INSTALLATION GUIDE v1 - Solid Signalmanuals.solidsignal.com/wipnet.pdf · selection of Wi3 access...

W i P N E T™

INSTALLATION GUIDE v1.1

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BEGIN:THE PARTSWiPNET or WiPNET WiFi*WiPLOCK™ Filter (as needed) ORWiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter (suggested)Surface Mount (as needed)Low Voltage Mounting Bracket (as needed)

THE ENVIRONMENTCoax networkCATV or O�-air Antenna signal/sourceRouter/Internet source

* FOR CABLE TV OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH SATELLITE SYSTEMS.

WiPNET WiFi Setup1. Install first WiPNET at the Broadband Modem & Router Location (fig. 1)

Minimum Requirements:

a. Broadband Modem with active connection to the Internetb. Router connected to the Broadband Modem

Recommendation: If the existing Router is also a WiFi access point, install a standard two port WiPNET instead of a WiFi WiPNET and continue to use the Router as an access point.

2. Install WiPLOCK filter onto the Broadband Modem coax cable F connector input port

3. Install WiPNET WiFi

About 10 seconds after powering the device, the LED on the top of the WiPNET will begin to blink. After the blinking stops, the access point will appear on your computer or smart phone in the wireless configuration utility. The name of the access point will be “Wi3_AP_xxxxxx”, with “xxxxxx” being a unique number.

a. Connect to the access point with your host (fig. 2)

b. Launch a web browser and enter the URL: config.mywi3.com

c. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the setup of your Wi3 access point (fig. 3)

WiPLOCKFILTER

SPLITTER/TAP

CABLE SERVICEINTO HOME

MAIN SPLITTER

ROUTER(fig. 1)

(fig. 2) (fig. 3 - based on firmware v1.011)

WiPNET WiFi Setup1. Install first WiPNET at the Broadband Modem & Router Location (fig. 1)

Minimum Requirements:

a. Broadband Modem with active connection to the Internetb. Router connected to the Broadband Modem

Recommendation: If the existing Router is also a WiFi access point, install a standard two port WiPNET instead of a WiFi WiPNET and continue to use the Router as an access point.

2. Install WiPLOCK filter onto the Broadband Modem coax cable F connector input port

3. Install WiPNET WiFi

About 10 seconds after powering the device, the LED on the top of the WiPNET will begin to blink. After the blinking stops, the access point will appear on your computer or smart phone in the wireless configuration utility. The name of the access point will be “Wi3_AP_xxxxxx”, with “xxxxxx” being a unique number.

a. Connect to the access point with your host (fig. 2)

b. Launch a web browser and enter the URL: config.mywi3.com

c. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the setup of your Wi3 access point (fig. 3)

WiPLOCKFILTER

SPLITTER/TAP

MAIN SPLITTER

ROUTER(fig. 1)

(fig. 2) (fig. 3 - based on firmware v1.011)

Unfasten existing coax wall plate, and disconnect coax cable from back. Install Low Voltage Mounting Bracket if none exists.

REMOVE WALLPLATE

Slide white backplate over back of Sleeve (a), then connect coax cable from inside the wall to the coax cable on the back of the WiPNET Sleeve (b).

INSTALL SLEEVE

Guide excess coax back into wall cavity and insert Sleeve into Low Voltage Mounting Bracket, fastening into place with provided screws. Snap wall plate firmly into place.

INSTALL SLEEVE

After plugging in cables and snapping Cartridge into Sleeve, plug in your power supply. Check LED indicator to confirm network connection (see indicator location on next page). Repeat steps 1-5 as desired (16 MoCA device maximum).

4INSERT CARTRIDGE

Unfasten existing coax wall plate, and disconnect coax cable from back. Install Low Voltage Mounting Bracket if none exists.

REMOVE WALLPLATE

Slide white backplate over back of Sleeve (a), then connect coax cable from inside the wall to the coax cable on the back of the WiPNET Sleeve (b).

INSTALL SLEEVE

Guide excess coax back into wall cavity and insert Sleeve into Low Voltage Mounting Bracket, fastening into place with provided screws. Snap wall plate firmly into place.

INSTALL SLEEVE

After plugging in cables and snapping Cartridge into Sleeve, plug in your power supply. Check LED indicator to confirm network connection (see indicator location on next page). Repeat steps 1-5 as desired (16 MoCA device maximum).

4INSERT CARTRIDGE

WiPNET WiFi Setup (cont.)4. Install additional WiPNET WiFi on your network:

• Install another WiPNET at next location

• Simply insert the WiFi cartridge into the sleeve and power it on

Approximately 1 minute is required for the settings to port themselves to the additional units. Be sure to wait for the LED to stop blinking before installing and connecting to your next Wi3 access point.

Recommendation: Change the network name to make identification and selection of Wi3 access points easier. Simply return to the config.mywi3.com setup page and insert new name in the Network Name (SSID) entry.

Other Things to Note:

To install another Wi3 WiFi access point on your network, simply insert it into the sleeve and power it on after fully setting up the first. The new Wi3 access point will inherit its settings from the first one.

Keep in mind it takes about 1 minute for the settings to port themselves to the additional units. Be sure to wait for the LED to stop blinking before connecting to your second (or third, etc.) Wi3 access point.

It is recommended that you change the network name to make identification and selection of Wi3 access points easier (e.g. “My Office” or “Family Room”).

Common Connection Problems:

• Wi3 system is not connected to your existing network and/or Internet connection. One of the WiPNETs must be connected to an existing router as shown in illustration “A”. Note: A fast blinking LED indicates that a router is not detected.

• Unable to get to the Wi3 config.mywi3.com setup page. Check to ensure that your host computer is not connected to your network through its hard-wired link. Disconnect this network connection to allow the wireless configuration to work properly.Check to ensure that you have connected to the specific Wi3 access point that you are trying to configure.

WiPNET WiFi Factory Reset:

• Locate the reset opening on the bottom of the cartridge next to the F connector.

• Insert paperclip into reset hole and press on recessed reset button, holding until LED light turns off (about 10-15 seconds).

• LED will begin blinking while the rebooting is occurring.

• Once fully rebooted, the Wi3 signal will re-appear in the host computer’s WiFi settings.

• The reset unit will automatically inherit the configuration settings from the other units. Allow about 1 minute for this process.

WiPNET WiFi Setup (cont.)4. Install additional WiPNET WiFi on your network:

• Install another WiPNET at next location

• Simply insert the WiFi cartridge into the sleeve and power it on

Approximately 1 minute is required for the settings to port themselves to the additional units. Be sure to wait for the LED to stop blinking before installing and connecting to your next Wi3 access point.

Recommendation: Change the network name to make identification and selection of Wi3 access points easier. Simply return to the config.mywi3.com setup page and insert new name in the Network Name (SSID) entry.

Other Things to Note:

To install another Wi3 WiFi access point on your network, simply insert it into the sleeve and power it on after fully setting up the first. The new Wi3 access point will inherit its settings from the first one.

Keep in mind it takes about 1 minute for the settings to port themselves to the additional units. Be sure to wait for the LED to stop blinking before connecting to your second (or third, etc.) Wi3 access point.

It is recommended that you change the network name to make identification and selection of Wi3 access points easier (e.g. “My Office” or “Family Room”).

Common Connection Problems:

• Wi3 system is not connected to your existing network and/or Internet connection. One of the WiPNETs must be connected to an existing router as shown in illustration “A”. Note: A fast blinking LED indicates that a router is not detected.

• Unable to get to the Wi3 config.mywi3.com setup page. Check to ensure that your host computer is not connected to your network through its hard-wired link. Disconnect this network connection to allow the wireless configuration to work properly.Check to ensure that you have connected to the specific Wi3 access point that you are trying to configure.

WiPNET WiFi Factory Reset:

• Locate the reset opening on the bottom of the cartridge next to the F connector.

• Insert paperclip into reset hole and press on recessed reset button, holding until LED light turns off (about 10-15 seconds).

• LED will begin blinking while the rebooting is occurring.

• Once fully rebooted, the Wi3 signal will re-appear in the host computer’s WiFi settings.

• The reset unit will automatically inherit the configuration settings from the other units. Allow about 1 minute for this process.

Connect Coax and desired Ethernet cables into data ports then insert Cartridge into Sleeve. Connect power only after inserting Cartridge into Sleeve.

COAX TO TV ORSET-TOP BOX

ETHERNETDATA PORTS

CARTRIDGE PORTS

Red WiPNET Cartridge is powered but Cartridge is not connecting to network (see FAQs)

Amber WiPNET Cartridge is searching for other WiPNET Cartridges

White WiPNET Cartridge has found other WiPNET Cartridges on the network

CARTRIDGE TOP

FAQs – Go to our website at www.wi3inc.com/faqs for the latest information

TOLL FREE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT – 877.890.5145

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o� and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di�erent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

Patents #6,108,331 and #7,027,431. Patent Applied #12/357,053.

Installing WiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter

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SPLITTER/TAP RF AMPLIFIER

EXISTING COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH RF AMPLIFIERIsolated cable modem run, with RF amplifier to main distribution splitter

UPGRADED COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH A WiPNET MoCA AMPLIFIER-SPLITTER (GW205)Cleans-up, secures and optimizes the coax cable network for WiPNET

ROUTER

MAIN SPLITTER

2nd SPLITTER

ROUTER

Use up to four 4-way splitters to maximize home coverage. MoCA tech splitters with low dB loss and isolation are preferred to maintain signal/network strength.

WiPLOCK filter prevents MoCA signalfrom disrupting Internet service dueto old and/or weak modems.

WiPLOCKFILTER

FAQs – Go to our website at www.wi3inc.com/faqs for the latest information

TOLL FREE 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT – 877.890.5145

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o� and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di�erent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

Patents #6,108,331 and #7,027,431. Patent Applied #12/357,053.

Installing WiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter

CABLE SERVICEINTO HOME POWER

Security F

ilter • Su

rotecto

r • 15d

lificatio

4–10

ev: 5–4

: 1125

–162

er-Splitter

wireless

SPLITTER/TAP RF AMPLIFIER

EXISTING COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH RF AMPLIFIERIsolated cable modem run, with RF amplifier to main distribution splitter

UPGRADED COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH A WiPNET MoCA AMPLIFIER-SPLITTER (GW205)Cleans-up, secures and optimizes the coax cable network for WiPNET

ROUTER

MAIN SPLITTER

2nd SPLITTER

ROUTER

Use up to four 4-way splitters to maximize home coverage. MoCA tech splitters with low dB loss and isolation are preferred to maintain signal/network strength.

WiPLOCK filter prevents MoCA signalfrom disrupting Internet service dueto old and/or weak modems.

WiPLOCKFILTER

wiredwirelesswideband

www.mywi3.com

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