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 O-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
WiPLOCK
FILTER
SPLITTER
/TAP
CABLE SERVICE
INTO HOME
MAIN SPLITTER
MODEM
ROUTER
(fig. 1)
(fig. 2) (fig. 3 - based on firmware v1.011)
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
WiPLOCK
FILTER
SPLITTER
/TAP
CABLE SERVICE
INTO HOME
MAIN SPLITTER
MODEM
ROUTER
(fig. 1)
(fig. 2) (fig. 3 - based on firmware v1.011)
1
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).
2
(a)
(b)
INSTALL SLEEVE
3
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).
4
INSERT CARTRIDGE
1
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).
2
(a)
(b)
INSTALL SLEEVE
3
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).
4
INSERT 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 OR
SET-TOP BOX
POWER
ETHERNET
DATA PORTS
CARTRIDGE PORTS
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
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
dierent 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.
Installing WiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter
CABLE SERVICE
INTO HOME
POWER
POWER
CABLE
MODEM
OUT
CATV
IN
RF OUT RF OUTRF OUT
12VDC
200mA
RF OUT
Security Filter •Surge Prote ctor • 15dB Amplificati on
Fwd: 54–1002MHz
Rev: 5–42MHz
MoCA: 1125–1625MHz
MODEL#
GW205
W iPNET
™
MoCA® Amplifier-Splitter
™
wired
wireless
wideband
SPLITTER/TAP RF AMPLIFIER
CABLE SERVICE
INTO HOME
EXISTING COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH RF AMPLIFIER
Isolated 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
MODEM
ROUTER
MAIN SPLITTER
2nd SPLITTER
MODEM
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 signal
from disrupting Internet service due
to old and/or weak modems.
WiPLOCK
FILTE R
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
dierent 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.
Installing WiPNET MoCA Amplifier-Splitter
CABLE SERVICE
INTO HOME
POWER
POWER
CABLE
MODEM
OUT
CATV
IN
RF OUT RF OUTRF OUT
12VDC
200mA
RF OUT
Security Filter •Surge Prote ctor • 15dB Amplificati on
Fwd: 54–1002MHz
Rev: 5–42MHz
MoCA: 1125–1625MHz
MODEL#
GW205
W iPNET
™
MoCA® Amplifier-Splitter
™
wired
wireless
wideband
SPLITTER/TAP RF AMPLIFIER
CABLE SERVICE
INTO HOME
EXISTING COAX CABLE NETWORK WITH RF AMPLIFIER
Isolated 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
MODEM
ROUTER
MAIN SPLITTER
2nd SPLITTER
MODEM
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 signal
from disrupting Internet service due
to old and/or weak modems.
WiPLOCK
FILTE R
™
wired
wireless
wideband
www.mywi3.com
-
1
-
2
-
3
-
4
-
5
-
6
-
7
-
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
Ask a question and I''ll find the answer in the document
Finding information in a document is now easier with AI
Other documents
-
ActionTec ECB2500c MoCA Network Adapter Installation guide
-
ActionTec ECB2500C Installation guide
-
ActionTec ECB6250 KIT User guide
-
-
ActionTec ECB7250A User guide
-
Hitron Technologies U4P-HTEMN2 User manual
-
Frontier FiOS Arris MEB1100 Quick Setup Manual
-
TRANSLITE GLOBAL TL-MC84 User guide
-
Arris Touchstone WBM760 User manual
-
Channel Vision C-0300 User manual