Managing Wi-Fi on the Control Hub

The Control Hub creates a Wi-Fi access point to connect a Driver Station device or laptop to the Control Hub for programming and operation. Settings for the Control Hub access point are managed through the Robot Controller Console or the User Button on the Control Hub.

Before making changes to the Control Hub's Wi-Fi network checking what Wi-Fi bands are supported by the devices being used is important to ensure they will work as expected. Below are the Android Devices that are officially supported:

Supported Android Devices and Wi-Fi Band Capabilities

As of the 2024-2025 FTC season, Android phones must be running Android 7 (Nougat) or newer to be compatible with the Driver Station App. Please check the game manual for full rules.

The following page is split into two sections. The first will cover how to access the Wi-Fi Settings through the Robot Controller Console. It is recommended to use the REV Hardware Client as it will allow the user to access the Wi-Fi settings over a wired connection. The second will run through the steps for using the Control Hub's User Button to preform a Wi-Fi reset or Wi-Fi band change.

Using the Robot Controller Console

The Robot Controller Console gives access to the Wi-Fi settings of the Control Hub. Below are the steps to access the Robot Controller Console through the REV Hardware Client and the Driver Station application for updating Wi-Fi settings.

REV Hardware Client

The REV Hardware Client allows teams access to the Hub's Wi-Fi Settings information through a wired connection. The information is visible through the main page of the Robot Control Console and updated through the Program and Manage tab.

Download the latest version of the REV Hardware Client and install on a Windows PC. Skip this step if completed already.

Startup the REV Hardware Client. Once the hub is fully connected it will show up on the front page of the UI under the Hardware Tab. Select the Control Hub.

After selecting the Connected Hardware the Update tab will pop up. Select the Program and Manage tab. This will take you to the Robot Controller Console build into the REV Hardware Client.

Once in the Robot Controller Console, there are two options.

If just the Wi-Fi Access Point name and password need to be found, they can be seen on the main page of the Robot Controller Console.

If any of the Wi-Fi Access Point information needs to be changed, select the menu button in the upper right-hand corner of the page, indicated in the image below.

When the menu opens, select Manage.

The Manage page is where the Wi-Fi Access Point information for the Hub can be viewed and changed. In the image below, the Hub's Wi-Fi name, password, band, and channel can be changed. Editing these settings can help when the Hub is not showing up as a potential connection point from a computer or Driver Station device.

Once changes have been made select Apply Wi-Fi Settings.

Driver Station Application

The Manage page of the Robot Controller Console can also be accessed via the Driver Station Application. This is helpful in event environments, where Field Technical Staff may request that you change Wi-Fi bands or channels to mitigate disconnections.

Select the three horizontal dots in the upright corned of the Driver Station Application

In the drop down menu select Program & Manage.

Once in the Robot Controller Console, there are two options.

If just the Wi-Fi Access Point name and password need to be found, they can be seen on the main page of the Robot Controller Console.

If any of the Wi-Fi Access Point information needs to be changed, select the menu button in the upper right-hand corner of the page, indicated in the image below.

When the menu opens, select Manage.

The Manage page is where the Wi-Fi Access Point information for the Hub can be viewed and changed. In the image below, the Hub's Wi-Fi name, password, band, and channel can be changed.

Once changes have been made select Apply Wi-Fi Settings.

Using the User Button

The Control Hub has a user button underneath the LED on the right side of the device. This button allows for a Wi-Fi reset or changing the Wi-Fi band currently being used on the Control Hub.

Wi-Fi Reset

If you are unable to connect to the Control Hub's Wi-Fi after switching to the 5 GHz band, you can perform a Wi-Fi factory reset. The Wi-Fi network name and password will be reset to their default values, and the Wi-Fi band will be set to 2.4 GHz. To perform a Wi-Fi reset, please follow the steps below.

Changing Wi-Fi Band

When running version 1.1.2 or later of the Operating System, the Control Hub can switch between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi bands without access to the REV Hardware Client or the Robot Controller Console. This will only change the Wi-Fi band. When switching to a Wi-Fi band this way, the most recent channel selected on that band will be used (defaulting to auto).