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Connecting to the TIDAL WAVE
Connect the Tidal Wave ethernet cable to your
computer’s Ethernet port or to a router. If
using a router make sure that your laptop or
tablet is WIRELESSLY connected to the router
that the device is PHYSICALLY connected to.
If your computer is directly connected via
ethernet cable to the Tidal Wave, then after
several seconds your computer should receive
an IP address from the system. (Windows
computers will generally show the message
icon “Connected” at the bottom of the screen).
Please be sure that the browser you are using
is up to date. It may be best to use Mozilla
Firefox or Google Chrome if you have the
option. Next, Open your browser and type: “
192.168.89.1 ” into the address bar and press
“enter”. The Network Scan page will then
open. Depending on the device you are using
to manage the Tidal Wave system; the page
looks similar to this. (SEE figure 2a.)
Scanning for HotSpot Networks
If necessary you can refresh the network list by
clicking the “Scan” tab to the left. The list of
wireless networks (HotSpots) is ordered by
signal strength: the strongest signals are
indicated by the color GREEN. You will also
see ORANGE or RED for weaker signals.
These bars will also fluctuate as the signal
changes around you. To connect to a Hotspot,
click on the HotSpot name (SSID). There will
be a drop down once you click on the network
you are trying to connect to. In the blank space
type in a password. The Unit will then attempt
to negotiate a connection with the remote
Hotspot. During this process the screen will
show “Three dots (...), Checking IP, Got
Internet”. Do not click on anything until this
process is completed. Afterwards click the
network that you are connected to, to see your
current network status. (SEE figure 2a.)
The Serial# and firmware version of your unit is on the “Settings
Page”.
The Tidal Wave power consumption is regulated PoE 12v -- 1A.
Try power cycling the unit initially. Meaning to power it off and
then on again. This should last 30 secs and should be the Tidal
Wave as well as the router it is connected to.
If you are seeing poor performance in the gain of your system then
check the low loss antenna cable connections. Make sure that the
connectors are on securely and screwed on tightly so that the gold
pin is in place. If you re-terminated the low loss antenna cable be
sure that it is soldered and crimped (If necessary for the connector).
This is usually done by a professional installer.
Be sure that you are not overpowering or underpowering your
Tidal Wave and causing it to fail.
Favoriting Hotspots
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TIDAL WAVE Settings
Clicking on the “Settings” tab opens the above
page. “Disabling EC Firewall” removes your
protection from access by other network users.
However, it may be necessary to disable this
feature to access some HotSpots. Clicking
“reboot” disconnects the Tidal Wave from the
current hotspot and also refreshes the
connection. You may have to reconnect after a
reboot if the hotspot is not a favorited network.
You can also statically set the wireless side of
the Tidal Wave in settings at the bottom left of
the page. (Please be sure that you understand
IP addressing when changing this function.)
1.) Connect to the network that you want to favorite.
2.) Once connected, click the yellow star to the left of the network
bar to favorite the Wi-Fi network source.
TIP: You can see a full listing of all favorited networks in the
“favorites” link to the left of the screen. You can also delete
a network from your favorites in this same location.
Follow Prompts for Splash Pages / Captive Portals
Troubleshooting your TIDAL WAVE
Scan
Stats
Settings
Weather
Social Media
Favorites
-55 dBm
-0 dBm
-0 dBm
-75 dBm
-13 dBm
Channel: 0 Mobile Data 1
Mobile Data 2
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Channel: 0
Channel: 6
Channel: 11
Channel: 11
Connection: Mobile Data 1
IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP)
Internet: Verizon
NOTE: If you have mobile broadband devices installed and
need to reset them (i.e. adding and/or removing SIM cards,
etc.), please disconnect any existing connections below, then
click on the red “X” next to “Internet:” on the top right to reset
the devices.
Available wireless networks
(32)
Channels Graph
Sort networks by:
Signal strength only Security, then signal
Current connection (Click here to disconnect.)
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Figure 2a.
Scan
Stats
Settings
Weather
Social Media
Favorites
Select:
Firewall
Reboot
Wi-Fi Transmit Power
Current settings:
(Local)
Current Connection:
Use Static IP
IP Address:
MAC:
Netmask:
Gateway:
Internet IP Address:
ISP:
City:
Region/State:
Country:
Latitude:
Longitude:
IP Type:
10.58.77.32
12:13:AA:BB:CD:45
255.255.255.192
10.58.77.33
204.156.181.120
Verizon
Seattle
Washington
United States
47.6062
-122.3321
DHCP
IP Address: 192.168.89.1
MAC: 1a:2b:3c:4d:hd:6f
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Change settings
Change settings
Auto
NOTE: It is not possible to change the IP settings for mobile broadband connections. Also, it is
recommended that you reboot this unit after making changes to the static IP settings above. Lastly, please
remember to turn off the static IP option prior to connecting to a different hotspot.
Connection: Mobile Data 1
IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP)
Internet: Verizon
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