Setting up Wifi Repeaters and LED Sign Antennas

Step 1: Prepare for Setup

Step 2: Connect the POE Adapter and Antenna to the PC

Step 3: Adjust Network Settings of the New Setup

Step 4: Test the Connection

Step 5: Access the Antenna Interface

Step 6: Configure the Antenna

Step 7: Finalize Antenna Setup

Step 8: Reset IPv4 Settings

Step 9: Reconnect Antenna to the Sign

Step 10: Software Setup

Step 11: Setup with Viplex Handy

Step 12: Verify Connection in Viplex Express

 

Step 1: Prepare for Setup

• A. Turn Off the Sign: Ensure the sign is powered off.
• B. Unplug the Antenna from the sign.

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Step 2: Connect the POE Adapter and Antenna to the PC

• C1. Connect the Antenna (If PC has Ethernet Port):
1. Take a POE adapter, the antenna, and an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the POE cable from the antenna to the POE adapter.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the laptop to the POE adapter.

• C2. Connect the Antenna (If PC does not have Ethernet port):
1. Take a POE adapter, the antenna, an Ethernet adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect the POE cable from the antenna to the POE adapter.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the USB adapter to the POE adapter.
4. Connect the USB adapter to the laptop/PC.

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Step 3: Adjust Network Settings of the New Setup

• D. Configure Network Settings:
1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Identify your network adapter connected to the antenna.
3. Click Ethernet > Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Set the IP address (e.g., 192.168.188.127 for your computer).
5. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.

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Step 4: Test the Connection

• E. Ping the Antenna:
1. Open Command Prompt (type CMD in the Start menu).
2. Type ping 192.168.188.253 to test the connection.

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Step 5: Access the Antenna Interface

• F. Log into the Antenna:
1. Open a web browser tab and type in 192.168.188.253.
2. Use the username/password: admin.

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Step 6: Configure the Antenna

• G. Go to the Wizard:
1. Click on the Repeater Mode icon.
2. Scan for the Wi-Fi network you want the sign to connect to.
• H. Select the Network:
1. Pick the desired Wi-Fi network from the list.
2. Enter the Wi-Fi password.

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Step 7: Finalize Antenna Setup

• I. Click Next:
1. Keep the default settings.
2. Ensure the connection is set to DHCP.
• J. Page Refresh:
1. The page will automatically refresh to the new internet network.
2. If the password was incorrect, repeat steps G-H and re-enter the password.
3. If you see the SSID of the chosen network as the sign’s network, the antenna has been successfully programmed.

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Step 8: Reset IPv4 Settings

• K. Revert Network Settings:
1. Go back to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Ethernet > Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
3. Select the Default Settings.

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Step 9: Reconnect Antenna to the Sign

• L. Reconnect:
1. Unplug the antenna from the adapter.
2. Reconnect the antenna to the sign.
3. Power the sign back on.

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Step 10: Software Setup

• M. Download the Software:
1. If the sign is close by (within 200 feet), download Viplex Express on your PC. Click here
2. Select Async mode.
• N. Connect to the Sign's Network
1. Open the laptop/PC's network settings.
2. Search for AP1000XXXX wireless network and connect (ignore "No Internet" status).
3. Use the password: SN2008@+ (case sensitive).
4. If the network bars of AP1000XXXX is low or the sign is far away from the computer, try Step 11
5. If the network bar of AP1000XXXX is strong and the device connects to  the network (ignore "No Internet" status) skip Step 11 and follow Step 12

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Step 11: Setup with Viplex Handy

(If the Sign is Far Away from The PC)

• O. Download the Software on a Smartphone
• 1. Download on Android | Download on iOS
  2. Get closer to the sign with the smartphone
• P. Connect with Mobile:
1. Open mobile’s network settings.
2. Search for AP1000XXXX network and connect (ignore "No Internet" status).
• Q. Open Viplex Handy and add the device:
1. Password: SN2008@+ (case sensitive).
2. Device: Taurus-1000XXXX (connected).
• R. Go to Screen Management > Network Setting > 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.

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Step 12: Verify Connection in Viplex Express

• S. Check the Connection:
1. Open Viplex Express on your laptop.
2. Go to Terminal and click Refresh.
3. If the green bubble appears next to the sign, the connection is active.
4. Go to Terminal Settings > Network Configuration.
5. Check the box that says DHCP if you wish to connect the sign to remote software.

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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.