Tutorial: Using Revopoint Metro Y Pro at Long Distance (20-30m) via GL.iNet Wireless Bridge
If you need to use your scanner in a workshop or large area about 20-30 meters away from your main workstation, you have likely encountered connection drops or a weak Wi-Fi signal.
While the official recommendation is to keep the scanner and PC in the same room for stability, I have developed a robust “bridge” solution using a travel router. This setup has allowed me to perform continuous scans for over 1-2 hours, handling sessions of up to 7GB of data without a single interruption.
Disclaimer: This is a community-developed workaround and is not officially supported by Revopoint. Use it at your own risk, though it has proven perfectly stable in my professional environment.
Hardware & Requirements
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Scanner: Revopoint Metro Y Pro.
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Router: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX).
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Cable: 30m Ethernet cable.
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Software: Revo Metro (Tested on v5.8.5).
Connection Layout
PC (Office) <--- [Ethernet Cable] ---> GL.iNet Router (Workshop) <--- [Wi-Fi] ---> Metro Y Pro (Workshop).
Step-by-Step Configuration
1. Physical Connection (LAN Port)
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Place the GL.iNet router near the scanner in the workshop.
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Connect the 30m Ethernet cable from your PC’s network card to the LAN port of the GL.iNet router (avoid the WAN port to prevent firewall issues).
2. Enable the 5GHz Channel 149 (Region Settings)
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Log into the GL.iNet admin panel.
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The Metro Y SSID is often invisible on standard European/local channels. Change the router Region to “US”.
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This enables Channel 149 on the 5GHz band, allowing the router to see and connect to the scanner’s Wi-Fi.
3. Repeater Mode & Stability Tweaks
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Set the router to Repeater Mode and connect to the Metro Y Wi-Fi.
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In the Multi-WAN settings, set the Repeater as Priority #1.
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Crucial: Go to the repeater settings and disable “Enable Interface Status Track”. This prevents the router from disconnecting when it realizes the scanner’s Wi-Fi doesn’t provide internet access.
4. Static IP & DMZ (Essential for Software Discovery)
For the Revo Metro software to “find” the scanner through the router, the traffic must be directed to your PC:
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Static IP: Ensure your PC has a fixed IP address within the router’s range.
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DMZ: Instead of opening individual ports, go to the DMZ section in the router settings and activate it for your PC’s IP address. This ensures all communication from the scanner reaches the Revo Metro software without being blocked.
Final Result
Once configured, open Revo Metro. The software will detect the Metro Y Pro immediately as if it were locally connected. You can now enjoy the full power of your office workstation while scanning large parts remotely in the workshop.
This setup effectively turns your travel router into a high-gain remote antenna, overcoming the limitations of standard PC Wi-Fi cards over long distances.