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App basics
App basics (overview)
To begin, simply start the [HomeHawk] app on your mobile device by tapping its icon (shown below).
To prevent unauthorized access to the access point and its connected devices, you may need to enter a
system password. Whether or not you need to enter the system password depends on how your mobile
device is connecting to the access point, as explained below.
Accessing while at home
If your mobile device is connected to the same wireless network as the access point, you do not need to
enter the system password when connecting to the access point. This is because it is assumed that in
this situation, anyone in your home who is using your mobile device is authorized to access the access
point and its connected devices.
Note that even when you are at home, you will need to enter the system password if your mobile device
is not connected to the same wireless network as the access point. This could occur if your mobile device
is connected to the Internet using its mobile network connection instead of your wireless network, or if
your mobile device is connected to a different wireless network.
Accessing while away from home
If your mobile device is not connected to the same wireless network as the access point, including
situations when you are away from home, you will need to enter the system password when connecting
to the access point. This is to prevent someone from using your mobile device to access the access point
and its connected devices in the event that you lose your mobile device while away from home, for
example.
Note:
R The password is set during initial setup ( "Initial setup", Page 14).
R You can change the password if necessary ( "Changing the login password", Page 36).
R If the app disconnects from the access point while away from home (such as when you turn your
mobile device's screen off and then on, or you switch to another app and then return to the
[HomeHawk] app), the app's home screen will be displayed instead of the last screen you were
viewing. Also note that in this case, it may take some time for the app's screen to be displayed.
Automatic login
When entering the login password, you can enable the automatic login feature by turning on the
[Automatic Login (for remote access)] checkbox. In this case the password that you enter will be
saved, allowing the [HomeHawk] app to connect to the access point automatically.
Note:
R You can turn this feature on and off later if desired ( "Configuring automatic login", Page 36).
Important:
R Turning on this feature could allow unauthorized parties to access the access point and its connected
devices if they are using your mobile device.
Using the app
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