---
title: Network Configuration
description: "The [onboarding wizard](/docs/getting-started-first-time-setup/)'s **Network** step sets the robot controller's IP address and DNS servers for external communication. You can configure exactly the same settings directly in PolyScope, without the wizard. As these are standard Universal Robots PolyScope X screens, always…"
url: "https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/docs/getting-started-network-configuration/"
updated: "2026-09-23"
category: Getting Started
---

# Network Configuration

The [onboarding wizard](/docs/getting-started-first-time-setup/)'s **Network** step sets the robot controller's IP address and DNS servers for external communication. You can configure exactly the same settings directly in PolyScope, without the wizard. As these are standard Universal Robots PolyScope X screens, always refer to Universal Robots' own user manual for the most up-to-date and complete instructions.

Note

Changing network settings requires the **admin** password. See [Set Admin Password](/docs/getting-started/) if you have not set one yet.

## Open the network settings

1. On the operator screen, tap the hamburger menu icon in the top-right corner.

 ![Operator page — hamburger menu](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-set-admin-password-operator-hamburger.webp)

1. Tap **Settings** from the menu.

 ![Hamburger menu — Settings option](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-set-admin-password-hamburger-settings.webp)

1. Under **Connection**, tap **Network**.

 ![Settings — Connection → Network](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-network-configuration-network-settings.webp)

## Set the robot IP address

1. The network settings are password protected. Tap **Unlock** and enter your admin password.

 ![Network settings — Unlock button](https://hub.smooth-robotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/manual-getting-started-network-configuration-network-unlock.webp)

1. Choose how the controller obtains its address:

   - **DHCP** — the address is assigned automatically by your network.
   - **Static** — you enter a fixed address.
2. Tap **Apply Configuration**.