Fansync Wireless Router Guide - Fanimation SPITFIRE MAD6721 Series Manual

fanSync Wireless Router Guide

Fanimation fanSync WiFi Controls must pair to a 2.4GHz WiFi network. Most smart home devices like smart
bulbs, video door bells, etc. use 2.4GHz, this is because the signal distance is much stronger than 5G. Once paired,
you can control your ceiling fan on any WiFi network or via your cellular signal on your smart phone. For most users,
pairing will be quick and simple but, depending on the type of wireless router you have, you may need a little more
information to get started.
How do I find my WiFi network?
To identify your connected WiFi network(s), open the "Settings" application on your smartphone and look under
"WiFi".
What type of router do I have & how do I pair it to my fanSync WiFi receiver?
If you are unsure of what type of router you have, you can enter the make and model number into an internet search
engine for more information. Here are the most common router types:
Single-band Routers
Most common setup
Many routers support only a single 2.4GHz band with a single WiFi name displayed on the WiFi screen of your
smartphone. If this is your setup, you should be able to pair on this WiFi network and the fanSync Control will
automatically join your network.
Dual-band/Tri-band/Mesh Routers
Many newer routers support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. You can easily use Fanimation fanSync WiFi Controls on
these new routers by connecting to the 2.4GHz band. There are two main types of dual-band routers — selectable
dual-band and simultaneous, as well as Mesh routers.
Here is how to identify which setup you have:
Selectable Dual-band Routers
These routers let you switch between the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. This is likely your setup if there are two different
WiFi names displayed on your smartphone's WiFi search screen (likely one ending in -2.4G and one ending in -5G).
If this is your setup, you must connect to the WiFi network that ends in -2.4G to be able to pair.
Simultaneous Dual-band Routers
These routers allow use of both bands at the same time, all under a single WiFi name displayed on the WiFi search
screen of your smartphone. If this is your setup, you should be able to pair on a 2.4GHz WiFi network.
Reference your router's user manual to find out how to set up on a 2.4G network.
Mesh WiFi Routers
These new routers such as Eero, Nest WiFi and Orbi operate with a simultaneous dual-band, with a single WiFi name
displayed on the WiFi search screen of your smart phone. If you have Eero for example: You can temporarily
disable the 5GHz band by tapping on Eero App - > Settings > Troubleshooting > 'My device won't connect',
then tap on "Temporarily pause 5GHz" button. This will disable 5GHz for 10 minutes, which can help pair
2.4GHz only devices.
Fanimation fanSync WiFi Controls must pair to a 2.4GHz WiFi network.
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