WiFi Connection Tips
WiFi Connection Tips
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WiFi Connection Tips
To use or configure Wi-REACH Classic, you will need to connect to it with a device
that has WiFi capability.
When turned ON, Wi-REACH Classic automatically establishes an ad-hoc WiFi access
point, regardless if a USB modem is connected or not.
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Wi-REACH Classic WiFi Range
The typical WiFi range for Wi-REACH Classic is about 30 meters (about 100 feet) in a
home environment, and up to 100 meters in an unobstructed outdoor environment.
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Connecting to Wi-REACH Classic with a WiFi Manager Application
Every computer or device has its own WiFi manager to manage the WiFi connection
process, therefore, you should connect to Wi-REACH Classic using the same process
you use to connect to any other WiFi connection you are used to.
Wi-REACH Classic is shipped from the factory with a unique SSID consisting of "Wi-
REACH" and an 8 digit unique code (for example "Wi-REACH 12345678").
Therefore, when connecting to Wi-REACH Classic the first time, you should look for
this name in the list of WiFi networks in the WiFi Manager application.
If you have changed the SSID in the "WiFi" configuration page, then you should look
for that name in the list of WiFi networks.
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Using more than 1 Wi-REACH Classic
Make sure each Wi-REACH Classic has a unique SSID.
If more than one unit with the same SSID will be turned ON in the immediate area,
you will not be able to know which Wi-REACH Classic you are connected to.
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Managing WiFi Users
Any user connected to Wi-REACH Classic has access to its configuration website at
http://192.168.0.1
. If you do not want to allow users full access to the configuration
website, you should enter a password in the "Admin" configuration page. This will
allow regular users access just to the main information page in the configuration
website.
Wi-REACH Classic contains a DHCP server which provides IP addresses to WiFi users
that connect to it. Based on the max number of clients (default is 5) you set in the
"DHCP" configuration page, that many users can get connected. You will be able to
see how many IP addresses the DHCP server has given out in the "DHCP Clients" tab
in the "DHCP" configuration screen.
However, Wi-REACH Classic will also allow clients with static IP addresses within its
IP segment to also route data and connect to Wi-REACH Classic. Those clients will
not appear in the "DHCP Clients" tab.
If you do not want people "stealing" connectivity from you, you should set the WiFi
security in the "WiFi" configuration screen.