RedPort Halo Assembly instructions

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Halo Wi-Fi Extender
System
Installation and Setup Guide

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Hazards, Safety and Concerns
Electrical Hazard Warning - Caution when installing
and using electrical devices. Electricity can cause
injury or death.
Electromagnetic (EM) Radiation Warning - Caution
when using devices that emit EM or Radio
Frequency emitting devices such as Wi-Fi. The
Halo should be installed and operated at least eight
inches away from people.
Component Damage Warning - Hard-wiring the
Halo Extender and associated equipment into the
vessel electrical system should be accomplished by
a certied electrician.
Component Damage Warning - Do not power the
Halo without the Antenna being attached to the
Extender Base. Doing so could cause permanent
damage to the equipment. See pages 5-8 for
physical setup guidance.

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Table of Contents
Hazards, Safety and Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Physical setup and conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Halo App for Apple iOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Halo App for Google Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Halo App additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mac or PC setup and conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Corporate details and contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Specications
Model Name - RedPort Halo Wi-Fi Extender System
Description - Wi-Fi signal boosting outdoor antenna
Antenna Radio Frequency Range - 2.4 GHz
Antenna Compatibility - 802.11 b/g/n
Antenna Gain - 9 dbi
Antenna Horizontal Beam - 360 degrees
Antenna Directivity - Omni-Directional
Ports - 1x Ethernet/RJ45
Buttons - 1x Factory Reset labeled “Reset”
LED Indicators - 1x Power, 1x Connection, 1x Signal Strength
Browser Support - None, intended to be connected to RedPort
Optimizer hotspot router device
Dimensions - 28 in (L), 3 in (W), 3 in (H)
Weight - 9 oz
Power - 12 V AC
*Operating Range (distance) - Maximum possible - 7 miles
*Operating Throughput - Maximum possible - 72.2 Mbps
*Performance is dependent on many variables including but not
limited to: distance to gaining Wi-Fi signal; strength of gaining
Wi-Fi signal; foliage or obstacles between Halo antenna and
gaining Wi-Fi signal; or weather conditions.
Regulatory Information and Certications
FCC ID : 2AB879331
CE
ROHS
Product Warranty Information
RedPort hardware carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty
against defects from the date of sale.
Product Support Information
RedPort agrees to provide initial customer assistance, up to
thirty (30) minutes at no charge, for products and services
purchased. It is recommended that a customer has reasonable
knowledge of basic computer and software setup procedures
for the initial installation.

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Run the Ethernet
cable through
the opening of
the metal base.
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Screw the antenna tube onto the
extender base.
Important!
Attach the antenna to the extender
FIRST before connecting power.
Failing to do so may damage your
equipment and VOID warranty.
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Place the o-ring
around the bottom
part of the middle
threaded connector.

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Run the Ethernet cable
through the metal base,
threaded connector and
place gray plastic gasket
around Ethernet cable as
shown.
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Push gray plastic gasket
into the hole. To create a
watertight seal, add
silicone if desired.

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Screw all components
together, being careful
not to strip the thread
on the WiFi extender
connectors.
The screw in small
connector screws into
the metal base
using provided Allen
Wrench.
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6
Plug the
Ethernet cable
into the
Ethernet post
on the base of
the extender.

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Screw the 12V AC adapter onto
the Optimizer power port.
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Plug Wi-Fi Extender Ethernet
cable into Optimizer LAN Port.

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Mounting the Wi-Fi Extender
Install the Wi-Fi Extender on any standard 14 TPI 1” threaded
antenna mount. The Halo does not include a standard antenna
mount. Standard antenna mounts can easily be found online or
at your local marine supply store.
Access to the Extender may be occasionally needed, so
consider mounting in a location that can be reached at all times.
Take caution when transporting or underway as branches and
other objects can cause damage to the Extender and antenna.
Mounting on a Ship
The Wi-Fi Extender can be installed
in many dierent locations
on-board. For best results, mount
the Wi-Fi Extender as high above
the water line as possible. This will
increase the chances of capturing
Wi-Fi via line-of-site.
Mounting on a Vehicle or Building
The Wi-Fi Extender can be installed on vehicles or buildings to
capture long distance Wi-Fi. For best results, mount the Wi-Fi
Extender as high o the ground as possible.

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Halo Wi-Fi App
The Halo Wi-Fi App allows control of your Halo system from
your phone or tablet. Available on the Apple App Store & Google
Play Store. Use of the Halo Wi-Fi App is the RECOMMENDED
way to setup and use your Halo Long Range Wi-Fi Extender.
iOS Halo Wi-Fi App Installation and Setup
1. Download the Halo App
For iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch with iOS 10.3 or later) Search
for “Halo WiFi” in the Apple App Store.
2. Assemble and plug your RedPort Halo into an Optimizer
Reference the diagrams (pages 5-8) for assembly, then power
on all equipment.
3. Connect to the Optimizer
Navigate to Settings on your mobile device and click <Wi-Fi>.
Find the Optimizer which will be displayed as wXa-203-xxxx.
Click <”wXa-203-xxxx”>.
NOTE: This is making the connection between your iOS
device and the Optimizer.

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4. Open Halo Wi-Fi App
Click <Halo WiFi App> icon on your device.
5. Congure Halo Wi-Fi
There are two ways to congure the Halo Wi-Fi. 1. You can click
<Press Here to Search for Networks> or 2. You can click <WiFi>
at the bottom of the Halo Wi-Fi App “Home” page.
NOTE: This is making the connection between the
Halo/Optimizer and the Wi-Fi network you are boosting.
6. Select Wi-Fi Source
Connect to the Wi-Fi network of your choice (marina, land-
based hotspot, etc.) by clicking <”network name”>. If required,
enter the password for the selected network, then click <Join>.
Optionally you can click <Rescan> to force a new search.
Optionally you can sort found networks by Wi-Fi strength; Open
Wi-Fi; Closed Wi-Fi (password protected); A-Z (alphabetically);
or Z-A (reverse alphabetically).

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7. Installation and Setup Complete
At the Halo WiFi App “Home” page the signal strength indicator
will populate into a full green bar. You can now exit the Halo App
and enjoy Internet usage.

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Android Halo Wi-Fi App Installation and Setup
1. Download the Halo App
For Android (any Android device 5.0 or later) Search for “Halo
WiFi” in the Google Play Store.
2. Assemble and plug your RedPort Halo into an Optimizer
Reference the diagrams (pages 5-8) for assembly, then power
on all equipment.
3. Connect to the Optimizer
Navigate to Settings on your mobile device and click <Wi-Fi>.
Find the Optimizer which will be displayed as wXa-203-xxxx.
Click <”wXa-203-xxxx”>.
NOTE: This is making the connection between your
Android device and the Optimizer.

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4. Open Halo Wi-Fi App
Click <Halo WiFi App> icon on your device.
5. Congure Halo Wi-Fi
There are two ways to congure the Halo Wi-Fi. 1. You can click
<Press Here to Search for Networks> or 2. You can click <WiFi>
at the bottom of the Halo Wi-Fi App “Home” page.
NOTE: This is making the connection between the
Halo/Optimizer and the Wi-Fi network you are boosting.
6. Select WiFi Source
Connect to the Wi-Fi source of your choice (marina, land-based
hotspot, etc.) by clicking <”network name”>. If required, enter
the password for the selected network, then click <Join>.
Optionally you can click <Rescan> to force a new search.
Optionally you can sort found networks by WiFi strength; Open
WiFi; Closed WiFi (password protected); A-Z (alphabetically); or
Z-A (reverse alphabetically).

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7. Installation and Setup Complete
At the Halo Wi-Fi App “Home” page the signal strength indicator
will populate into a full green bar. You can now exit the Halo App
and enjoy Internet usage.

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Halo Wi-Fi App Additional Options
Settings - Click <Settings>
NOTE: The Optimizer will revert to default settings if you
accomplish a Factory Reset by pushing the “RST” button on the
front of the Optimizer.
The Optimizer default password is set to “webxaccess”. This
password permits your Halo App to make changes to the
Optimizer. In the screen shot below, the password has been
changed to “webxaccess2020” and then clicking “Save”.
The “WiFi” name is factory set to a “wXa-203-xxxx” set of
characters. In the screen shot below, the Wi-Fi Name has been
changed to “seacruiser1” and then clicking “Save”. Once the
“WiFi Name” is changed, the new name will appear in a Wi-Fi
Search as shown in the screen shot below.
The “WiFi” password is factory set to be blank (no characters).
Adding a password increases the security of your WiFi network.
If changes have been made to settings, click <Save>.

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Halo Mac or PC Device Installation and Setup
NOTE: Using the Halo App is the Recommended process for
installation and setup (see page 10).
1. Assemble and plug your RedPort Halo into an Optimizer
Reference the diagrams (pages 5-8) for assembly, then power
on all equipment.
2. Connect to the Optimizer
Navigate to Wi-Fi Settings of your Mac or PC device and click
Find the listed Optimizer network which will be displayed as
wXa-1xx-xxxx. Click <”wXa-1xx-xxxx”>.
3. Open a Web Browser
Open a web browser of your preference and enter 192.168.10.1
(Optimizer Interface) in the address bar and press <enter>.
4. Login to User Interface (UI)
Username: admin
Password: webxaccess
Click <Login>
For initial Installation and Setup, the Halo will be congured from
RedPort with the Wi-Fi Extender Mode enabled, as shown in the
following screen shot.

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5. Connect WiFi Extender
Click <Connect> in the “WiFi Extender Setup”.
NOTE: Your browser will redirect to 192.168.10.177 (Halo
Interface). See next screen shot.
6. Scan for Wi-Fi Network
Click <Scan> to Search for available WiFi.
7. Select Wi-Fi Network
Click <Join Network> for the network of choice.

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8. Enter Wi-Fi Network Password
Enter password as needed. Click <Submit>.
9. Accept Network
Click <Save & Apply>.
The Halo Wi-Fi extender is now congured and is ready for use.
You can now exit the User Interface and enjoy Internet usage.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(More FAQ located at halowi.net)
I do not see anything when I go to 192.168.10.1 or halowi.net?
If you open up a web browser and do not see the UI of the
Optimizer, ensure you are connected to the Optimizer’s Wi-Fi
called “wXa-203-xxxx”. If Wi-Fi connection veried, perform a
factory reset (press the black inset button under “RST” on the
front panel with a pen or paperclip for 15 seconds, then let go).
Wait for the lights on the top of the Optimizer to stop ashing
(30 seconds of ashing).You should now see the Wi-Fi network.
I can’t nd the Optimizer’s Wi-Fi name?
The Optimizer’s Wi-Fi is called “wXa-203-xxxx” by default. If you
do not see it in the list of Wi-Fi networks, look at the Optimizer
and see if the lights on top are illuminated. If not, is the
Optimizer plugged in? If the WLAN light is illuminated and the
Wi-Fi network is not viewable, perform a factory reset (press the
black inset button under “RST” on the front panel with a pen or
paperclip for 15 seconds, then let go). Wait for the lights on the
top of the Optimizer to stop ashing (30 seconds of ashing).
You should now see the Wi-Fi network.
I logged into the Optimizer and do not see the connect button?
If you have logged into the Optimizer’s interface and do not see
“steps 1-3” or do not see the <scan> button - Look at the Wi-Fi
extender. Are there any lights on? It requires power through the
Ethernet cable (POE) that is connected to the Optimizer Lan
port. The Halo Wi-Fi extender needs to be plugged into the LAN
port and not the SAT port.
I don’t see any lights on the Halo Wi-Fi Extender?
If you do not see any lights on the Wi-Fi extender, you most
likely have not plugged the Ethernet cable into the bottom of the
Wi-Fi Extender and then plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN
port of the Optimizer.
After I joined a network to repeat, the signal said 0?
If you join a Wi-Fi network and after you click
<Save and Apply>, the signal drops to 0, this means you have
typed in the password for the Wi-Fi network you are attempting
to repeat, incorrectly.