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RedPort Halo Installation And Setup Manual

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Halo Wi-Fi Extender
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Installation and Setup Guide
Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020

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  • Page 1 Halo Wi-Fi Extender System Installation and Setup Guide Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 2 Electromagnetic (EM) Radiation Warning - Caution when using devices that emit EM or Radio Frequency emitting devices such as Wi-Fi. The Halo should be installed and operated at least eight inches away from people. Component Damage Warning - Hard-wiring the...
  • Page 3 Mounting details ........9 Halo App for Apple iOS ....... 10 Halo App for Google Android .

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Buttons - 1x Factory Reset labeled “Reset” LED Indicators - 1x Power, 1x Connection, 1x Signal Strength Browser Support - None, intended to be connected to RedPort Optimizer hotspot router device Dimensions - 28 in (L), 3 in (W), 3 in (H)
  • Page 5 Screw the antenna tube onto the extender base. Important! Attach the antenna to the extender FIRST before connecting power. Failing to do so may damage your equipment and VOID warranty. Place the o-ring around the bottom part of the middle threaded connector.
  • Page 6 Run the Ethernet cable through the metal base, threaded connector and place gray plastic gasket around Ethernet cable as shown. Push gray plastic gasket into the hole. To create a watertight seal, add silicone if desired. Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 7 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet post on the base of the extender. Screw all components together, being careful not to strip the thread on the WiFi extender connectors. The screw in small connector screws into the metal base using provided Allen Wrench.
  • Page 8 Screw the 12V AC adapter onto the Optimizer power port. Plug Wi-Fi Extender Ethernet cable into Optimizer LAN Port. Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 9 Mounting the Wi-Fi Extender Install the Wi-Fi Extender on any standard 14 TPI 1” threaded antenna mount. The Halo does not include a standard antenna mount. Standard antenna mounts can easily be found online or at your local marine supply store.
  • Page 10 Halo Wi-Fi App The Halo Wi-Fi App allows control of your Halo system from your phone or tablet. Available on the Apple App Store & Google the Halo Wi-Fi App RECOMMENDED Play Store. Use of is the way to setup and use your Halo Long Range Wi-Fi Extender.
  • Page 11 Click <Halo WiFi App> icon on your device. 5. Configure Halo Wi-Fi There are two ways to configure the Halo Wi-Fi. 1. You can click <Press Here to Search for Networks> or 2. You can click <WiFi> at the bottom of the Halo Wi-Fi App “Home” page.
  • Page 12 7. Installation and Setup Complete At the Halo WiFi App “Home” page the signal strength indicator will populate into a full green bar. You can now exit the Halo App and enjoy Internet usage. Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 13 Android Halo Wi-Fi App Installation and Setup 1. Download the Halo App For Android (any Android device 5.0 or later) Search for “Halo WiFi” in the Google Play Store. 2. Assemble and plug your RedPort Halo into an Optimizer Reference the diagrams (pages 5-8) for assembly, then power on all equipment.
  • Page 14 Click <Halo WiFi App> icon on your device. 5. Configure Halo Wi-Fi There are two ways to configure the Halo Wi-Fi. 1. You can click <Press Here to Search for Networks> or 2. You can click <WiFi> at the bottom of the Halo Wi-Fi App “Home” page.
  • Page 15 7. Installation and Setup Complete At the Halo Wi-Fi App “Home” page the signal strength indicator will populate into a full green bar. You can now exit the Halo App and enjoy Internet usage. Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 16 Optimizer. The Optimizer default password is set to “webxaccess”. This password permits your Halo App to make changes to the Optimizer. In the screen shot below, the password has been changed to “webxaccess2020” and then clicking “Save”.
  • Page 17 4. Login to User Interface (UI) Username: admin Password: webxaccess Click <Login> For initial Installation and Setup, the Halo will be configured from RedPort with the Wi-Fi Extender Mode enabled, as shown in the following screen shot. Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 18 5. Connect WiFi Extender Click <Connect> in the “WiFi Extender Setup”. NOTE: Your browser will redirect to 192.168.10.177 (Halo Interface). See next screen shot. 6. Scan for Wi-Fi Network Click <Scan> to Search for available WiFi. 7. Select Wi-Fi Network Click <Join Network>...
  • Page 19 Enter password as needed. Click <Submit>. 9. Accept Network Click <Save & Apply>. The Halo Wi-Fi extender is now configured and is ready for use. You can now exit the User Interface and enjoy Internet usage. Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020...
  • Page 20 Are there any lights on? It requires power through the Ethernet cable (POE) that is connected to the Optimizer Lan port. The Halo Wi-Fi extender needs to be plugged into the LAN port and not the SAT port. I don’t see any lights on the Halo Wi-Fi Extender?
  • Page 21 I see a lot of networks, but not the one I want to connect to? The Halo Wi-Fi Extender will only connect to 2.4 GHz networks. If the network you want to connect to is 5 GHz, the Halo Wi-Fi Extender will not see that network.
  • Page 22 To exit out of Wi-Fi extender mode: 1. Click <Admin> tab. 2. Click <Disable WiFi Extender Mode>. The Optimizer and Wi-Fi extender will reboot. Wait for the lights on the top of the Optimizer to stop flashing (30 seconds of flashing).
  • Page 23 Wi-Fi extender has successfully booted up. The Optimizer and Halo are now up to date. You can click <enable WiFi extender mode> to have the same setup as when you started. Your Optimizer will reboot, to enable Wi-Fi extender mode.
  • Page 24 Additional Halo FAQ, Help, and Information • halowifi.net • redportglobal.com/support/documentation-manuals/ • redportglobal.com/support/technical-downloads/ RedPort Company Information For product orders, support or returns, please contact: Phone: International: +1 865.379.8723 USA: 877.379.8723 Email: info@redportglobal Sales: sales@redportglobal.com Web: redportglobal.com RedPort Address RedPort 3224 Wrights Ferry Road Louisville, TN 37777 ©...