Garage Smart GS100-CR User manual

GarageSmartTM User’s Manual
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User’s Manual
English (US)
Version 0.17a
For use with models:
GS100-CRS100N

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The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. This
manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the
express written consent of GarageSmart. All technical specifications, drawings, etc., are subject
to copyright law.
© 2022, GarageSmart
All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................5
About this User Guide ....................................................................................................................5
List of nomenclature...................................................................................................................5
List of definitions ........................................................................................................................5
List of icons................................................................................................................................5
Precautionary and Safety Information ............................................................................................6
Legal notices ..................................................................................................................................7
Liability.......................................................................................................................................7
Trademarks................................................................................................................................7
Customer Service...........................................................................................................................8
E-mail.........................................................................................................................................8
Welcome.............................................................................................................9
Introducing Your GarageSmart™ Device...................................................................................9
Getting Started.................................................................................................10
What’s Included........................................................................................................................10
Optional Parts and Accessories...............................................................................................10
Pre-Installation.................................................................................................11
Creating a GarageSmart™ Account (Online Control Panel).........................................................11
Router Security Configuration.......................................................................................................12
Installation .......................................................................................................15
Installation and wiring...................................................................................................................15
Alternate Mounting .......................................................................................................................22
Wi-Fi Setup.......................................................................................................24
Configure the GarageSmart™ Device to a secure Wi-Fi network.................................................24
Controlling the GarageSmart™ Device ..........................................................28
The GarageSmart™ App..............................................................................................................28
App Installation.........................................................................................................................28
Adding Users, Remote Keys, and Scheduling..........................................................................28
App Setup ................................................................................................................................29
Controlling Garage Doors using the GarageSmart™ App........................................................31
Verify Garage Door Status using the GarageSmart™ App ......................................................35
Troubleshooting & Help..................................................................................36
Finding your default gateway address..........................................................................................36
Status Codes................................................................................................................................37
Reboot..........................................................................................................................................38
Factory Reset...............................................................................................................................38
Most Common Problems..............................................................................................................39
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................40

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Technical Specifications.................................................................................41

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Introduction
About this User Guide
List of nomenclature
PC Personal Computer
RF Radio Frequency
ISP Internet Service Provider
List of definitions
FCC An independent U.S. government regulatory agency responsible
for overseeing all interstate and international communications.
Port Forwarding Port forwarding is a feature that forwards inbound traffic from the
Internet on a specific port, to reach a single device on your local
network.
Static IP A fixed IP Address that a specific device on your network uses
when connected to your router.
IP Address A unique string of characters that identifies each computer using
the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network.
Gateway Address An IP address that traffic gets sent to when it's bound for a
destination outside the current network. This is the router's
private IP address.
Mac Address A unique identifier that is assigned by the manufacturer to a
piece of network hardware (in this case, the GarageSmart™
device).
List of icons
Some sections within the manual contain Notes (located at the end of
each section), which provides further information pertaining to an item
or step within the section. This is shown by one or more numbers at
the end of a sentence or paragraph, Example: (1) (2)

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Precautionary and Safety Information
CAUTION:
Internal circuit card components are extremely sensitive to
electrostatic discharge. Be careful not to touch internal circuitry
prior to discharging any static buildup on yourself. To discharge
yourself, touch a grounded metal object such as conductor an earth-
grounded metal enclosure.
CAUTION:
Do not get the GarageSmart™device wet or expose to extreme
moisture with the cover off or loose, as this may damage the unit
and void its warranty.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the cover or touch inside the GarageSmart™device
with power applied as shock may occur.

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Legal notices
Liability
The software, websites, apps and the manual are subject to change without notice.
GarageSmart™is not liable for the accuracy of the information contained in this manual,
on its websites, in its apps or for damages resulting from the use of the GarageSmart™
device, this manual, websites or apps.
Trademarks
GarageSmart™is a trademark of GarageSmart™
is a trademark of GarageSmart™
All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies.

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Customer Service
Visit the GarageSmart™website, www.garagesmart.net/support.html to view our support
page.
On this page you can:
• Reset your account password.
• Find warranty information.
•Send an e-mail to GarageSmart™ customer service.
• Faqs on the most asked questions and answers.
E-mail
To ensure a timely response, use e-mail at www.garagesmart.net/contact.html
Customers will receive a response within a short period of time.

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Welcome
Introducing Your GarageSmart™ Device
Welcome to the exciting world of monitoring, opening, closing, and stopping your garage
doors.
The GarageSmart™GS100-CR device is an IP66 weather resistant device that is durable
for commercial or industry applications for indoor environments. The device allows you to
reliably monitor, open, close or stop one commercial door from anywhere in the world.
The GarageSmart™device allows you to grant remote access with the use of a Master
Key to as many users (staff members, employees, etc.) as needed. Customized
individual schedules are also available by providing unique Remote Keys that expire
when you need them to. The GarageSmart™device also keeps an accurate log so that
you'll always know exactly when and who is opening and closing your garage doors.
The GarageSmart™device also contains built in Auto Shut features. Set your garage
doors to close automatically from 10 minutes up to 2 hours after being left open, or have
them close at a pre-determined time of your choosing (for example; every night at
10:00PM for security).

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Getting Started
What’s Included
Your GarageSmart™device comes with the following:
• Welcome Letter
Optional Parts and Accessories
The following parts and accessories are available and can be purchased by contacting
GarageSmart™or through the GarageSmart™web store:
•Garage Door Sensors