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How to Connect to an ATI Straton

Direct Connection
Network Connection

Users must be connected to the ATI Straton LED to take advantage of all its programming features. Establishing this connection will allow you to harness the full power of your Straton’s and ensure that they are perfectly programmed for your reefing needs. Please keep reading to understand how to connect to an ATI Straton.

Connection Methods

There are two ways to connect to your Straton lights. Option one is to connect directly to the lights with a Wi-Fi-enabled device like a cell phone, and option two is to add the lights to your local Wi-Fi network.

Which method is right for you?

The reality is that most folks add their lights to their home Wi-Fi network, which makes accessing and updating the lights more convenient. However, there are situations where connecting directly to the lights makes more sense.

Connection Methods Comparison Chart

Direct ConnectionNetwork Connection
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Pros
  • More reliable connection
  • Faster setup
  • Easily access lights whenever changes are needed
  • No need to change Wi-Fi settings on your smart device
  • Easier firmware updates
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Cons
  • Must change the Wi-Fi settings on your device when accessing light
  • No internet on your smart device when connected to lights
  • Must reconnect every time you want to make changes
  • Reliability dependent on the strength of Wi-Fi signal
  • Requires a 2.4ghz home Wi-Fi signal
Connection Methods Comparison Chart

Connecting Directly to Your Straton

Please note: You will first need to connect to your light directly before it can be added to your wireless network.

  • Plug your Straton light into an outlet and wait for the fixture to boot up.
  • Locate the Ethernet port on the black box between the silver power supply and the light fixture. There will be two light indicators next to the port.
  • The light indicator closest to the power cord should be illuminated green. The 2nd light indicator on the Ethernet port should be off.
  • Go to your wireless network settings and search for available Wi-Fi networks on your preferred wireless device. 
  • You should see a wireless network labeled “ATI_Straton_” followed by a set of digits. For example, “ATI_Straton_68413672165”.
ATI Straton Connection Web
ATI Straton Connection Web
Mobile Connection
Mobile Connection
  • Select the network and connect. No password is required. 
  • After connecting, the 2nd light indicator on the Ethernet port should blink green.
  • Open your preferred internet browser and type 192.168.100.1 into the address bar to access the fixtures log-in screen.
ATI Straton Connection Web
ATI Straton Connection Web
Mobile Connection
Mobile Connection

Logging Into Your Fixture

  • login to the fixture using the default username and password listed below. Please note that both the username and password are case-sensitive, so be sure to use a lowercase “a” for both.

Default Username: admin

Default Password: admin

Note: When connected directly to the Wi-Fi on the Straton, you will not have access to your device’s internet or home network. As such, we do recommend connecting your light to your home Wi-Fi network. More on that in a moment.

  • Open Settings and confirm you are running the current version of the firmware.

Link to Current Version of Firmware

Link to How to Update Firmware Article

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ATI Straton Connection Web
Mobile Connection
Mobile Connection
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ATI Straton Connection Web
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Mobile Connection
  • If you are not running the current version, download and install the latest firmware. You will need to log back into the fixture after updating the firmware.
ATI Straton Connection Web
ATI Straton Connection Web
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Mobile Connection
  • Under Settings, scroll down to ”Network” and locate the “Name” section. Your light’s default name will be the same as the network name you connected to earlier. For example, “ATI_Straton_68413672165”.
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ATI Straton Connection Web
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Mobile Connection
  • Rename the light, for example, MyStraton1, and click “apply.” Reboot fixture.

Adding Your Straton to Your Home Network

Please Note: To add your Straton to your home Wi-Fi network, you will need to first connect directly to your fixture using the procedure above.

  • Click the “Wi-Fi” button above the name, and change the mode from “Access Point” to “Client.
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ATI Straton Connection Web
ATI Straton Connection Mobile
Mobile Connection
  • Under the drop-down for “Available Networks,” select your network, add your credentials/password, and hit apply.
  • Close your web browser. Please be patient, as these new settings may take a few minutes to activate.
  • While the fixture is restarting, confirm that your device is connected back to your wireless network. If needed, reconnect to your wireless network.
  • Open a new web browser and type in “http://” followed by the name of your light. For example, http://MyStraton1.

***Important, the link is NOT https//MyStraton1 or http://www.MyStraton1

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ATI Straton Connection Web
ATI Straton Connection Mobile
Mobile Connection
ATI Straton Connection Web
ATI Straton Connection Web
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Mobile Connection
  • Log in again with the default username and password.

Default Username: admin

Default Password: admin

  • Repeat both processes to add additional fixtures to your network.

Please contact us if you have any additional questions about how to connect to an ATI Straton.

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