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PoE to Wi-Fi Bridge (ADC-W100) - Installation Guide
There are two local options for connecting the W100 to the wireless network: Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS) Mode or
Access Point (AP) Mode.
For information on how to install a video device via MobileTech, see Install a video device using the MobileTech app.
Note: The ADC-W100 is specifically designed for use with Alarm.com video cameras. Use with other devices is not
recommended.
Pre-installation checklist
• ADC-W100 PoE to Wi-Fi Bridge (included)
• Standard electrical outlet
• Broadband (Cable, DSL or Fiber Optic) Internet connection with router
• A computer, tablet or smartphone with Internet accessis required if the router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS) feature
• An Alarm.com Ethernet video camera with Ethernet cable
Connect the ADC-W100 to the wireless network using AP mode
Complete these steps to connect the W100 to the wireless network using AP Mode.
1. Plug the W100 into an electrical outlet that is within range of the customer’s Wi-Fi network. Wait for the Power LED
to turn solid green.
2. On an Internet-enabled device, connect to the wireless network “ADC_Bridge_XXX” where XXX is the last three
digits of the W100’s MAC address, which is located on the back of the W100.
3. On the same device, open a web browser and enter “http://w100install” in the URL field. Follow the on-screen
instructions to add the W100 to the wireless network. The WLAN LED will flash green when the connection is
complete.
4. Connect the PoE camera to the Camera port at the bottom of the W100 using an Ethernet cable.
5. Follow the installation instructions included with the camera to add it to an account.
Connect the ADC-W100 to the wireless network using WPS mode
Complete these steps to connect the W100 to the wireless network using WPS Mode.
1. Plug the W100 into an electrical outlet that is within range of the customer’s Wi-Fi network. Wait for the Power LED
to turn solid green.
2. Hold down the WPS button for about 3 seconds or until the WLAN LED begins to flash red.
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3. Activate the WPS Mode on the router. The W100 will begin to connect to the wireless network. The WLAN LED will
flash green when the connection is complete.
4. Connect the PoE camera to the Camera port at the bottom of the W100 using an Ethernet cable.
5. Follow the installation instructions included with the camera to add it to an account.
Troubleshooting
• If you have issues connecting the W100 to the wireless network, power cycle the device and try again.
• If issues persist, try resetting the W100 to factory defaults by holding down the Reset button for 10 seconds, or until
the WLAN LED begins to flash red.
1. WPS Button
2. Reset Button
3. Power LED
4. WLAN LED
5. PoE Camera port, and Data port
Note: The data port can be used if the user would like to connect the W100 directly to the router instead of using
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an Ethernet cable. Additionally, the Data port can act as a base station so an additional router or range extender
can be connected to this port.
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LED guide
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LED label LED status color Description
No light Power off
Power
Solid Green Power on
No light Wi-Fi not in use
Solid Green Wi-Fi connected
Green blink
Data is being sent over
Wi-Fi
Solid Red
Wi-Fi connecting or
connection failed
Red blink WPS pairing process
Amber blink Weak Wi-Fi signal
WLAN
Red + green Poor Wi-Fi connectivity
No light
No data transmission on
the Data port
Data
Green blink
Data is being sent over the
Data port
Camera No light
No camera detected on
the Camera port
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Green blink
Camera is connected to
the Camera port
Note: It is common to see
the Camera LED go
between a solid green and
a quick rapid flicker/blink.
This is expected behavior.
Questions?
For further questions, create a support ticket using the Support Center, or call Alarm.com CORE Technical Support.
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