Configuring NAO for the first time¶
When connecting for the first time NAO to a network, a step by step Getting started wizard guides you through key settings:
NAO - Getting started wizard¶
Language and software agreement¶
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Choose the language. ![]() Click the |
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Check and validate the 2 conditions of the End-user Software License Agreement. ![]() Click the |
Setting WiFi connection¶
Specific cases
If you ... | See ... |
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must use a hidden network | WiFi connection to a hidden network |
need to configure the MAC address filtering of your WiFi accesss point | MAC Addresses |
Otherwise, follow the process below:
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Select one of the available WiFi networks. For further details, see: Why setting a WiFi connection. ![]() Note: choose a Wifi network having one of the Supported personal securities. |
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Complete the required parameters. ![]() |
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Click the Connect button. ![]() Once the WiFi is connected, a yellow star is displayed. ![]() Tips: Do not remove the cable yet: the wizard requires the Ethernet connection. Click the |
Customization steps¶
According to the presetting of your NAO, the following setting may appears:
TimeZone¶
Choose a time zone. ![]() Then click the |
Password¶
Define a password to secure remote access to your NAO. ![]() Warning Keep the password! Robot’s password is mandatory to connect a computer to NAO and to Pepper Web page. Then click the |
Robot’s name¶
Customize the name of your NAO. This is useful if you have more than one NAO. ![]() Then click the |
Aldebaran Community user account¶
Enter the login and password of your Aldebaran user Community Account. ![]() You will henceforth be able to retrieve applications and services from the Apps 2.1 Store. Then click the ![]() The connection to your Aldebaran user Community Account is tested. |
Diagnostic & improvement¶
Check and validate the automatic diagnostic report. ![]() Then click the |
Application update¶
Click the Update all button. ![]() Then click the |
System upgrade¶
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Click the Update now button. ![]() |
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If necessary, messages guides you in order to make sure the battery charger is plugged. ![]() |
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Click the Start update button. ![]() |
Final step¶
The configuration is completed when the screen below appears:

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Click the Start! button. The NAO Web page is displayed. |
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Start interaction with NAO. For further details see: Interacting with NAO. |
Switching to WiFi connection¶
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Remove the Ethernet cable and put back the hatch behind the head of the robot. | |
Follow Accessing the NAO Web page to discover more settings such as Language, Volume and Time zone. |