Q: How to configure the WiFi connection on the ALECTO WS5200 weather station when it asks for the SSID?

When you reach the "configure device" step on your ALECTO WS5200 weather station and the device asks you for the SSID (WiFi network name), it means you need to connect the station to your wireless network. Here are the steps to follow: Steps to configure the WiFi connection Identify the SSID of your WiFi network: The SSID is the name of your wireless network. You can find it on your internet box or in the WiFi settings of your other devices (smartphone, computer). Enter the SSID: On the weather station, enter exactly the name of the requested WiFi network. Pay attention to the case (uppercase/lowercase) as it is important. Enter the WiFi password: If your network is secured, you will then need to enter the key or password associated with the network. Validate the connection: After entering the SSID and password, confirm so that the station attempts to connect to the network. Check the connection: The station should indicate if the connection is successful. If it fails, check that the SSID and password are correct and that the WiFi signal is strong enough. These steps allow you to connect your ALECTO WS5200 to the Internet to benefit from online features and weather updates.

Question 1

Why does the ALECTO WS5200 weather station display an error when connecting via shared internet?

Accepted Answer

The ALECTO WS5200 weather station displays a connection error (“failure”) when using shared internet (hotspot) due to technical limitations specific to this model. The WS5200 only supports the 2.4 GHz band and cannot connect to guest networks or the 5 GHz bands of dual-band routers.

Before configuring the Wi-Fi connection, ensure that your hotspot is activated and functioning properly. Make sure that the security used is WPA2 rather than WPA3, which is not always compatible with the WS5200. Also, check that the Wi-Fi signal from the hotspot is strong and stable near the station. The password entered during configuration must be exactly identical to that of your hotspot, respecting uppercase and lowercase letters.

On dual-band routers, the main cause of errors is that the 2.4 GHz band is not manually activated. Access your hotspot settings (via your smartphone's tethering app or the router's configuration interface) and ensure that the 2.4 GHz band is active. Some hotspots disable this band by default in favor of the faster 5 GHz band, making the network invisible to the WS5200.

Also, check that your hotspot does not impose a too restrictive limit on the number of simultaneous connections. Some devices limit to a maximum of 3 or 4 connections. If other devices are already connected, the station will not be able to establish a connection. Restart the weather station and the device sharing the connection to reset the connection.

If the problem persists after these checks, test the connection with another Wi-Fi network (a router or another hotspot) to identify if the problem specifically comes from your current hotspot. If the station connects to another network, the original hotspot may not be compatible with the WS5200. As a last resort, create a dedicated and secure 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi hotspot using WPA2 from another device to allow the station to function normally.

Question 2

How to connect the ALECTO WS5200 weather station to the app when Internet access is only wired and there is no available Wi-Fi network?

Accepted Answer

The ALECTO WS5200 weather station requires a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the mobile app. If you only have a wired Internet connection without a Wi-Fi network, here are several solutions to test or use the station:

1. Use a Wi-Fi hotspot via a smartphone

Enable the hotspot (tethering) function on a smartphone with mobile data. Set up a temporary Wi-Fi network that the weather station can connect to. This simulates a Wi-Fi network even in the absence of a traditional Wi-Fi router.

2. Create a Wi-Fi hotspot from a laptop

If you have a laptop connected to the Internet via Ethernet cable and equipped with a Wi-Fi card, you can create a Wi-Fi access point from that computer. This way, the weather station can connect to the Wi-Fi network emitted by the computer.

3. Check the weather station configuration

Make sure the station is in Wi-Fi pairing mode.
Check that you are using the correct app and follow the recommended connection steps.

4. Alternatives

If none of these solutions are possible, it is difficult to connect the station without a Wi-Fi network. In this case, it may be helpful to contact ALECTO customer service for specific assistance.

Question 3

How to configure the WiFi connection on the ALECTO WS5200 weather station when it asks for the SSID?

Accepted Answer

When you reach the "configure device" step on your ALECTO WS5200 weather station and the device asks you for the SSID (WiFi network name), it means you need to connect the station to your wireless network. Here are the steps to follow:

Steps to configure the WiFi connection

Identify the SSID of your WiFi network: The SSID is the name of your wireless network. You can find it on your internet box or in the WiFi settings of your other devices (smartphone, computer).
Enter the SSID: On the weather station, enter exactly the name of the requested WiFi network. Pay attention to the case (uppercase/lowercase) as it is important.
Enter the WiFi password: If your network is secured, you will then need to enter the key or password associated with the network.
Validate the connection: After entering the SSID and password, confirm so that the station attempts to connect to the network.
Check the connection: The station should indicate if the connection is successful. If it fails, check that the SSID and password are correct and that the WiFi signal is strong enough.

These steps allow you to connect your ALECTO WS5200 to the Internet to benefit from online features and weather updates.

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