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This guide explains how to connect Cord EV chargers to plug and play mode.
Connecting to plug & play mode - step by step guide
Step 1 - connect to charger's local Wi-Fi network
- Switch your smartphone or tablet to airplane mode.
- Reboot the power of the charger and ensure the status light is flashing green. This indicates that the network is ready to connect.
- Please note that the network configuration setting is only accessible 15 minutes after the power reboot.
- Switch your smartphone Wi-Fi on and connect to the chargers’ network. Its network name will begin with ‘SN100…’, this will match the charger’s serial number which can be found on the side of the charger.
- If asked for a password enter ‘admin123’ and connect.
- Some phones might ask you at this point if you would like to auto-switch to the best network. Please reject this prompt.
Step 2 - connect to charger backend
- Once connected to the network, open your phones browser, enter 192.168.4.1 into the URL bar and press enter. This will take you to the charger configuration page.
- When asked, Input the 4-digit network pin. The network pin can be found on the cover of the charge point or on the user manual.
- Tap ‘login’
- If the webpage is not accessible, please reboot the charger’s power.
Step 3 - enable plug & play mode
- Tap on ‘charger setup’.
- Tap ‘switch charging mode’.
- Select ‘Plug and Play’
- Tap ‘confirm’.
- The charger may reboot at this point and apply the changes.
Please note that due to UK smart charging regulations, there is a randomised delay implemented and it may take up to 10 minutes for your car to start charging. This is to ensure gird integrity in the case of a blackout