Setting up Your Wi-Fi Expansion Kit

Step By Step Video

How to set up your Wi-Fi expansion point to point pack from Connected Farms.

Recommended Placement Tips 

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Mount antennas at an elevated position for better signal transmission.

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Ensure a clear line of sight between the units to avoid interference.

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Avoid placing devices near metal structures or high-interference areas.

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FAQs

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Point to point written installation instructions 

500m point to point installation instructions

Wall Mounting

Use the mounting template to mark where the holes need to be drilled. Then, drill the holes and insert screws into each hole. Mount the device onto the screws to securely hang it in place.

      

Pole Mounting

Thread the cable ties through the bracket at the back of the device, and pull the cable ties tight to secure the device to the pole.

Connecting Cables

     Note

The bridge must be installed outdoors, while the DC power adapter and the passive PoE injector must be installed indoors.

Plug one end of the cable into the PoE port of the PoE adapter and plug the other end into the LAN1/PoE port of the device. Connect the LAN port of the PoE adapter to the server or camera. Plug the PoE adapter into 220 V power socket.

Or you can connect the DC port of the device to the 12 VDC adapter, and connect the LAN port of the device to the server or camera.

 

     Warning

Remember to install the bottom cover for waterproof and dustproof purpose.

 

Verifying Installation

Checking the Device

  • Verify if the external power supply matches the specification.
  • Verify that the device has been fastened and will not move or tilt.

Checking the Power Supply

  • Make sure all power cables are properly connected.
  • Make sure the device is operational after power-on.

Verifying Operating Status

Checking Environment before/after Power-on

 Before power-on, check the following:

Verify that the power supply is properly connected.

After power-on, check the following item (Recommended):

Check the indicator status.

Monitoring and Maintenance

Monitoring

When the bridge is running, you can monitor the device status by observing the indicator.

Maintenance

If a hardware error occurs, please contact customer support for help.

Troubleshooting 

If you encounter any issues during installation, try the following:

No signal detected?

Check all cable connections and ensure the devices are aligned properly.

Weak signal?

Ensure there are no large obstructions or sources of interference between the units.

Device not powering on?

Verify the power source and check the PoE adapter connection.


 

Support & Contact

Should you have an issue with your device call us on 1800 497 148 (8am – 6pm AEST).

If your request is outside these hours, we are able to assist you by registering your request via our online portal.

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