Using the Setup Wizard

Some Computer Configuration

Your computer may need some additional programs to access the Omega through a browser:

• If you are using Windows, install Apple’s Bonjour Service
• If you are using Mac OS X, you’re all set to go
• If you are using Linux, the Zeroconf services should already be installed and you will be good to go

The Omega’s Name

Let’s find your Omega’s name before going any further.

There’s a sticker on the shielding of the Omega2S module on the Omega2 Pro

The text printed below the bar code is the Omega2 Pro’s unique MAC address, we’re interested in the last four digits. Your Omega’s name is Omega-XXXX where XXXX are the last four digits from the sticker.

So the Omega from the picture above is named Omega-66FF

Connect to the Omega’s WiFi Network

The Omega hosts it’s own WiFi network access point. Lets connect your computer to it. The WiFi network is named the same as your Omega and the default password is 12345678

The Setup Wizard

Open your favourite browser and navigate to http://omega-XXXX.local/ where XXXX are the same characters from the network name above. If the page doesn’t load, you can also browse to http://192.168.3.1

You have now arrived at the Setup Wizard, hit Continue to get started:

Login with the Omega’s default credentials:

username: root
password: onioneer

Connect to WiFi

After you’ve logged in, the Omega will scan the environment for available networks and will show the results in a list. In our case, we want to connect to the WiFi network (creatively) named MyWiFiNetwork, so we’ll go ahead and click on it:

This will open a prompt to enter the network password, if the network requires a password:

Notice how you’ll only be able to click Join when the password length requirements have been met:

Once you click Join, your Omega will attempt to join the network. This might take up to a minute.

It’s possible that your computer will disconnect from the Omega’s WiFi Access Point, make sure to reconnect if that happens!

When to Omega starts connecting, the Blue WiFi LED on the Omega2 Pro will start to blink. When the connection is successful, the LED will turn solid, and the setup wizard will let you know the connection is successful before moving on to the next step.

Software Updates

Last step! Now that your Omega is connected to the internet, it will check if software updates are required.

If updates are available, you’ll be able to update by clicking the Update Now button.

Something really important to remember about the update process: it’s absolutely critical that you keep your Omega plugged in and powered on during the update process. The whole process will last about 5 minutes and then you’ll be ready to start making awesome things with your Omega:

Your Omega will download the updates and install them. The amber LED on your Omega will be blinking at this point.

Finally, your Omega will reboot and initialize the new software. You’ll know everything is done when the amber LED on your Omega stops blinking and remains on.

When that happens, press Continue. That brings us to the end of the Setup Wizard, your Omega is now configured and ready to go!

From now on, when you point your browser to your Omega, you’ll be taken directly to OnionOS.

All Done!

You’re all set to start using your Omega2 Pro! Check out the Using the Omega2 Pro section below, our Guide on Using OnionOS and the Using the Omega section in our documentation for ideas on what to do next! You should also check out the Onion Community to see what other Omega users are talking about and building.

The Setup Wizard Didn’t Work for me!

If for some reason the Setup Wizard wasn’t able to get your Omega up and running, try the steps in the First Time Setup using the Command Line guide or see the Troubleshooting guide.