.. _evk_setup_with_the_start_wizard:

EVK Setup with the Start Wizard
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Overview
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In this tutorial, we will set up one EVK as an access point (AP) and another EVK as a station (STA) using the Start Wizard.

Requirements
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The tool requires **Java Runtime Environment (JRE8)**. Download and install the OS-compatible version of JRE8 for the PC.

Download Link
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    :download:`NRC Start Wizard v1.0 <_static/start_wizard_v1_0.zip>`

Launching the Program
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    1. Attach the antennas to the EVKs and turn them on by supplying power through the USB-C port on the Raspberry Pi 4.

    2. Plug a USB-Ethernet adapter into the PC.

    3. Use a LAN cable to connect the USB-Ethernet adapter and one of the EVKs.

    4. Set the following IPv4 configuration for the Ethernet adapter interface on the PC side:

        **IP**: 172.16.73.1 / **Netmask**: 255.255.255.0
    
    .. image:: images/start_wizard_ethernet_configuration.png

    5. Launch the Start Wizard application.

    .. image:: images/start_wizard.png

    **Windows**:
        Double-click '**nrc_start_wizard.exe**'.
    
    **MacOS**:
        Right-click '**nrc_start_wizard.jar**' and select **OPEN**.
    
    **Linux**:
        Navigate to the program directory and type '**./run**'.
    
    6. Press **CONNECT**. This will unlock the parameter control panel.
    
    .. image:: images/start_wizard_connect.png

    .. warning::

       Wait for 30 seconds before pressing **CONNECT** if the EVK is just powered on.

    7. Set the **Mode** to **AP** and configure the following settings as needed:

        - **SSID**
        - **Country**
        - **Security**
        - **Passphrase**
        - **Channel**

       To run the AP operation automatically on reboot, press **ENABLE** under **Auto-Start on Reboot**. Pressing **DISABLE** will clear any existing auto-start setup applied through the Wizard application on the EVK.

    8. Press **START** to apply the settings.

    9. Wait for 20 seconds and press **STATUS** to ensure the AP is running by verifying that the IP **192.168.200.1** is assigned to the **wlan0** interface on the **ifconfig** page.
    
    .. image:: images/start_wizard_status_ap.png

    10. Press **DISCONNECT**.

    11. Unplug the LAN cable from the AP and plug it into the other EVK.

    12. Press **CONNECT** again to unlock the parameter control panel.

    13. Set the **Mode** to **STA** and configure the following settings as needed:

        - **SSID**
        - **Country**
        - **Security**
        - **Passphrase**

        To run the STA operation automatically on reboot, check the **Auto-Start** box.
        
    14. Press **START** to apply the setting.
    
    15. Wait for 20 seconds and press **STATUS** to ensure the STA is running by verifying that the IP **192.168.200.X** (X can be any number) is assigned to the **wlan0** interface on the **ifconfig** page.
    
    .. note::

       For optimal performance, the EVKs should be placed at least 10 feet apart from each other. Consider using an attenuator if they need to be placed closer to each other.