PAIR button functionality
Using the PAIR button on the Wireless Area Controller allows you to add
or remove devices to the WaveLinx system, reset building network login
information and restore factory defaults.
The WaveLinx Wireless Area Controller 2 has two pushbuttons that allow for
several administrative functions. These functions should be used with caution!
Function Button Press Length WAC LED feedback Device outcome
Enter Pairing Mode Pair Press and
release (1
second)
802.15.4 and LAN LEDs flash Paired devices will exhibit paired
behavior described in the device
reference sheets. Unpaired devices can
pair with the Wireless Area Controller if
they are in pairing mode.
Exit Pairing Mode
(if pairing mode is
still active)
Pair Press and
release
(1 second)
802.15.4 LED ON steady
LAN LED returns to OFF or ON
dependent on connection to Ethernet
and configuration.
Paired devices will start operation within
the construction grouping. Lighting
still in the default construction area
will turn on to a 100% level or operate
from paired wallstations and occupancy
sensor controls.
Remove Unassigned
Devices Pair Press and hold
for 4 seconds
recommended
(>2 sec. to
<=10 sec.)
802.15.4 LED flashes rapidly (.25 sec
ON/.25 sec OFF) when the button is held
for the allotted time and continues until
the devices have been commanded to
leave the network.
802.15.4 LED will turn ON steady once
there are no devices remaining in the
Construction Area.
Devices still in the default construction
area will leave the WaveLinx network.
Reboot/Soft Reset Reset
(Inset Button)
Press and
release
(1 second)
All LEDs turn OFF after button release.
As device reboots, LEDs may turn ON
and OFF during reboot.
Once reboot completes (approximately
1 minute), Power/Health LED and
802.15.4 LED should be ON steady.
Other LEDs may also be on dependent
on WAC2 configuration.
Devices will remain in previous
commanded state during reboot, rejoin
the WAC2 upon reboot completion and
continue their normal behavior.
Programmed settings are retained
during a reboot.
Authentication and
Wi-Fi Configuration
Reset
Reset
(Inset Button)
Press and hold
for 4 seconds
recommended
(>2 sec. to
<= 5 sec.)
Wi-Fi LED flashes rapidly (.25 sec
ON/.75 sec OFF) when the button is held
for the allotted time.
Wi-Fi LED turns OFF for 1 second when
button is released and then blinks .5sec
ON/ .5 sec OFF for 5 seconds while the
WAC2 clears the settings.
Wi-Fi LED turns ON steady when
process is complete.
No effect on devices. The following
data will be cleared and reset to factory
defaults:
• Wi-Fi Access Point settings
• Wi-Fi Client settings
Reset factory
defaults
Reset (Inset
Button) Press and hold
for 8 seconds
recommended
(>5 sec. to
<=10 sec.)
The Wi-Fi LED starts flashing after 2
seconds.
All of the LEDs except for BT will flash
(.5 seconds ON/ .5 seconds OFF) when
the button is held for the allotted time.
The Power/Health LED will turn OFF
when the button is released, and other
LEDs will stop flashing.
After a short delay, additional LEDs may
turn OFF and the WAC will reboot.
Once reboot completes (approximately
1 minute), Power/Health LED and
802.15.4 LED, and the Wi-Fi LED should
be ON steady. Other LEDs may also be
on dependent on connections.
All programming will be cleared for the
Wireless Area Controller and reset to
factory defaults including:
• Removing all 802.15.4 device pairing
• All user accounts
• Clearing user-uploaded custom
certificates
• Network configuration including:
• Wi-Fi client settings
• Wi-Fi access point settings
• Ethernet settings
• Clearing all programming including
area and zone designations
• Resetting WAC name to default
Wireless Area Controller (WAC2-POE) with Outdoor Rated Enclosure WaveLinx Pro
IB50301921 page 9
June 2022
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