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RedPort Halo, Installation And Setup Manual

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Version 1.0 - May 29, 2020

Table of Contents

Hazards, Safety and Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Physical setup and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Mounting details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Halo App for Apple iOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Halo App for Google Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Halo App additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mac or PC setup and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Corporate details and contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Summary of Contents for Halo

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 May 29 2020 Halo Wi Fi Extender System Installation and Setup Guide ...

Page 2: ...tting devices such as Wi Fi The Halo should be installed and operated at least eight inches away from people Component Damage Warning Hard wiring the Halo Extender and associated equipment into the vessel electrical system should be accomplished by a certified electrician Component Damage Warning Do not power the Halo without the Antenna being attached to the Extender Base Doing so could cause per...

Page 3: ...duct specifications 4 Physical setup and configuration 5 Mounting details 9 Halo App for Apple iOS 10 Halo App for Google Android 13 Halo App additional information 16 Mac or PC setup and configuration 17 Frequently asked questions 20 Corporate details and contact information 24 ...

Page 4: ...istance Maximum possible 7 miles Operating Throughput Maximum possible 72 2 Mbps Performance is dependent on many variables including but not limited to distance to gaining Wi Fi signal strength of gaining Wi Fi signal foliage or obstacles between Halo antenna and gaining Wi Fi signal or weather conditions Regulatory Information and Certifications FCC ID 2AB879331 CE ROHS Product Warranty Informat...

Page 5: ...he metal base 2 1 Screw the antenna tube onto the extender base Important Attach the antenna to the extender FIRST before connecting power Failing to do so may damage your equipment and VOID warranty 3 Place the o ring around the bottom part of the middle threaded connector ...

Page 6: ...020 Run the Ethernet cable through the metal base threaded connector and place gray plastic gasket around Ethernet cable as shown 4 5 Push gray plastic gasket into the hole To create a watertight seal add silicone if desired ...

Page 7: ...nts together being careful not to strip the thread on the WiFi extender connectors The screw in small connector screws into the metal base using provided Allen Wrench 7 6 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet post on the base of the extender ...

Page 8: ...8 Version 1 0 May 29 2020 Screw the 12V AC adapter onto the Optimizer power port 8 9 8 Plug Wi Fi Extender Ethernet cable into Optimizer LAN Port ...

Page 9: ...at all times Take caution when transporting or underway as branches and other objects can cause damage to the Extender and antenna Mounting on a Ship The Wi Fi Extender can be installed in many different locations on board For best results mount the Wi Fi Extender as high above the water line as possible This will increase the chances of capturing Wi Fi via line of site Mounting on a Vehicle or Bu...

Page 10: ...on and Setup 1 Download the Halo App For iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch with iOS 10 3 or later Search for Halo WiFi in the Apple App Store 2 Assemble and plug your RedPort Halo into an Optimizer Reference the diagrams pages 5 8 for assembly then power on all equipment 3 Connect to the Optimizer Navigate to Settings on your mobile device and click Wi Fi Find the Optimizer which will be displayed as wXa...

Page 11: ...s is making the connection between the Halo Optimizer and the Wi Fi network you are boosting 6 Select Wi Fi Source Connect to the Wi Fi network of your choice marina land based hotspot etc by clicking network name If required enter the password for the selected network then click Join Optionally you can click Rescan to force a new search Optionally you can sort found networks by Wi Fi strength Ope...

Page 12: ...rsion 1 0 May 29 2020 7 Installation and Setup Complete At the Halo WiFi App Home page the signal strength indicator will populate into a full green bar You can now exit the Halo App and enjoy Internet usage ...

Page 13: ... Store 2 Assemble and plug your RedPort Halo into an Optimizer Reference the diagrams pages 5 8 for assembly then power on all equipment 3 Connect to the Optimizer Navigate to Settings on your mobile device and click Wi Fi Find the Optimizer which will be displayed as wXa 203 xxxx Click wXa 203 xxxx NOTE This is making the connection between your Android device and the Optimizer ...

Page 14: ...This is making the connection between the Halo Optimizer and the Wi Fi network you are boosting 6 Select WiFi Source Connect to the Wi Fi source of your choice marina land based hotspot etc by clicking network name If required enter the password for the selected network then click Join Optionally you can click Rescan to force a new search Optionally you can sort found networks by WiFi strength Ope...

Page 15: ...sion 1 0 May 29 2020 7 Installation and Setup Complete At the Halo Wi Fi App Home page the signal strength indicator will populate into a full green bar You can now exit the Halo App and enjoy Internet usage ...

Page 16: ...timizer In the screen shot below the password has been changed to webxaccess2020 and then clicking Save The WiFi name is factory set to a wXa 203 xxxx set of characters In the screen shot below the Wi Fi Name has been changed to seacruiser1 and then clicking Save Once the WiFi Name is changed the new name will appear in a Wi Fi Search as shown in the screen shot below The WiFi password is factory ...

Page 17: ... Navigate to Wi Fi Settings of your Mac or PC device and click Find the listed Optimizer network which will be displayed as wXa 1xx xxxx Click wXa 1xx xxxx 3 Open a Web Browser Open a web browser of your preference and enter 192 168 10 1 Optimizer Interface in the address bar and press enter 4 Login to User Interface UI Username admin Password webxaccess Click Login For initial Installation and Se...

Page 18: ...ck Connect in the WiFi Extender Setup NOTE Your browser will redirect to 192 168 10 177 Halo Interface See next screen shot 6 Scan for Wi Fi Network Click Scan to Search for available WiFi 7 Select Wi Fi Network Click Join Network for the network of choice ...

Page 19: ... 8 Enter Wi Fi Network Password Enter password as needed Click Submit 9 Accept Network Click Save Apply The Halo Wi Fi extender is now configured and is ready for use You can now exit the User Interface and enjoy Internet usage ...

Page 20: ...ess the black inset button under RST on the front panel with a pen or paperclip for 15 seconds then let go Wait for the lights on the top of the Optimizer to stop flashing 30 seconds of flashing You should now see the Wi Fi network I logged into the Optimizer and do not see the connect button If you have logged into the Optimizer s interface and do not see steps 1 3 or do not see the scan button L...

Page 21: ...aced 10 15 feet above the water or ground level You are most likely over shooting the Wi Fi networks you want to connect to Because the Wi Fi extender emits Wi Fi perpendicular in relationship to the antenna at a height of 10 15 feet the horizon is between 4 6 miles away If you mount your Wi Fi extender incorrectly you will likely overshoot all the Wi Fi access points you are hoping to repeat or a...

Page 22: ...e Download the appropriate firmware for your Optimizer to your computer you can find your model number on the bottom of your Optimizer from redportglobal com support technical downloads 1 Wi Fi connect to the Optimizer wxa 203 xxxx 2 Open a browser and go to 192 168 10 1 3 Login as Username superadmin Password webxaccess 4 Go to system tab Backup Flash firmware 5 Under Flash New Firmware image unc...

Page 23: ...aded from above link latest wifiext bin by clicking choose file Do not confuse with Optimizer firmware latest wxa 203 bin 8 Click Flash then click Proceed this page will die and never refresh Close web page 9 Wait for 2 minutes and then check in the Optimizer s web page 192 168 10 1 to see if your Wi Fi extender has updated the firmware You will see steps 1 2 3 under WiFi extender setup pane if Wi...

Page 24: ...cal downloads RedPort Company Information For product orders support or returns please contact Phone International 1 865 379 8723 USA 877 379 8723 Email info redportglobal Sales sales redportglobal com Web redportglobal com RedPort Address RedPort 3224 Wrights Ferry Road Louisville TN 37777 2020 RedPort Global Powered by Pivotel America Inc All Rights Reserved ...

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