IoT Defense SimpliNET2 User manual

SimpliNET2
Mesh WiFi System
User Guide
v190716

What is a WiFi Mesh System ?
Classic WiFi Router
WiFi signal degrades with distance and obstructions in signal path
Ethernet
Broadband
Modem WiFi signal
Mesh
WiFi
Router
WiFi signal strength degrades with distance
Classic
WiFi
Router
WiFi Mesh Router
Mesh Extender units amplify the WiFi signal while broadcasting the same SSID
Ethernet
Broadband
Modem
Mesh
WiFi
Router
WiFi signal strength does not degrade with distance
Mesh
WiFi
Router
Mesh
WiFi
Router
Mesh
WiFi
Extender
Mesh
WiFi
Router
Mesh
WiFi
Extender
WiFi backhaul
WiFi backhaul
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Mesh WiFi System
A Mesh WiFi system provides better WiFi coverage throughout your
home.
A Mesh WiFi system comprises of a single Mesh WiFi Router and one or more
Mesh WiFi Range Extenders.
The SimpliNET2 Mesh WiFi System is available in 4 different packages
Package
Contents
SimpliNET2 Mesh System (3 Pc.)
1 x Router + 2 x Extenders
The extenders in this package are pre
-paired with the Router.
SimpliNET2 Mesh System (2 Pc.)
1 x Router + 1 x Extenders
The extender in this package is pre
-paired with the Router.
SimpliNET2 Mesh Router
1 x Router
SimpliNET2 Mesh Range Extender
1 x Extender
SimpliNET2 Extenders cannot be used by themselves. They must be used
along with a SimpliNET2 Mesh Router.
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Understating your hardware
Section 1
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Identifying Router and Extenders
Extender
White Top
Router
Grey Top
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Router and Extender Ports
Router ports
1 x 1 Gbps Internet (WAN) Port
2 x 1 Gbps LAN Ports
1 x USB 2.0 port
Extender ports
3 x 1 Gbps LAN Ports
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Switches and Buttons
Router
Power adapter input
5V –3.0A
Extender
Pairing Button
Press for 1 second to pair
router with extender
Reset Button
Press for 6 seconds to reset
to factory default settings
Power ON/OFF Switch
Connect power adapter and
then turn ON
Power ON/OFF Switch
Connect power adapter and
then turn ON
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LED and Touch Pad
Router Extender
Touch pad for GuestLink
Status LED
Located below
the Touch pad
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LED Status
LED Display
Pattern
Router and Extender State
Solid Purple
The extender is starting up or rebooting.
Flashing Blue
The Extender and Router are pairing
GuestLink
is attempting to allow a guest to connect to
SimpliNET2_TouchLink WiFi network.
Solid Blue
The Range Extender is connected to the router.
Solid Red
The connection between Router and Extender is weak.
Flashing Red
The Router cannot access the Internet
The Extender cannot connect to the Router.
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Resetting the Router or Extender
The following steps will reset the Router or Extender to the default factory
settings and will result in loss of any changes you have made to the router
including changes to WiFi SSID, WiFi security key and login password.
To perform a hardware reset
1. Power on the router –ensure that power switch is set to ON position.
2. Use a paperclip to press the reset button (see picture) for about 6 seconds or till the
LED turns purple.
3. Then release the reset button. When the device completes the reset sequence, the
LED will change color. Please be patient.
4. Use the Login Password displayed on the label at the bottom of the device to log
into the router using the web interface.
Router/Extender Reset Button
Power Switch set to ON
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