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Setting up your second GigaSpire BLAST u4 or u4m 

(as a satellite) Using wired backhaul

1

2

Connect one end of the 

supplied Ethernet cable to the 

LAN port found on the back 

of the first u6 and the other 

end of the cable to the WAN 

port on the back of the 

satellite u4 system.

3m

Ethernet

NOTE: 

Once pairing is successfully 

complete, both systems will show a solid 

blue light (this may take several minutes). 

You can then move to step 3.

Set up your Calix CommandIQ 

App  (see last page for details).

3

Connect the GigaSpire 

BLAST u6 to a power outlet. 

Summary of Contents for GigaSpire BLAST u6

Page 1: ...1 2021 Calix All rights reserved Simplify Excite Grow Calix GigaSpire BLAST u6 u4 System Setup Guide for Employee User Group This document updated as of July 22 2021...

Page 2: ...y contacting gigahelp calix com to schedule a TAC assisted install How do I get started The following slides provide quick start instructions to get you up and running Please keep in mind your experie...

Page 3: ...lacement of your GigaSpire systems is important Do not place your GigaSpire system Behind a large mirror or in a room that is separated from the rest of the home by dense building materials like concr...

Page 4: ...e refers to the default password to the Wi Fi network required when connecting your devices e g smart phones tablets laptops etc To avoid having to reconnect your existing devices e g smart phones tab...

Page 5: ...5 2021 Calix All rights reserved Simplify Excite Grow Setting up your GigaSpire BLAST systems...

Page 6: ...gateway and the other end of the cable to the WAN port on the back of the u6 Ethernet 3 Note The SSID network name of your new GigaSpire will be Calix GigaSpire WiFi when the system has checked into...

Page 7: ...o set up your Calix CommandIQ App see last page for details 3 Note The LED on both of the systems will flash GREEN when pairing for wireless backhaul The u6 should blink green and return to solid blue...

Page 8: ...e LAN port found on the back of the first u6 and the other end of the cable to the WAN port on the back of the satellite u4 system 3m Ethernet NOTE Once pairing is successfully complete both systems w...

Page 9: ...that appears within the app then scan the QR Code that is affixed to the bottom of your GigaSpire BLAST u6 or on the sticker that came in your box Note You will be asked to allow the CommandIQ App to...

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