There are several ways to connect your Trackman unit to a PC, giving you the flexibility to choose the setup that best fits your environment. Whether you’re a teaching pro, simulator owner, or using Trackman privately, this guide will help you find the optimal setup.
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Method 1: Trackman 4 to PC via Ethernet
- This type of connection will provide you the most stable and easiest connection.
- Plug an ethernet cable into the ethernet port on the bottom of the Trackman radar
- Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the back of the PC in an available ethernet port
- Now you're all set
- This type of connection will provide you the most stable and easiest connection.
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Method 2: Trackman 4 to PC via Wi-Fi
- This is also quite a common connection type and a very simple one. Although not quite as stable as an ethernet connection, this will allow you to connect your iOS devices as camera using the TM Camera app.
- Power on radar (This is done by opening the rear leg from the unit)
- Navigate to your Wi-Fi settings on your PC
- Connect to the TM Wi-Fi matching your serial number
- This can be find on the bottom of your Trackman Radar
- Then enter the password which as standard should be "password"
- This is also quite a common connection type and a very simple one. Although not quite as stable as an ethernet connection, this will allow you to connect your iOS devices as camera using the TM Camera app.
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Method 3: Trackman 4 to Router via Ethernet
- Another easy form of connection which requires just 2 ethernet cables. Although slightly more complex than the options above, this option provides the best of both world's for those planning to use the TM Camera app on their iOS device as you can simply connect the router Wi-Fi.
- Connect the Trackman with an ethernet cable and insert the other end of the ethernet cable into the Wi-Fi router
- Connect the Wi-Fi router with another ethernet cable and insert the other end of the ethernet cable into the PC
- Another easy form of connection which requires just 2 ethernet cables. Although slightly more complex than the options above, this option provides the best of both world's for those planning to use the TM Camera app on their iOS device as you can simply connect the router Wi-Fi.
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Method 4: Trackman 4 to Router via Wi-Fi
- Another wireless form of connecting your Trackman and PC is to a router via Wi-Fi. In order to set up this connection you will require a ethernet temporarily, but once set up the ethernet cable can be removed from the set up.
- Connect to the Trackman via an Ethernet cable to the PC. This is only temporarily for the purpose of creating the setup
- Navigate to the web interface : How To Connect To Trackman Web Interface
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In the web interface, Go to Setup > Wireless
- Change the access point to Wireless client
- Select the Network and enter the password of the facility
- Select apply
- If you return to the Wireless Settings you will see connected next to the network name
- You may now remove the Ethernet cable which was connected
- The Radar will now be present in TPS as long as you are connected to the router
- Another wireless form of connecting your Trackman and PC is to a router via Wi-Fi. In order to set up this connection you will require a ethernet temporarily, but once set up the ethernet cable can be removed from the set up.