W ipnet INSTALLATION GUIDE v1.1 WHAT YOU LL NEED TO BEGIN: THE PARTS WiPNET or WiPNET WiFi* WiPLOCK Filter (as needed) OR WiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter (suggested) Surface Mount (as needed) Low Voltage Mounting Bracket (as needed) THE ENVIRONMENT Coax network CATV or Off-air Antenna signal/source Router/Internet source * FOR CABLE TV OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA ONLY. NOT FOR USE WITH SATELLITE SYSTEMS.
WiPNET WiFi Setup 1. Install first WiPNET at the Broadband Modem & Router Location (fig. 1) Minimum Requirements: a. Broadband Modem with active connection to the Internet b. 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)
WiPLOCK FILTER SPLITTER /TAP MAIN SPLITTER CABLE SERVICE INTO HOME (fig. 1) WiPLOCK FILTER ROUTER MODEM (fig. 2) (fig. 3 - based on firmware v1.011)
1 REMOVE WALLPLATE 2 INSTALL SLEEVE (a) (b) Unfasten existing coax wall plate, and disconnect coax cable from back. Install Low Voltage Mounting Bracket if none exists. 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).
3 INSTALL SLEEVE 4 INSERT CARTRIDGE 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. 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).
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.
CARTRIDGE PORTS ETHERNET DATA PORTS POWER COAX TO TV OR SET-TOP BOX Connect Coax and desired Ethernet cables into data ports then insert Cartridge into Sleeve. Connect power only after inserting Cartridge into Sleeve.
CARTRIDGE TOP LED 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
Installing WiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter EXISTING COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH RF AMPLIFIER Isolated cable modem run, with RF amplifier to main distribution splitter SPLITTER/TAP RF AMPLIFIER MAIN SPLITTER CABLE SERVICE INTO HOME POWER 2nd SPLITTER ROUTER MODEM UPGRADED COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH A WiPNET MoCA AMPLIFIER-SPLITTER (GW205) Cleans-up, secures and optimizes the coax cable network for WiPNET CABLE SERVICE INTO HOME POWER CATV IN 12VDC 200mA Fwd: 54 1002MHz Rev: 5 42MHz MoCA: 1125 1625MHz MODEL# GW205 wired wireless wideband CABLE MODEM OUT MoCA Amplifier-Splitter Security Filter Surge Protector 15dB Amplification W ipnet RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT RF OUT ROUTER WiPLOCK FILTER MODEM WiPLOCK filter prevents MoCA signal from disrupting Internet service due to old and/or weak modems. 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.
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 off 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 different 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. Wi3, WiPNET and WiPLOCK are the property of Wi3, Inc.. Copyright 2012 Wi3 All Rights Reserved.
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