WT-ROUTER Router Installation Instructions
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To determine if routers are required in a mesh network
installation, check the network status of all the
WT-4000 Series Room Thermostats in the network. If
the signal strength indicator shows good network
communication with the WT-BAC-IP Gateway, then no
routers are required. If the signal strength indicator
shows poor network communication with the gateway,
then routers are required to extend the range of
transmissions up to 750 ft (229 m). Try to position the
router somewhere between the devices that are offline
and the devices connected to the network.
In order for the devices to connect to the same mesh
network, they all must have the same Group ID. The
Group ID is set at the factory and cannot be changed in
the field. Figure 2 illustrates the white sticker on the
back of the router that shows the location of the
Group ID.
Installing the WT-ROUTER Router
To install the WT-ROUTER Router:
1.
Position the router in an indoor location with good
wireless reception. Verify that the router is within
100 to 250 ft (30 to 76 m) of the other devices in
the mesh network.
Note:
Avoid installing the router near equipment that
may interfere with the 2.4 GHz RF signal, such as
cordless telephones or Wi-Fi access points that
operate on the 2.4 GHz ISM band.
2.
Document the device ID and location of each
router on the floor plan prior to installation. The
device ID sticker is located on the back of the
router.
Note:
You may operate the router while it is resting on
a desktop or mounted to a wall. If the router is mounted
to a wall, be sure to secure it in place using the
appropriate fasteners (field furnished).
3.
Plug the power adaptor (included with the router)
into a 110/120 VAC outlet, then plug the power jack
on the power supply cable into the power
connector on the side of the router (Figure 1).
4.
If the
PWR
LED indicator is not green, remove
the connector panel access cover and slide the
OFF/ON
switch to the
ON
position (Figure 1).
5.
Reinstall the connector panel access cover.
6.
Confirm that the
STS
LED on the router (Figure 1)
and the signal strength indicator on the WT-4000
Series Room Thermostat indicate good wireless
communication between the devices.
Repair Information
If the WT-ROUTER Router fails to operate within its
specifications, replace the unit. For a replacement
router, contact the nearest Johnson Controls
representative.
Figure 2: White Sticker on Back of Router
Showing Location of Group ID
