Network Connection Options ........................7 Ethernet connection ..........................7 Wi-Fi connection (for the first time) ......................9 Logging into the Pebble unit after the initial setup ..................14 Changing the login password ........................17 Manually Reset the Pebble ......................... 19 Factory Reset Pebble Wi-Fi .........................
The Casa Systems – Pebble Installation Guide is intended for system administrators, support engineers, and operators who are responsible for basic installation and configuration of the Pebble units. Users who perform these tasks should be familiar with the Apex hardware and software capabilities, as well as have experience with both 3G and 4G technologies.
Overview The Pebble unit is a low-power RF emitting eNodeB for LTE RAN. The Pebble unit supports one LTE radio sector with two 50 MW(17 dBm) radio streams (4G) that is responsible for radio transmission and reception from UEs in a LTE network.
2. Position the GPS antenna puck near a window so it provides a clear and open view of the sky. Warning: The Pebble unit will not connect to the LTE network if the GPS antenna fails to lock on its location.
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3. Connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN (Ethernet) port on the Pebble unit (shown below). 4. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a LAN port on the home router or connect it to the Ethernet outlet that has service.
Wi-Fi connection (for the first time) The Pebble unit ships with the ability to use Wi-Fi to connect to the Sprint network. The Pebble unit can use both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi access from your Wi-Fi router. Note: The default SSID is "SprintPebble_2.4G_XXXX" and “SprintPebble_5G_XXXX”.
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4. When logging in to the Pebble unit for the first time login, click Immediate experience. Note: If you do not see the page shown above, go to Logging into the Pebble unit after the 5. On the Set Admin login password screen, create a Login password for the Pebble unit using the 12-digit device number found on the Pebble label.
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5G Wi-Fi, select 2.4G. 10. Enter the password for the Wi-Fi network router (SSID). Note: This password is NOT the Admin password for the Pebble unit that you created in step 5. This is the password for the Wi-Fi router.
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11. Set the device’s wireless name and password as follows: • Check the box “Synchronize the wireless name and password of the target”. • Click Complete. Pebble Installation Guide...
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12. The configuration is complete. The Pebble unit will reboot. After the reboot is complete, you can disconnect and move the Pebble unit close to a window and connect the GPS antenna. 13. The PnP process will start after the GPS is connected. The LED will light solid green when the PnP is complete and service is ready.
Logging into the Pebble unit after the initial setup 1. From a PC or phone, select the SSID of the Pebble unit Wi-Fi (Example: TP- Link_D8E2_5G_5GEXT in this example). 2. Connect to this Wi-Fi network. 3. Open a browser and enter the following url: casawifi.com.
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5. Turn off the unused Wi-Fi radio. For example, if you are using 5G Wi-Fi, turn off the 2.4G Wi-Fi radio on the Pebble unit. Click Wireless, then click the blue button as shown below to turn off the 2.4G Wi-Fi radio.
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8. If you want to use another Wi-Fi router (for example, you move the Pebble unit to a new location), you can issue a factory reset and start over to select the new Wi-Fi router, go to for more information.
Changing the login password 1. If you want to change the login password, once you are logged in, from the Extend other networks screen, click More as shown below. 2. Under Network Settings, click System management as shown below. Pebble Installation Guide...
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3. On the Modify login password screen, enter the current password then enter a new password, then click Save. 4. If you want to change the Wi-Fi SSID and Wi-Fi password after logging in, click Wireless highlighted in red below. Pebble Installation Guide...
Save. Manually Reset the Pebble The Pebble reset button (shown below) supports the following reset behavior: • 1 secod short-press reset to reboot both Wi-Fi and LTE • 10 second long-press reset to factory reset both Wi-Fi and LTE...
Factory Reset Pebble Wi-Fi 1. After logining to Pebble unit Wi-Fi, click More on the top bar, then click System management on the left side, then select Reboot and factory reset. 2. Click Restore the factory settings. Pebble Installation Guide...
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3. Once you confirm the factory reset, the Restore the factory settings window displays. 4. Click Restore setting directly and wait. The Pebble unit Wi-Fi reboots itself after one minute. Pebble Installation Guide...
Pebble Status & LED Behavior The following table lists the behavior of the Pebble and the associated LED activity. Pebble Status Device Startup fixed Device Activating blinking blue Activation Complete fixed green Device in Use blinking green Error Condition (check that the GPS puck is near a window)
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