2.4 Configure Network
Configure Wi-Fi connectivity for the board so it can independently access the network. After configuration, even if the Type-C data cable or Ethernet cable is unplugged, you can still remotely access the board over the wireless network.
Under the hood, Studio uses SSH to remotely execute nmcli (NetworkManager command-line tool) on the board to scan for and connect to Wi-Fi networks. The configuration is saved to /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/ on the board, enabling automatic reconnection after reboot—no need to manually reconnect each time.
Configure via Setup Wizard
After completing 2.3 Connect Device, the setup wizard automatically navigates to the Wi-Fi configuration page:
- Click Scan and wait for Studio to list available Wi-Fi networks nearby.
- Select your target SSID from the list.
- Enter the Wi-Fi password (for hidden SSIDs, check Hidden Network and manually enter the SSID name).
- Click Connect and wait for Studio to confirm successful connection.
If you're only using Type-C or Ethernet connectivity, you may skip Wi-Fi configuration—this step prepares for future wireless access and won't affect your current development workflow.
Configure via AI
You can also let the AI Agent handle Wi-Fi setup. In the AI Dock, describe: "Connect the board to the office_5g Wi-Fi network with password xxxx." The Agent will perform scanning, connecting, IP verification, and other steps, then inform you of the board's new Wi-Fi IP address upon completion.
If the connection fails (due to incorrect password, weak signal, hidden SSID, etc.), the AI will proactively indicate the specific reason.
Next Steps After Successful Connection
After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, we recommend adding a new device in your device list using the board’s Wi-Fi IP address, labeled as "Board Name (Wi-Fi)." This way, after the next boot-up, you can directly select the Wi-Fi-connected device without rescanning or reconfiguring.
Original device: RDK-X5-Workstation1 (Type-C, 192.168.128.10)
New entry: RDK-X5-Workstation1-WiFi (SSH, 192.168.1.45)
You can later switch between these two devices via the top toolbar: use Type-C when at your workstation, and Wi-Fi when mobile.
Detailed Operations and Advanced Usage
This section covers only the minimal steps needed to get up and running quickly. For advanced usage, please refer to 3.8 Network Configuration:
- Switching between multiple Wi-Fi networks
- Manually adding hidden SSIDs
- Persistent configuration and auto-reconnect on boot
- Deleting saved Wi-Fi networks
- Forcing priority between Ethernet and Wi-Fi