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How To Connect A Triton ULTRA Sensor to WiFi

Triton ULTRA supports WiFi connectivity in addition to its standard PoE Ethernet connection. Once WiFi is configured, the sensor can run on WiFi and be powered by either PoE or 12V DC through the GPIO connector — making it possible to install in locations without Ethernet access. For a visual step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots, follow the Scribe guide linked below.

→ Step-by-step Scribe guide with screenshots

What do I need before setting up WiFi?

  • The sensor must first be connected to the network via a PoE Ethernet cable. You need this wired connection to access the sensor's local web interface and configure WiFi.
  • The SSID (network name) and password for the WiFi network you want the sensor to connect to.

Important: WiFi setup is done through the sensor's local interface — you cannot configure WiFi through Triton Cloud.

How do I connect the sensor to WiFi?

  1. Log in to the sensor's local web interface by entering its IP address in your browser.
  2. Click Network Config in the navigation menu.
  3. Click WIFI Config.
  4. Click Enable to turn on the WiFi radio.
  5. Enter the SSID (WiFi network name) and Password for your wireless network.
  6. Click Save and connect.

The sensor will now attempt to connect to the specified WiFi network.

How do I verify the WiFi connection is working?

Unplug the PoE Ethernet cable from the sensor so it's only connected via WiFi. Then, from a computer on the same WiFi network, try accessing the sensor's IP address in an incognito browser tab. If the local web interface loads, the WiFi connection is working.

Tip: Use an incognito/private window to avoid cached pages from the wired connection giving you a false positive.

What power options do I have once WiFi is set up?

Once the sensor is connected to WiFi, you can power it in two ways:

  • PoE cable — Same as standard installation. The Ethernet cable provides both power and data, but data will flow over WiFi if configured.
  • 12V DC through the GPIO connector — This lets you install the sensor in a location with no Ethernet at all. You just need a 12V DC power source connected to the GPIO port.

Does the sensor need a static IP on WiFi?

We recommend setting a static IP on the WiFi connection as well, just like with wired connections, to prevent connectivity issues from DHCP lease changes. You can configure this under Network Config on the sensor's local interface.

Can the sensor use both wired and WiFi at the same time?

The sensor can have both configured, but will typically prioritize the wired Ethernet connection when both are available. WiFi serves as an alternative when wired is not an option.

Need help? Contact us at support@tritonsensors.com or call 800-305-1617.