WNTD WiFi Gateway
–
A
(very)
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
I usually avoid reading User Guides until something catches fire (after which I try and shift
the blame to the supplier and/or manufacturer)
Now I
’
m the supplier and manufacturer, I have to write the guide,
and
somehow convince
you to read it.
Shit.
Charging the Gateway
The Gateway comes bundled with a 12-volt Car Charger and 12-volt Wall Charger. Both
attach to a small DC socket next to the power switch.
To charge the unit, plug one of the chargers in while the unit is off,
then turn the unit on.
The unit must be switched on for the batteries to charge
. Turning the switch off
completely isolates the batteries. A full charge from a completely empty pack will take up to
six hours
The gateway cannot be used while charging is in progress - This is a safety feature,
implemented (in part) due to paranoia after many years of cannabis abuse (also, exploding
batteries give me a bit of a fright)
The current battery voltage is displayed using four
‘
Battery Voltage
’
indicator LEDs
–
If the
first LED is blinking, the battery pack is critically low and should be recharged immediately.
An animation will be displayed by the battery LEDs if the unit is currently charging. Once the
battery is fully charged, all the LEDs will remain on solid. Ideally, you should place the unit
on charge every couple of days to ensure little downtime.
Please follow all the precautions printed on the front panel of the unit for your own safety;
Keep a spare pair of undies on-hand just in case.
Feel free to email
for moral support if something explodes.
