Installing the Ethernet Module
- In order to use the Ethernet Module, you must re-flash the Tetra2Go with the Ethernet-enabled WLED firmware.
The latest firmware releases can be found HERE.
The ethernet-enabled firmwares will end in "-Eth".
Directions for flashing the WLED firmware can be found at:
https://rgb2go.com/pages/flashing-wled-firmware
- Disconnect power from the controller, insert the Ethernet module into the Tetra's expansion header. Check that all pins are properly seated and align the semicircle cutout on the module with the drawing on the controller.
- Re- attach power to the controller and power on
- Once inside of the WLED control panel, navigate to
CONFIG => Wi-Fi Setup
and confirm that "AP Opens" is set to "Always".
- Scroll down on the same Wifi Setup screen until you see the "Ethernet Type" setting. (If this is not visible, you are using a non-Ethernet firmware)
If you are using v0.14, select "ESP32Deux"
If you are using v0.15, select "ESP32Deux/RGB2Go Tetra"
Save settings.
- Once this setting is saved, you should see the green LED light on your network module. Once an active ethernet cable is plugged into the RJ45 port, you should also see the green light begin to blink quickly and the other amber LED light up solid.
- Navigate back to CONFIG=> Wi-Fi Settings
Scroll down to just above the "Configure Access Point" section.
You should see your IP address listed next to "Client IP".
This is the address assigned by your DHCP server. Try entering this IP into the address bar of your PC's web browser. If you are on the same local network, you should see the WLED interface appear.
If no IP address appears, make sure you have a DHCP server on your network supplying IP addresses. If you do not have a DHCP server, you can set an IP address manually - but please note that due to limitations with WLED, you MUST also specify a gateway IP - even if one is not used.
Congrats - your Ethernet module is now activated and configured!