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Default Device Settings
Inserted inside the shipping carton of each GigaCenter, the inventory label (x2)
provides necessary product information. This information may be attached to a work
order or applied to the exterior of the device for future reference.
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Serial Number of the 844F GigaCenter
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Wide Area Network (WAN) MAC address
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Default Wi-Fi security type
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Wi-Fi security key (WPA Key)
•
Default IP address of the home gateway router (needed at initial turn-up)
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Default login credentials (User Name/Password)
Home Gateway Settings
1.
To turn up home gateway services on the GigaCenter, complete the following
tasks:
2. Connect your PC to any LAN Ethernet port on the GigaCenter using a standard
Ethernet cable.
3. Open a browser and enter the IP address of the GigaCenters Embedded Web
Interface (EWI): http://192.168.1.1.
4. Enter the credentials provided on the label shipped inside the GigaCenter box.
Status
Quick Start
Wireless
Utilities
Advanced
Home
Logon
About
Help
5. Navigate to the Quick Start Menu and set-up the following:
a. Choose how to connect to the Internet
b. Con
fi
gure your 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless network
c. Set the local time zone (may be automatically set by network)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reset the device without having to unplug the unit?
A
: If the RESET button is depressed for less than 5 seconds, it resets the unit using
the current con
fi
guration settings.
Q
: How do I reset the device back to factory settings?
A
: Pressing the RESET button on the back of the unit for at least 5 seconds, or
access the “Restore Defaults” reset radio button located in the “Utilities” section of
the Embedded Web Interface.
Q
: How does the WPS button work?
A
: Pressing the WPS button broadcasts the GigaCenters credentials (network
password) to other WPS capable devices for a period of 2 minutes, allowing these
devices to gain access to the wireless network.
Q
: Is the Wireless radio on by Default?
A
: Yes.
Q
: Is Wireless Security on by Default?
A
: Yes, unit is set with WPA2 Key Wi-Fi security type and login/password credentials
that are printed on the inventory label and the product label af
fi
xed to the device.
Q
: What if the User Name or login keys are forgotten?
A
: Try setting up the wired connection and con
fi
guring the wireless encryption again.
Press the reset button of the wireless router for at least
fi
ve seconds.
Device reverts to factory default settings
Custom con
fi
guration options (such as SSID names) are reset as well.
Q:
My Wi-Fi signal strength is lower than I expected?
A
: A wireless signal degrades with distance and obstructions. Common signal im-
pairments include walls, ceilings, metal, concrete, cinder blocks,
fl
uorescent lights,
microwaves, furniture, etc. While the GigaCenter has been optimized to provide
wireless coverage for most applications, there may be dependencies based on
the location where the device is installed. Please contact your service provider for
troubleshooting assistance.
Q
: What mounting options are available for installing the GigaCenter?
A
: The GigaCenter should be installed using the tabletop stand or wall mount bracket
to ensure best Wi-Fi performance and proper
fi
ber optic cable management. The
GigaCenter can be installed in a
fl
at orientation on a desktop independent of the
tabletop stand. Please ensure that the
fi
ber optic cable can be properly routed to
the device without excessive bends or pinching of the cable.
