How to program the repeater - Version 2 Draft

Program the Antenna Before Installation

Before mounting anything to the sign, take just a few minutes to program your antenna. Once it's configured, your sign will be ready to connect to Wi-Fi and upload content the moment installation is complete.

 

Let’s get it set up:

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Connect the Antenna to Your Computer

If Your PC Has an Ethernet Port:

1. Grab the POE adapter, antenna, and an Ethernet cable.

2. Plug the antenna’s POE cable into the POE adapter.

3. Run an Ethernet cable from your laptop to the POE adapter.

If Your PC Doesn’t Have an Ethernet Port:

 

1. You’ll need a USB-to-Ethernet adapter.

2. Connect the antenna’s POE cable to the POE adapter.

3. Plug an Ethernet cable from the USB adapter to the POE adapter.

4. Connect the USB adapter to your laptop.

See Antenna Connected

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Set a Temporary Static IP

 

1. Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Select the adapter connected to the antenna.

3. Click Properties > Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

4. Set the IP address:

IP Address: 192.168.188.127

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

View IPv4 Settings

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Test the Connection

1. Open Command Prompt.

2. Type: ping 192.168.188.253

3. If you get a reply, you're connected.

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Log in to the Antenna

1. Open a browser and go to: 192.168.188.253

2. Use the login:

Username: admin

Password: admin

Antenna Gateway Interface

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Connect to Your Wi-Fi

1. Click the Repeater Mode icon.

2. Scan for your Wi-Fi network.

3. Select the network and enter the password.

Note:
If you have more than one router or extender on-site, you may need to repeat this process while the antenna is powered near the sign. This ensures the antenna connects to the network with the strongest signal at the final install location.

Our support team is happy to assist during your first training session.

Antenna Network

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Finalize the Setup

1. Keep all settings on DHCP.

2. Click Next.

3. The page will refresh and reconnect.

If the password is wrong, try again.

If you see your network’s SSID, the antenna is now connected.

Antenna Setup Completed

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Revert Your Network Settings

1. Go back to TCP/IPv4 settings.

2. Switch to:

Obtain an IP address automatically

Obtain DNS server address automatically

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You’re Done — Mount the Antenna Anytime

The antenna is now programmed and ready to be installed. Once powered on, it will automatically connect to Wi-Fi and be ready for content uploads.

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 install 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.