.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for that info! I'm a fan of TP-Link.

[@GerminatorTom]

Thank you for this guide! Greatly appreciated!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it T!

[@georgechambers3197]

That's a great idea. I've tried wifi repeaters to get internet to my shop. Metal building just won't let wifi through the walls. So I ran a hard wire from the router in the house underground to the shop. Then a repeater inside the shop to connect the machine shop to the CNC shop. Still didn't work, another steel wall between them. So a switch and another hardwire to the CNC shop. Now I have a wifi router in the CNC shop. Now I can connect to the home internet finally. Now the problem is the internet connection runs at 5Mbits on a really good day we average about 3Mb. I want to see how the USB to wifi works out. Thanks for the video.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I've got almost full throughput George.

[@rustyp21]

If you are using CAT5 Ethernet cable, you are maxed out at 100 meters (328 ft). You should be able to run 1Gb on that. If your length is longer you are likely getting too many errors, causing slowdown.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@rustyp21 My son did all the underground cabling to the out building. He's a fiber installer for ATT and used the most up to date cables and pipes. I have the same speeds here in the shop as the house on fiber. The 2 shops are CAT 7? I don't really know.

[@IsabelWalker-gc8ug]

Thank you for this, Rich. I have a question- the Lightburn Bridge Kit says that it is not compatible with the OMTech Polar Lasers. Do you know if your set up would be?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I don't know Isabel, but here would be the right place to ask a technician: forum.lightburnsoftware.com/

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

You'll still have potential issues with this setup because the controller is still using UDP to send data, not TCP, and neither the UDP protocol or Ruida devices have a retry mechanism when a packet fails to send. The LightBurn Bridge uses TCP to connect from the PC to the Bridge, then a short cable connection between the Bridge and the laser, so if a packet does drop, it gets re-sent. A normal WIFI bridge doesn't do this.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for the comment! I'm going to copy it to my pinned comment. I have run several jobs and so far it's all good.

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy It might be ok depending on your environment. The more devices competing for bandwidth in your area, the more likely you are to have a broadcast packet collision, and that'll cause a drop. Longer jobs will be much more likely to have issues than short ones.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I really appreciate the feedback, thank you! I did put your comment in my pinned comment, since you guys are the experts!

[@scottroe7862]

Once the file has been sent to the laser and it hasn’t failed doesn’t that mean it has been successful and you can continue with the job?

[@lightburnsoftware7189]

@@scottroe7862 - Yes

[@bigfranksworld]

Hey Rich. So if my Windows computer is currently wireless to my main router, could I just plug my CO2 laser into that router direct with an Ethernet cable, and not have to use a nano router? Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can if you configure it properly.

[@Wellorep]

Another option... of configuration if you dont have 2 ethernet ports and your router is close enough to your laser... run ethernet cable from laser to router, and you will be using the wifi from your pc to connect to the home network which is now connected to the laser, or you can keep your ethernet connection to your pc if you have it that way. Requires nothing but cables that you already have or were supplied.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Why, when you can just run it as in the video wirelessly.

[@Wellorep]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Technically I am running wirelessly. My Pc is not directly connected to the laser. I was just mentioning an option for someone that has my particular circumstance, and it isnt necessary to purchase an extra piece of equipment to do it.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You lost me... what extra equipment would one need to purchase?

[@johnscelta776]

Good video. I use a diode laser so I can’t benefit but I appreciate the knowledge.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks for watching John!

[@robmills4709]

interesting Rich, thanks. I run my 3d printer via a Raspberry Pi and Octoprprint, love it. it'll be great if your setup works for a diode 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes it will Rob!

[@mitsuman5]

Hi Rich, Ken here, well i have one for ya, i got the same wifi travel router you have. i plugged it into my router, powered it up followed step by step. but when i plug it into my router the tv says connection error, i think it kills the internet. i put in the same numbers and everything. no internet to the travel router when done. this is perplexing.... have a blessed day.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You might have a defective one Ken. I have 2 of them and they're configured the same way and work perfectly.

[@mitsuman5]

I'll send this one back thanks rich

[@MattMolnar10]

I was going to do the Raspberry Pi route until I saw your video. I ordered the TP link and just cannot get it to work. I got it to connect once or twice, but the connection only allowed me to jog my laser a bit (all though delayed). No camera feed, no success transferring files. I cannot seem to find the Gateway address, so I used my router address. BTW, running from a Mac mini and an Aeon Mira 9.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'm not familiar with Mac settings or the Aeon Matt, sorry.

[@MattMolnar10]

Thanks!

[@deeplyrootedone]

Rich, I really enjoy your videos. You are thorough and provide really good information. In light of subjects with little to no video content, can we add "how to square your laser head"? I believe this is need for my 50w CO2 laser and I just saw a post were someone else is has an immediate need for this information. I have an instruction sheet provided by a fellow group member, but I'm more of a visual learner. I thought you would be the best person to create such a video. You did an excellent job with wifi. Let me know what you think. If you already have a resource that I've missed, I'd love to know about that as well.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'll have to add that one to the list, thanks!

[@deeplyrootedone]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thank you for your consideration. We appreciate you.

[@monkeymeters8174]

Great video. I have been watch a lot of your videos in preparation for my first laser ever. I have been using these devices for many years when I need something connected to Wi-Fi. As an IT professional for 25 years, I strongly recommend you edit your video and blur out your Wi-Fi name and password. Or change your Wi-Fi password.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That's okay... relax, the password changes every few days.

[@monkeymeters8174]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy lol okay, I am just big on cyber security. But keep up the great videos and thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@Derek_S]

Or.............assuming the machines are close enough to the PC, you could have just bought a TP-Link 8 port Gigabit unmanaged network switch unit for half the price and not have to do any special software configuration for wi-fi. I've got two unmanaged switches connected to my broadband router and can connect up to eighteen devices via ethernet cable, which is much faster and reliable than wi-fi.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I think you missed the point of the video Derek.

[@dragonshoarddesign3094]

How do I do this with my longer ray5 20w?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You don't. This video is for a DSP Co2 laser. You have a Gcode laser.

[@floridalove]

Another great Video Rich! My 3D printers run on a Raspberry Pi with Repetier Server Pro. I would love to be able to operate my OLM2 Pro S2 without cables.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Waiting on the delivery of the adapter to test it.

[@floridalove]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Waiting anxiously for your test.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@floridalove I updated the pinned comment.

[@warriors475]

hi Rich thanks for another good video i was wondering if you could do a video on understanding Kerf as most of the videos out there are not very helpful and i know you would do a great job of explaining it so that everyone could get to grips with thanks Gary

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I probably should. I used the offset in the video for making a custom badge but I didn't explain it... good idea.

[@warriors475]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thanks rich just need to know how its works properly and in plain English I have a rough idea 💡 😬

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You should experiment. Download the puzzle file from my forum and in the cut layer, burn two pieces at a time changing the Kerf offset by small numbers. For puzzles, I usually use 0.05mm to 0.09mm depending on the size for a really tight fit. You'll get it if you give it a try.

[@warriors475]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy ok will get your puzzle and give it a try thanks

[@I_Play_VR90]

It does not work for xtools, the tplink use a ethernet cable and not a usb. The xtools use a usb and not a Ethernet cable. The one usb port on the tplink does not support client mode.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

This was for a Co2. I couldn't get any diode working with it.

[@mp6814]

Ingenious, thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

The USB adapter arrived, and unfortunately, it does *NOT* work on the diode laser because I can't assign the laser an IP address. I tried the adapter as well as the multi-function USB port on the TP Link. The USB port errored, "A request for the USB device descriptor failed." so apparently that can only be used for a flash drive. *REPLY FROM LIGHTBURN SOFTWARE* "You'll still have potential issues with this setup because the controller is still using UDP to send data, not TCP, and neither the UDP protocol or Ruida devices have a retry mechanism when a packet fails to send. The LightBurn Bridge uses TCP to connect from the PC to the Bridge, then a short cable connection between the Bridge and the laser, so if a packet does drop, it gets re-sent. A normal WIFI bridge doesn't do this."

[@Leemonoid]

Thanks, Rich! I'm very interested to see if you can get the USB adapter working to send data across the network. I tried a wireless software solution but it dropped packets and wasn't reliable.

[@HalfAssHomestead]

Please share the results for the diode laser. I am running out of available USB ports.

[@hyepocps3749]

Ha… my question was gonna be re USB and diode laser (Reizer Mega). Thanks for thinking ahead … again.

[@michaelmcdonough1989]

I was going to ask about the diode laser but you are going to try it. Looking forward to seeing how and if it works. If it does I will be able to use my laptop for something else.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@Leemonoid Sadly, no...

[@jasonfair5160]

great video! Thanks.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you liked it Jason!

[@monportlaser]

Very detailed!! 😍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you! 😊

[@woodworkinginwheelchair7175]

I have otter when I copie mange try burn on wood that I used borax on still very light any way to reset light burn bk to where it was from day one

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

The default values for speed and power won't apply to your burn settings. If you join my free forum, there are cut and engrave libraries available for free to help you with that. lahobbyguy.com/bb/

[@woodworkinginwheelchair7175]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy where do I join that at

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I put the link in my last comment.

[@Steve765]

Very interesting, thankyou. But can the same be done with a neje diode laser? That would be interesting to see.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'll be testing it tonight, and like I said in the video, I'll pin a comment to the video Steve.

[@randogame4438]

I"m a little slow I guess, but when you said just plug it in you didn't specify plug what to where. Only the video for the lightburn bridge That Mom with a Laser unplugged the existing ethernet cord from the back of the controller inside the laser and plugged the bridge ethernet cord in there. Is that what you're talking about?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Into the Ethernet port.

[@winklers12]

Nice video. Can you hook the camera into it to eliminate another wire?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, you would need another router or a switch to do that Tony.

[@vickynguyen9499]

Is your camera also wireless or still need usb connection? Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

On my Co2 lasers with the Ruida controllers they're wireless Vicky.

[@vickynguyen9499]

I have a monport 60w. It doesn’t have camera at all. I bought a camera but can’t figure it out how to set it wireless. I followed your instructions and got the machine to work wirelessly so it would defeat the purpose if I still need to connect to the camera via usb. Any suggestions?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, currently the cameras have to be wired. V 1.5 of Lightburn is supposed to have IP camera support, so that will solve the problem if you use an IP camera.

[@alfredortiz1151]

Rich, have everything connected and networked, but laser isn't connecting (disconnected). I checked my wifi router and its connected devices and TP Link is connected. Any recommendations?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Maybe try changing the IP address by 1 number?

[@alfredortiz1151]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I used the same *** .253 config. so something along the lines of .250?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yeah, you can choose any number.

[@stuartwalsh4974]

That was superb Rich, many thanks. I had been wondering about this. At the risk of asking a stupid question (!) ... if you live in an area where there is no 5G (yet... ) will it still configure through the first option you set up to run on 4G?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It's 5gHZ WiFi Stuart, not 5G cellular, so if your current supports it, if it's dual band, yes.

[@danieldale1770]

Is your camera still connected to the computer or are you viewing it over wifi? if so, how?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can't connect a camera to Lightburn over Wi-Fi.

[@danieldale1770]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy didn't think so. So much for cutting the cord...

[@felquinpiedra]

HI MY NAME IS FELQUIN I WILL LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO CONNECT I HAVE A MASSO G3, OPT LASER 6W, AND LIGHTBURN 1.3.01 THANK YOU

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Try posting on my free forums. lahobbyguy.com/bb

[@gwailo27]

Will this work with a Diode laser like the Atomstack?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No Jason.

[@gwailo27]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy thanks! Lol was just about to pull the trigger on one.

[@rodneyrockwell9967]

Cool

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@kennethfails3593]

Our shop is to far and does not have internet access. Will this still work?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Nope, you need to have Wi-Fi coverage.

[@kennethfails3593]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy well shoot. Thank you.

[@LarryThomson]

Rich, another great video. Question? With your review of the Comgrow Z1, it had a wifi card. Have you had a chance to see how to connect the Z1 to a network? Mine will arrive tomorrow and my workshop is cluttered around the laser for my laptop. I would like to set it on a more stable surface and wifi would be great. I use the TP-Link Deco Mesh WiFi System (Deco S4) to extend my network,. Thanks again for all you great videos.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That's a local WiFi card Larry. It creates its own hotspot for the app to connect.

[@LarryThomson]

So, if I understand you correctly I should be able to connect the hotspot (not sure about passwords, I found no discussion in documentation. Assuming I connect, have you tested to see if Lightburn connects and works? Of course, I will not have connection to the internet, but thanks to your "file organization video" all my LB files are on the desktop. My Z1 is not here yet and don't even know if mine will have the wifi card. If not (and assuming it works with LB) do you have a suggestion on which one to buy? Again, thank you for all your work to pass on valuable information.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@LarryThomson The Z1 is not able to connect to Lightburn over WiFi, only the app. You open your WiFi connections on your phone and connect to the Z1 hotspot to use the app.

[@Kallaila]

Hi! Thank you for your video! As a total newbie trying to learn as much as possible before I use my laser, please forgive me if this is a stupid question! Would this work on a Sculpfun S9 ?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, but I did another video on diode laser remote connection: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZW0d56VgZiKoqc

[@Kallaila]

@The Louisiana Hobby Guy Happy New year! Thank you I'll go and have a look!

[@Ediz960]

Hi again, waiting Xtool D1 test . This model has a self wifi connection.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No it doesn't Ediz. The WiFi on the x-Tool is for connecting via the app.

[@Ediz960]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy yes you are right, it’s my mistake. I like scrollsaw and I just start using laser and try to learn lightburn program. Hope it will be easy with your perfect videos.

[@hefalump56]

Another great video, thanks Rich. Can I configure the Ortur LM3 to directly communicate with Lightburn? I currently save the g-code and load it to the laser and use the web interface to process the job.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Yes you can! Plug in the USB cable and on the laser tab, click Devices and Find my laser!

[@hefalump56]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuymy bad, I meant wirelessly as the lm3 comes with wifi? Thank you, Shane.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, not on WiFi. You have to use the web interface for that. But you can design in Lightburn and export the Gcode and upload it via the browser.

[@hefalump56]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I figured it out and posted a "how to" on your bulletin board to help out other Ortur LM3 users.

[@merrillalbury8214]

I wonder if the eathernet port on 9the Ortur Lasermaster 2 (not pro) is an active port. I assume Ortur will never use that port for anything. Ugh!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Good question Merrill! I'll check that! But I did put a link to a USB2.0 Female to Ethernet RJ45 Male Plug for $7 to convert the USB plug.

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I'm not so sure that linked device is more than a mechanical adapter. I messed with usb-to-ethernet/wifi about 20yrs ago and the hardware was a big more involved and costly. I'll make a comment on the main video.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

@@OldCurmudgeon3DP I'm going to try it and see!

[@OldCurmudgeon3DP]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I'm interested to know. For the price, I hope it does. It's an order of magnitude cheaper than the ones I looked up for my other comment.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No IP address... no connect 😒

[@artscapecreative]

Can the router be 198. * and the laser be 198. Or does the laser need to be ok 10.*

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It needs to match your computer or router settings Jason.

[@artscapecreative]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy ok thanks for the reply. Not having luck with it unfortunately. Light burn is not seeing it. Does light burn need to have been connected to the laser via USB prior before changing the connection type to Ethernet.

[@fourwheelcowboy7918]

Do you need to have a internet connection for this to work?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

No, you can connect like a local WiFi network.

[@TheRoadRoamer]

OOPS, you typed your WiFi router password in the clear…

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That's okay! It changes all the time!

[@peterb7401]

Rich, will this work for the usb camera you did a tutorial on? That would help cut at least one cord with the diode laser :-)

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I don't think so Peter. Lightburn only recognizes USB cameras, not networked cams as far as I know.

[@peterb7401]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy bummer. Oh well, might as well keep both 30 ft USB cables. lol. Setting up the NEJE 3 max in the lower half of my CNC Router table… was hoping for wireless operations from office.

[@nothing2tube689]

Just picked up the Comgrow Comgo because of your videos..got it for 209.00 so had to have it😉 do you think this will work for that model? It included the wifi chipset..Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That WiFi adapter is for connecting to an app on the phone, so no, I don't think it will work. But who knows? I haven't tried.

[@nothing2tube689]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy oh ok I'm new to all this wasn't sure I'm trying to learn had a 3d printer once few years back.. figured it was time to burn instead of melt👍

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@@nothing2tube689 🤪🤪

[@darlalynw]

THIS INFORMATION IS NOT CORRECT FOR A LASER WITH THE RUIDA CONTROL AND APPLE MAC COMPUTERS SHOULD NOT USE THE USB PORT PER LIGHT BURN DEVELOPERS AND CORPORATION. UDP enables process-to-process communication, while TCP supports host-to-host communication. TCP sends individual packets and is considered a reliable transport medium. On the other hand, UDP sends messages, called datagrams, and is considered a best-effort mode of communications. This means UDP doesn't provide any guarantees that the data will be delivered or offer special features to retransmit lost or corrupted messages. THIS IS DIRECTLY FROM THE LIGHT BURN MANUAL. LightBurn Bridge The LightBurn Bridge was created by LightBurn to get around some of the limitations of Ruida controllers. Ruida uses the UDP network protocol, which does not guarantee data transmission, and is therefore not reliable enough to use over WIFI. Many computers no longer have a network port, and running a network cable is often impractical or cumbersome. In addition, Apple's device driver for the USB connection to the Ruida has issues that often cause data loss. The LightBurn Bridge overcomes all of this. It's a Raspberry Pi running software created by LightBurn to act as a relay between your PC and laser. You connect to it using TCP, so the commands are reliably sent even over WIFI. The Bridge forwards the commands to the controller using a short network cable, and relays responses back to your computer. The LightBurn Bridge is simple to configure, requires no drivers, and typically sends data 50% to 100% faster than a USB connection. It looks like this:

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Agreed, but it works just fine as it is. Ethernet is the best connection.

[@darlalynw]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy It may work from you can see however, you are not seeing what packets or information is being dropped. From a proper networking prospective if one device talks in UDP and the other in TCP they do not speak the same language so you would not connect them for reliable transmission. When a company that develops the technology (laser burn) says it is not reliable and other connection types should be used. Those recommendations are what MUST be followed as they have the educated and trained staff to set those requirements. Especially when it comes to Mac users. You ALWAYS need to specify for PC and/or MAC as theses setting could be different and need to be set up different since the software supports both but the laser itself only supports the PC. Providing the correct and proper TECHNICAL information prevents wasted time and misinformation to the end user. DLP IMAGES MCSE, CCNA, CISSP

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I heard you the first time and agreed with you. No need for these long diatribes.

[@Crewman2770]

Co2 Yawn, only joshing....haven't got one yet lol 👍🇬🇧👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I'm betting you will! The obsession is calling! 🤪

[@tcrow49]

I hope these conversations not completely dead, but I have an ethernet connection to my desktop because it's not Wi-Fi. Is there anything I can do with that.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Hmm... this video actually answers that question.

[@tcrow49]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy The problem I can't figure out is I can't go down to the right bottom corner of my screen because it doesn't show Wi-Fi emblem just the ethernet emblem. I am hooked up to a router via ethernet, so I don't know of a way to connect to the TP-link. Am I missing something?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You change the device settings in Lightburn for the laser to the IP address of the WiFi router you wish to connect to

[@tcrow49]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy I got it. wonder if this would work on wifi for a Lightburn Camera

[@tassiespirit]

The Tp-Link AC750 is a 3G/ 4G not 5G

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It's 2.4Ghz & 5Ghz Tassie.