Prerequisites for using the Duet

In order to set up and use the Duet 2 Wifi and control it via Wifi, you will need the following equipment:

• A network which includes a Wifi access point.
  • The Duet 2 Wifi operates at 2.4Ghz not 5 Ghz. Most Wifi networks have both these frequencies, sometimes as separate network names.
• A computer connected to the network, with an available USB port, and a micro USB cable (supplied with the Duet).
• A computer, tablet or smartphone with WiFi client capability (this could be the same as the previous item, or a different device).
  • Chrome and Firefox definitely work well with Duet Web Control, Edge, IE and Safari may have problems.
• A 3D printer with accessible cabling, for the Duet to control.

In order to set up and use the Duet 2 Ethernet and control it via the network, you will need the following equipment:

• A network which includes an Ethernet switch or hub with a free port. Alternatively a network cable can be used directly between a computer and the Duet 2 Ethernet.
  • If a cable is used to link the Duet 2 Ethernet directly to a computer then the computer network interface must support https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-dep... or a cross over cable is required.
• A computer connected to the network, with an available USB port, a micro USB cable (supplied with the Duet).
  • This computer could be connected to the network via Wifi or Ethernet. After the initial setup over USB then any device connected to the network that runs a compatible web browser can be used (e.g a smartphone or tablet) to control the Duet.
  • Chrome and Firefox definitely work well with Duet Web Control, Edge, IE and Safari may have problems.
• A 3D printer with accessible cabling, for the Duet to control.