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Set up your Smart Mesh with your Smart Modem 1.1 How to pair your Smart Mesh to your Smart Modem Make sure your Smart Modem is connected first before you set up your Smart Mesh. Plug your Smart Mesh into a working power outlet next to your Smart Modem.
1.2 Where to place your Smart Mesh in your home or business Unplug the ethernet cable from both devices and remove the Smart Mesh power adapter from the wall. Note: Ethernet cable is not required to be plugged in once the unit is paired.
1.3 How to make sure your Smart Mesh receives a good signal Plug your Smart Mesh into a power outlet - If you don’t see a light, check that the power button is ON. Wait for the light on your Smart Mesh to turn on.
1.4 How to connect your devices to your new mesh Wi-Fi New devices connecting to the mesh Wi-Fi Turn on Wi-Fi from your device. Select your Smart Modem’s Wi-Fi name from the available Wi-Fi networks list. Enter the Wi-Fi password to connect. Note: Find the default Wi-Fi name and password on the back of your Smart Modem.
Set up your Smart Mesh with other modems (stand-alone mode) 2.1 How to pair your Smart Mesh to your modem Make sure your modem is connected first before you set up your Smart Mesh. Plug your Smart Mesh into a working power outlet next to your modem - If you don’t see...
2.2 Where to place your Smart Mesh in your home or business Move your additional Smart Mesh to an area around your home or business where you want to improve Wi-Fi coverage. Your Smart Mesh will need to be placed within the coverage area of your Smart Note: Modem.
2.3 How to make sure your Smart Mesh receives a good signal Plug your Smart Mesh into a power outlet. Wait for the light on your Smart Mesh to turn Red. This may take up to two minutes. Note: If you don’t see a light check that the power button is ON.
Select your Smart Mesh Wi-Fi name displayed on the available Wi-Fi networks list. Enter the Wi-Fi password to connect. Note: You can find the default Wi-Fi name and password on the bottom of the main Smart Mesh. The main Smart Mesh is the one that is connected to your modem.
You’ll be prompted to change the default password to enhance the security of your Wi-Fi network. Note: If you’re using the Smart Modem you’ll be redirected to the Smart Modem’s setup page. Smart Mesh will copy the Wi-Fi settings from your Smart Modem. See figure 3.1...
Figure 3.1 3.2 Changing the Wi-Fi name and password You can change the default Wi-Fi name and password to your preferred settings. Select Settings from the top menu tab Select Wireless from the left-hand menu list Delete the default Network Name/SSID and type your preferred Wi-Fi name Delete the default Security Key and type in your preferred Wi-Fi password Click Save to save the changes you’ve made Note:...
Select Settings from the top menu tab Select LED from the left-hand menu list Choose from the list in the drop-down menu Click Save to save the setting, this will adjust the brightness on all Smart Mesh on the network Note: This feature is not available when using the Smart Modem.
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