Wave wifi Tidal wave User manual

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How to Congure/Operate

1. Plug one end of the ethernet cable provided into the ethernet port of the unit.

2. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the PoE (Power Over Ethernet) injector.

3. Plug the power supply into the PoE injector (Both lights on the PoE should show solid green).

4. Plug the PoE injector into the ethernet port of a laptop, computer or router.

TIP: When plugging into a router it will be the Internet (WAN) port.

Connecting to Internet via physical connection

1. Open a web browser and type in 192.168.89.1 in the URL bar at the top.

2. From the network scan page, connect to a network that you are familiar with.

3. The connection should read, “(Three dots)..., Checking IP, Got Internet”.

Cellular

Antenna

1 Gig PoE

Ethernet Port

2.4GHz

Antenna

5GHz

Antenna

Power

Main

Direct ethernet connection

Wi-Fi Antennas must be

mounted 15 - 25ft o the

waterline.

Cat5 Ethernet Cable

Sec.

DataData

Data

Ports 2, 3, and 4 are WAN ports.

Ports 1 and 5 are LAN ports.

Data

Cat5 Ethernet Cable

Insert SIM Card with Notch in rst and

Contacts faced up toward blue light.

Contact

Data Only

Non-E911 SIM

Notch

x2 Dual Band Antennas

PoE Injector

x2 Spare N Connector

x2 Wi Antenna

Cat5e Ethernet Cable

Cell Antenna Kit

x2 Low Loss 400 Cable

12V Power Supply

Cellular Antenna

Accessories

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Connecting to Internet via wireless connection

1. Connect wirelessly to the router that your TIDAL WAVE unit is PHYSICALLY connected to via laptop, tablet or smartphone.

2. Open a browser and at the top URL bar type: 192.168.89.1

3. Once on the interface page, click on a network and type in a password if needed.

4. The connection should read “(Three dots)..., Checking IP, Got Internet”.

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. 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 Mozil-

la 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 be displayed. (See Figure 2a.)

Troubleshooting your TIDAL WAVE

• The Serial# and rmware version of your unit is located to the bottom-right of the “Settings Page”.

• The TIDAL WAVE power consumption is regulated PoE 12v -- 1A.

• Try power cycling the unit by powering it o and then on again.

• Be sure that you are not overpowering or underpowering your TIDAL WAVE which can cause it to fail.

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 uctuate 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 which you are trying to connect. 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 see your current net-

work status, which will show Connected to network: YES, IP obtained: YES, Internet Detected: YES. (See Figure 2b.)

Favoriting Hotspots

1. Connect to the network that you want to favorite.

2. Once connected, click the yellow star to the left of the network bar (See Figure 2b.) to favorite the Wi-Fi internet source.

TIP: You can see a full listing of all favorited networks in the “favorites” tab to the left of the screen.

You can also delete a network from your favorites list in this same location.

Figure 2a.

Figure 2b.

Figure 2c.

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TIDAL WAVE Settings

Clicking on the “Settings”tab displays the following page. Disabling “Firewall” removes your protection from access by other net-

work users. However, it may be necessary to disable this feature to access some HotSpots. Clicking Reboot will reload the operat-

ing system. You may have to reconnect after a reboot if the hotspot is not a favorited network. You can also assign a static IP to the

TIDAL WAVE. (Please be sure that you understand IP addressing when changing this function.) (See Figure 2c.)

Cellular Conguration

1. Before trying to connect to a cellular network, insert the SIM (you should hear a click), go to the Settings Page, scroll down

to Mobile Data Interfaces and type in the APN. (Your cellular provider should have this information). Click Change Settings

to apply the changes. (See Figure 3a.)

2. Save the settings. Go to the scan page and wait about 2 minutes for the Mobile Data 1 network to come back up.

3. On the scan page, check to make sure that the Mobile Data 1 network shows the cellular provider’s name in parentheses. If it

shows Searching or Attempting, please wait until it reads the provider’s name then click Mobile Data 1 and connect.

(See Figure 3b.)

4. If it does not connect then check your APN to make sure it is spelled correctly. Otherwise, Reset the interface on the Scan

Page by clicking the Reset Interface button .

5. To check your connection status look to the right uppermost half of the screen. You should see: (See Figure 3c.)

a. Your current connection.

b. Your current IP address given to you by the connection you are receiving your internet service from.

c. Whether or not you have internet on the device.

d. Your usage on this connection (Please Note: The data usage information is lost when the device is power cycled or rebooted).

6. To switch SIM cards rst disconnect from your current connection. You can either click the internet check mark at the top right

of the screen, or you can click the hyperlink right above the network name that says Current connection (Disconnect).

Take out your SIM card. (See Figure 3c.)

7. Follow steps 1 - 4.

Mobile Data 1 is the name of the SIM module inside of your system. It will always read “Searching” when a SIM is not inserted

in the port. And will always be the upper most network on the list. The Mobile Data 1 SSID may take up to two minutes to

become visible upon initial setup, reboot or power cycle.

Figure 3a.

Figure 3b.

Figure 3c.

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FCC Warning

Any Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-

tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try