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Converge
TM
WIFIRANGER
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TM
OWNERS MANUAL
Converge Indoor / Outdoor Routers
©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY

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  • Page 1 Converge WIFIRANGER OWNERS MANUAL Converge Indoor / Outdoor Routers ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FROM T HE WiFiRanger Family! PAC KAGED WIT H CAR E B Y MERI DI AN I DAHO ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 1 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Outdoor Installation Indoor Installation Quick Start Guide LTE Activation LTE Setup Troubleshooting Warranty Compliance ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 2 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 4 • Install by a professional technician familiar with the vehicle in which it is installed. WiFiRanger — A Winegard Company assumes no liability for improper or unsafe installation resulting in damage to the products, vehicle, or bodily injuries.
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    (only included with & Pack) (only included with ODU) OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (IF PURCHASED) INCLUDED WITH PACKS AC Adapter DC Auto Adapter POE Adapter (12V / 36W) (12V) (Power Over Ethernet) ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 4 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 6: Outdoor Installation

    ODU into power. It is recommended to protect the LAN and power port ends with electrical tape when pulling wires. See Interior Installation (next page) for further instructions to power the ODU. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 5 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544...
  • Page 7 Drilling into Rooftop Rooftop Sealant Drill + 5/8” Bit Screws + Pilot Bit Weather Resistant Tape (ideal for securing cabling) Rooftop Sealant Weather Resistant Tape (ideal for securing cabling) ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 6 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 8 ODU INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS ODU BOTTOM (apply sealant on edge) ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 7 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 9 ODU INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS Drilling into Rooftop Drilling into Rooftop ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 8 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 10: Indoor Installation

    Failure to properly install wiring could cause the unit(s) to fail or even result in an electrical fire or other damage to vehicle or person. Hiring a licensed electrical professional to complete the installation is recommended. WiFiRanger — A Winegard Company assumes no liability for improper or unsafe installation resulting in damage to your products, vehicle, or body.
  • Page 11 8ft+ Spacing Between Indoor & Outdoor Routers It is recommended to space the two routers at least 8 feet apart if possible. This minimizes wireless interference and improves performance. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 10 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 12 (2x Male) Aspen Y-Splitter Cable* (powers both routers) LAN1 (Female) *May be skipped for standalone router installations From Desired Power Source (Choose either DC or AC option on next page) ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 11 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 13 **May be substituted by optional DC Auto Adapter or DC Step-up Converter Either/Or AC Power Source AC Adapter AC Outlet (110-240VAC) (Male) Plug AC adapter into AC outlet ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 12 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE 1 POWER UP YOUR WIFIRANGER(S Follow steps from Rooftop Installation and Interior Installation in order to power up unit(s) then wait 5 minutes. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 13 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 15 Network names vary depending on which WiFiRange model(s) you have. Note that the blank spaces need to be filled in with the 4 unique digits of your WiFiRanger(s). SMARTPHONE VIEW PC VIEW MAC VIEW ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 14 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 16 Note that the blank spaces need to be filled in with the 4 unique digits of your WiFiRanger(s). SMARTPHONE VIEW PC VIEW MAC VIEW VISIT MYWIFIRANGER.COM This brings up the WiFiRanger Control Panel which can be bookmarked for future access. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 15 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 17 CELLULAR DEVICE For filtered WiFi networks, proceed to the captive portal or login page and enter the necessary credentials or terms of service. SMARTPHONE VIEW PC VIEW MAC VIEW ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 16 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 18: Lte Activation

    B. WFR PRODUCTS ARE SHIPPED WITH FREEDOM GO SIMS Modems integrated into WiFiRanger devices are shipped with SIMs compatible with Winegard/AT&T Freedom Go data plans. Although Ranger owners are not required to use these plans, it is important that they understand that these SIMs cannot be used for any other AT&T Plans.
  • Page 19 26 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 32 66 / 71 25 / 26 / 29 / 30 / 66 Identify modem model on Setup tab of Control Panel under Cellular settings (shown on next page). ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 18 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544...
  • Page 20: Lte Setup

    If you need the ICCID/SIM or IMEI numbers for Cellular plan activation or support, then follow the steps below: Follow steps for “Accessing Cellular Settings” 2. View ICCID/SIM & IMEI numbers after expanding the modem settings Example: Control Panel ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 19 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 21 Be sure that SIM card is Standard size as Nano and Micro sizes will not fit properly within Converge routers or LTE modems. A SIM card size adapter kit may be used to resize the SIM. STANDARD MICRO NANO ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 20 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    2) Go to mywifiranger.com in your web browser 3) Review/change password on the WiFi tab of the Control Panel 4) If unable to connect via LAN, perform a Factory Reset as shown above ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 21 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544...
  • Page 23 1) Ensure your computer/device is connected to the WiFiRanger 2) Go to mywifiranger.com in your web browser 3) Click the Register tab 4) Enter only your First Name, Last Name, and Email (leave all other fields blank) 5) Click Save Changes ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 22 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544 OM_CON_IODU_v4...
  • Page 24: Warranty

    (the replacement will be decided by WiFiRanger). Shipping fees required to ship product(s) back to WiFiRanger are paid for by the customer. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 23 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544...
  • Page 25 This warranty gives Customer specific legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 24 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544...
  • Page 26: Compliance

    Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experience radio/tv technician for help. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY PAGE 25 SUPPORT@WIFIRANGER.COM 208.321.5544...
  • Page 27 Disclaimer: Although every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual at time of publication, errors may exist. WiFiRanger — A Winegard Company does not guarantee expressly or implicitly, nor take on any legal responsibility about the correctness, exhaustiveness, or usefulness of information in this Owners Manual.
  • Page 28 Connect & Control. Completely. ©2022 WIFIRANGER – A WINEGARD COMPANY OWNERS MANUAL — CONVERGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ROUTERS...

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