CPE 210: Repeater Setup Guide for LED Sign

Table of Contents

• Step 1 – Prepare for Setup
• Step 2 – Connect the Antenna to the Laptop
• Step 3 – Configure Network Settings
• Step 4 – Test the Connection
• Step 5 – Access the Antenna Interface
• Step 6 – Configure the Antenna
• Step 7 – Configure Gateway & DNS
• Step 8 – Confirm Successful Programming
• Step 9 – Reconnect the Antenna to the Sign
• Step 10 – Install Viplex Express
• Step 11 – Connect to the Sign Network
• Step 12 – Connect to the Sign via Smartphone
• FAQs & Troubleshooting

Before You Begin

Items Included Inside the Sign Crate

• Antenna/network bridge
• POE adapter/injector
• Ethernet cables

Items Required

• Windows laptop/PC
• RJ45 Ethernet port OR USB-to-Ethernet adapter
• Access to onsite Wi‑Fi network and password

Step 1 – Prepare for Setup

• Disconnect the antenna from the sign.

Step 2 – Connect the Antenna to the Laptop

Option A – Laptop Has Ethernet Port

1. Connect the antenna to the POE adapter.
2. Connect the POE adapter to the laptop using an Ethernet cable.
3. Confirm the POE adapter powers on.

Option B – Laptop Does NOT Have Ethernet Port

1. Connect the antenna to the POE adapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the POE adapter to the USB-to-Ethernet adapter.
3. Connect the USB adapter to the laptop.

Step 3 – Configure Network Settings

• Open Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center

• Select the Ethernet adapter connected to the antenna.

• Open Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
• Configure:
  • IP Address: 192.168.0.127
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Step 4 – Test the Connection

• Open Command Prompt.
• Run:
  • ping 192.168.0.254

Step 5 – Access the Antenna Interface

• Open a web browser.
• Go to:192.168.0.254

• Login Credentials
  • Username: Signcity
  • Password: Signcity123

Step 6 – Configure the Antenna

• Select Repeater Mode.

• Change the LAN Setting:
  • Change the IP address to 192.168.1.253
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Click Next

• Scan for nearby Wi‑Fi networks.

• Select the on-site Wi‑Fi network.
• Click Connect

• Password of the WIFI
  • Change the security level from None to WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK 
  • Enter the Wi‑Fi password.
  • Click Next.

• Confirm the password is correct
• Click Finish.

Step 7 – Configure Gateway & DNS

• Verify Gateway & DNS
  • Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig to verify whether your network’s Gateway IP and DNS settings are different from the values suggested above.

Step 8 – Confirm Successful Programming

• Wi‑Fi and signal lights should be ON.
• The selected network should appear in the dashboard.
• The status page should refresh successfully.

Step 9 – Reconnect the Antenna to the Sign

• Disconnect the antenna from the laptop.
• Reconnect the antenna to the sign.
  

Step 10 – Install Viplex Express

Download Viplex Express:

• If the sign is close by (within 200 feet), download Viplex Express on your PC.
  •  Click here to download the PC software
• Select Async mode.

Step 11 – Connect to the Sign Network

• Open laptop Wi‑Fi settings.
• Search for AP1000XXXX.
• Connect using password:
  • SN2008@+
  • Ignore the “No Internet” warning.

Step 12 – Connect to the Sign via Smartphone

(If the Sign is Far Away from The PC)

• Download the Software on a Smartphone
  1. Download on Android | Download on iOS
  2. Get closer to the sign with the smartphone
• Connect with Mobile:
  1. Open the mobile’s network settings.
  2. Search for AP1000XXXX network and connect (ignore "No Internet" status). 
     1. Password: SN2008@+ (case sensitive). 
• Open Viplex Handy and add the device:
  1. Password: SN2008@+ (case sensitive).
  2. Device: Taurus-1000XXXX (connected).
• Go to Screen Management > Network Settings> Wired Settings:
  1. Change Static to DHCP, click OK.
  2. Verify DHCP was saved in Network Settings.
  3. Back on the main menu, select Disconnect and return to the laptop.

FAQs & Troubleshooting

1. How do I know if the antenna was programmed successfully?
   1. After setup, you should see activity in the dashboard.
   2. On the physical antenna, the Wi-Fi light and signal bars will be lit up.
      
2. What if the antenna is connected but there’s no internet signal?
   1. First, check that both the Power and LAN lights are on.
   2. Then confirm the Wi-Fi and Signal lights are also active.
   3. If Wi-Fi and signal lights are off, it may not be connected to a network — repeat the setup or try again near the installation site.
3. What if there are no lights on the antenna at all?
   1. Make sure the cable is plugged into the WAN/POE port on the antenna and the POE port on the injector.
   2. . If you're sure it's correctly connected but still no lights:
      1. Try a different Ethernet cable and connect it directly from the POE injector to the WAN/POE port on the antenna.
      2. If the lights come on with the new cable, the original cable was the issue — replace it.
4. What if the LAN light is off?
   1. There may be an issue with the LAN port or POE injector inside the sign.
   2. Try using a different LAN cable or test the POE injector by connecting it to a known-good network source.
   3. If the issue persists, reach out to our support team.

If there's still no response, contact us to request a replacement antenna.

Need Help?

If you are unable to complete setup or the sign does not appear online after configuration, please schedule a support session here.