How to Set Up and Use WiFiDMX with Art-Net

WiFiDMX converts lighting data received over WiFi into a single universe of DMX512 output. It uses the standard Art-Net protocol and works with most Art-Net-compatible mobile apps and PC lighting control software.

You can connect directly to a WiFiDMX hotspot to control one device, or connect multiple WiFiDMX units to a router for control from the same application.

1. Connect the Hardware

1. Power WiFiDMX using a 5V DC supply rated above 500mA.
2. Connect its 3-pin DMX output to your lighting fixture or DMX chain.
3. Set the fixtures’ DMX addresses and patch the matching fixture profiles in your control software.

2. Choose Your Connection Method

Option A: Direct Connection for One WiFiDMX

Use AP mode to control a single device without a router.

1. Open the WiFi settings on your phone or computer.
2. Connect to the WiFiDMX hotspot using the default credentials:

3. Open http://192.168.4.1 in your browser to access the device settings.
4. Open your lighting control application and enable Art-Net output.
5. Select Unicast and enter 192.168.4.1 as the destination IP address.
6. Match the application’s output universe to the WiFiDMX universe.

Your phone or computer must remain connected to the WiFiDMX hotspot while controlling the lights.

Option B: Router Connection for Multiple WiFiDMX Devices

Use STA mode when controlling several WiFiDMX units from one application.

1. Connect to the first WiFiDMX hotspot.
2. Open http://192.168.4.1 in your browser.
3. In WIFI SETUP, enter your router’s WiFi name and password, then save the settings.
4. Repeat these steps for each WiFiDMX.
5. Connect your control computer or phone to the same router network.
6. Identify each WiFiDMX’s IP address using the router’s connected-device list or your application’s Art-Net discovery function.
7. Add each device to your control software as a separate Unicast destination.

Each WiFiDMX must have a unique IP address. For example:

These are example addresses. Use the actual addresses assigned or configured on your network.

Match each software output universe to the corresponding device’s universe. Configure different universes when the devices need independent DMX data.

3. Use Unicast for Lighting Control

Always select Unicast when sending lighting control data to WiFiDMX. Do not use Broadcast output.

Unicast sends data to a specific device IP address. For multiple devices, configure a separate destination for each WiFiDMX rather than sending control data to the network’s broadcast address.

Check these settings in your application:

• Output protocol: Art-Net
• Transmission mode: Unicast
• Destination: the WiFiDMX’s current IP address
• Universe: matches the device configuration

4. Test the Output

Send a simple lighting command from your application. If the fixtures do not respond, check that:

• The controlling device and WiFiDMX are connected to the correct network.
• The Unicast destination matches the WiFiDMX’s current IP address.
• The software and device universe settings match.
• Art-Net output is enabled.
• Fixture addresses, fixture profiles and DMX connections are correct.

The manual lists a blue indicator for a connected STA network, a green indicator for an AP connection, and a flashing green indicator when Art-Net packets are received or firmware is being updated.

5. Keep Device Addresses Consistent

For a permanent router-based installation, use router DHCP reservations or correctly configured static addresses so that Unicast destinations remain consistent. If a device’s address changes, update its destination address in your control software.

Configuration note: Manual V1.2 contains conflicting DHCP descriptions. Its setup section states that DHCP is enabled by default, while a later section describes static-only addressing. Check the options available in your device’s installed firmware.