Connect the Rise Vision Media Player to WiFi

This guide shows you how to connect your Rise Vision Media Player to a WiFi network, as well as additional considerations that can include:

• Connecting to a hidden WiFi network
• Setting a static IP address
• Adding a certificate to the media player for network connection

Connecting to a WiFi Network

1. Screw the included WiFi antenna onto the connector on the back of the Media Player.
2. Connect a USB mouse and keyboard
3. Using your mouse, right click to return to the home screen.
4. Click and drag from the bottom to the top of the screen to open the menu.
5. Click Settings.
6. Click Network & internet.
7. Click WiFi.
8. Select your WiFi network from the list.
9. Enter the password and click Connect.
10. Close Settings and launch Rise Player to see the activation screen and activate your display.

Connecting to a Hidden WiFi Network

Use these steps if your network does not broadcast its SSID.

1. Complete steps 1–7 from the previous section.
2. Click Add network.
3. Enter your network's name (SSID).
4. Select the authentication type and enter the password.
5. Expand Advanced options.
6. Set Hidden Network to Yes.
7. Click Save. Your device will connect automatically.
8. Click both mouse buttons together twice to return to the home menu.
9. Reopen the Rise Vision Player app to activate your display.

Setting a Static IP Address

You can assign a static IP address during setup or after connecting to WiFi.

1. Complete steps 1–7 from the first section.
2. Select your WiFi network from the list.
3. If prompted, enter the password. If already connected, click the network, then click the pencil icon to edit settings.
4. Expand Advanced options.
5. Under IP Settings, choose Static.
6. Enter the IP information provided by your network team.
7. Click Connect or Save.
8. Click both mouse buttons together twice to return to the home menu.
9. Reopen the Rise Vision Player app to activate your display.

Adding a Certificate to the Rise Vision Media Player

If your network requires a CA or WPA2/WPA3 certificate, email support@risevision.com to request instructions.

Behavior Notes

The Rise Vision Media Player doesn't currently support an active directory like PEAP/802.1x.

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