Wave wifi TIDAL WAVE Quick Start Manual

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Connecting directly via ethernet port with Laptop:

1.) Open a web browser and type in 192.168.89.1 in the URL bar at the top. 2.) From the network scan page, connect to a network that you are familiar with. 3.) The connection should read, “(Three dots)..., Checking IP, Got Internet”. Connecting wirelessly with a Router: 1.) Connect wirelessly to the router that your EC unit is PHYSICALLY connected to via laptop, tablet or smartphone. 2.) Open a browser and at the top URL bar type: 192.168.89.1 3.) Once on the interface page of the unit, click on a network and type in a passowrd if needed. 4.) The connection should read “(Three dots)..., Checking IP, Got Internet”. HOW TO CONFIGURE / OPERATE: 1. Plug one end of the ethernet cable provided into the ethernet port of the unit. 2. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into the POE (Power Over Ethernet) injector. 3. Plug the power supply into the POE injector (Both lights on the POE should show solid green). 4. Plug the POE injector into the ethernet port of a laptop, computer or router. *When plugging into a router it will be the “internet” or “WAN” port.* Copyright Wave WIFI Inc., 2018. All rights reserved. AVE WiFi Laptop Computer Ethernet end plugs into laptop or router. Power adapter plugs into wall socket. One 3’ Antenna Per Wi Fi Frequency. One for 2.4GHz and One for 5GHz. Both antennas are Dual Band. One Wi-Fi Rubber duck antenna per frequency. One for 2.4GHz and One for 5GHz. Both antennas are Dual Band. Wirelessly connect to your onboard router and Manage your Tidal Wave network sources all from one comprehensive browser based interface. Plug the end of the wall adapter into the input of the POE Wall Socket 1 Gig PoE Ethernet Port One Main Cellular Antenna One Secondary Cellular Antenna Frequencies Going to Shore Frequencies From Shore to Ship Scan Stats Settings Weather Social Media Favorites -55 dBm -0 dBm -0 dBm -75 dBm -13 dBm Channel: 0 Mobile Data 1 Mobile Data 2 Xfinity ATT5gwYhrX WaveWiFi AP Channel: 0 Channel: 6 Channel: 11 Channel: 11 Connection: Mobile Data 1 IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP) Internet: Verizon NOTE: If you have mobile broadband devices installed and need to reset them (i.e. adding and/or removing SIM cards, etc.), please disconnect any existing connections below, then click on the red “X” next to “Internet:” on the top right to reset the devices. Available wireless networks (32) Channels Graph Sort networks by: Signal strength only Security, then signal Current connection (Click here to disconnect.) AVE WiFi TM When connecting the cables be sure that you check that all connections are making contact. If there is no connection between the center core of the antenna cable and the pin of the “N” connector there will be poor reception performance from the system. Ethernet Cable Main & Secondary 5GHz Antenna Main & Secondary 2.4GHz Antenna Main & Secondary Cellular Antenna Wi-Fi Signal Cell Tower Signal Wi-Fi Signal Back View of Tidal Wave Quick Tips 1. Wave WiFi suggests not using Internet Explorer as a browser to manage Wave systems. 2. Type in the APN of your cellular provider BEFORE inserting the SIM. See Page 3. 3. WE SUGGEST NOT FAVORITING YOUR “MOBILE DATA 1” CONNECTION. Favoriting this connection could result in excessive data charges on your cellular plan. 4. Power cycle the system when changing out SIM cards. 5. Lowering the transmission power on the settings page can sometimes improve connection in a crowded marina. Did you get all of your accessories? ***Wave WiFi suggests Initial setup be with a Laptop.*** x2 - 3ft Dual Band Antennas PoE Injector x2 Dual Band Wi-Fi Rubber Duck Antennas 25ft CAT5e Cable Small Cellular SMA Antenna Cell Antenna + Cable with SMA x2 Ultra Flex 400 Low Loss x2 Spare N Connectors AVE WiFi TIDAL WAVE Quick Start Guide

Connecting to the TIDAL WAVE

Connect the Tidal Wave ethernet cable to your computer’s Ethernet port or to a router. If using a router make sure that your laptop or tablet is WIRELESSLY connected to the router that the device is PHYSICALLY connected to. If your computer is directly connected via ethernet cable to the Tidal Wave, then after several seconds your computer should receive an IP address from the system. (Windows computers will generally show the message icon “Connected” at the bottom of the screen). Please be sure that the browser you are using is up to date. It may be best to use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome if you have the option. Next, Open your browser and type: “ 192.168.89.1 ” into the address bar and press “enter”. The Network Scan page will then open. Depending on the device you are using to manage the Tidal Wave system; the page looks similar to this. (SEE figure 2a.) Scanning for HotSpot Networks If necessary you can refresh the network list by clicking the “Scan” tab to the left. The list of wireless networks (HotSpots) is ordered by signal strength: the strongest signals are indicated by the color GREEN. You will also see ORANGE or RED for weaker signals. These bars will also fluctuate as the signal changes around you. To connect to a Hotspot, click on the HotSpot name (SSID). There will be a drop down once you click on the network you are trying to connect to. In the blank space type in a password. The Unit will then attempt to negotiate a connection with the remote Hotspot. During this process the screen will show “Three dots (...), Checking IP, Got Internet”. Do not click on anything until this process is completed. Afterwards click the network that you are connected to, to see your current network status. (SEE figure 2a.) The Serial# and firmware version of your unit is on the “Settings Page”. The Tidal Wave power consumption is regulated PoE 12v -- 1A. Try power cycling the unit initially. Meaning to power it off and then on again. This should last 30 secs and should be the Tidal Wave as well as the router it is connected to. If you are seeing poor performance in the gain of your system then check the low loss antenna cable connections. Make sure that the connectors are on securely and screwed on tightly so that the gold pin is in place. If you re-terminated the low loss antenna cable be sure that it is soldered and crimped (If necessary for the connector). This is usually done by a professional installer. Be sure that you are not overpowering or underpowering your Tidal Wave and causing it to fail. Favoriting Hotspots Copyright Wave WIFI Inc., 2018. All rights reserved. TIDAL WAVE Settings Clicking on the “Settings” tab opens the above page. “Disabling EC Firewall” removes your protection from access by other network users. However, it may be necessary to disable this feature to access some HotSpots. Clicking “reboot” disconnects the Tidal Wave from the current hotspot and also refreshes the connection. You may have to reconnect after a reboot if the hotspot is not a favorited network. You can also statically set the wireless side of the Tidal Wave in settings at the bottom left of the page. (Please be sure that you understand IP addressing when changing this function.) 1.) Connect to the network that you want to favorite. 2.) Once connected, click the yellow star to the left of the network bar to favorite the Wi-Fi network source. TIP: You can see a full listing of all favorited networks in the “favorites” link to the left of the screen. You can also delete a network from your favorites in this same location. Follow Prompts for Splash Pages / Captive Portals Troubleshooting your TIDAL WAVE Scan Stats Settings Weather Social Media Favorites -55 dBm -0 dBm -0 dBm -75 dBm -13 dBm Channel: 0 Mobile Data 1 Mobile Data 2 Xfinity ATT5gwYhrX WaveWiFi AP Channel: 0 Channel: 6 Channel: 11 Channel: 11 Connection: Mobile Data 1 IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP) Internet: Verizon NOTE: If you have mobile broadband devices installed and need to reset them (i.e. adding and/or removing SIM cards, etc.), please disconnect any existing connections below, then click on the red “X” next to “Internet:” on the top right to reset the devices. Available wireless networks (32) Channels Graph Sort networks by: Signal strength only Security, then signal Current connection (Click here to disconnect.) AVE WiFi TM Figure 2a. Scan Stats Settings Weather Social Media Favorites Select: Firewall Reboot Wi-Fi Transmit Power Current settings: (Local) Current Connection: Use Static IP IP Address: MAC: Netmask: Gateway: Internet IP Address: ISP: City: Region/State: Country: Latitude: Longitude: IP Type: 10.58.77.32 12:13:AA:BB:CD:45 255.255.255.192 10.58.77.33 204.156.181.120 Verizon Seattle Washington United States 47.6062 -122.3321 DHCP IP Address: 192.168.89.1 MAC: 1a:2b:3c:4d:hd:6f Netmask: 255.255.255.0 Change settings Change settings Auto NOTE: It is not possible to change the IP settings for mobile broadband connections. Also, it is recommended that you reboot this unit after making changes to the static IP settings above. Lastly, please remember to turn off the static IP option prior to connecting to a different hotspot. Connection: Mobile Data 1 IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP) Internet: Verizon AVE WiFi TM TIDAL WAVE Quick Start Guide AVE WiFi

Mobile Data Interfaces

NOTE: Updating the settings for a mobile data interface will automatically reset the device, disconnecting any active internet connection from it. Typically, the reset process can take up to 1 minute. You can then try reconnecting to it after this time period has elapsed. Mobile Data 1 Settings Device IMEI: 225544886459821 Protocol: Modem autodetecting protocol APN: SIM Card PIN Code: PAP/CHAP Username: PAP/CHAP Password: Authentication Type: Allowed Network Modes: Modem Ready Delay: LTE UMTS GSM CDMA TD-SCDMA (Leave all unchecked if unsure) None 0 sec Verizon Connection: Mobile Data 1 IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP) Internet: AVE WiFi Scan Stats Settings Weather Social Media Favorites -55 dBm -0 dBm -0 dBm -75 dBm -13 dBm Channel: 0 Mobile Data 1 Mobile Data 2 Xfinity ATT5gwYhrX WaveWiFi AP Channel: 0 Channel: 6 Channel: 11 Channel: 11 Connection: Mobile Data 1 IP: 10.58.77.12 (DHCP) Internet: Verizon NOTE: If you have mobile broadband devices installed and need to reset them (i.e. adding and/or removing SIM cards, etc.), please disconnect any existing connections below, then click on the red “X” next to “Internet:” on the top right to reset the devices. Available wireless networks (32) Channels Graph Sort networks by: Signal strength only Security, then signal Current connection (Click here to disconnect.) AVE WiFi Ex. Cellular Settings Ex. Network Scan Page Cellular Configuration 1. Before trying to connect to a cellular network, insert the SIM (you should hear a click), go to the “settings page” and type in the APN. (Your cellular provider should have this information). Fill out as much information as you can in this section. Most cellular networks only need the APN. Save the settings. 2. Power Cycle (Turn off) your Tidal Wave for at least 45sec - 1min. Then power it back on and wait 1min for the Tidal Wave to finish booting up all processes. 3. On the scan page, check to make sure that the Mobile Data 1 network shows the cellular providers name in parentheses. If it shows “searching” or “attempting”, please wait until it reads the providers name then click “Mobile Data 1” and connect. 4. If it does not connect then check your “APN” in the settings area. If the APN is not correct then type in the correct information and save the settings. You will then need to repeat steps 2 - 3. 5. Wave WiFi strongly recommends not favoriting your “Mobile Data 1” connection. Favoriting this connection can result in excessive data charges from your cellular provider. Also if you decide to favorite your Mobile connection your Tidal Wave will continually default to the cellular connection and your wi-fi will be intermittent. 6. To check your connection status look to the right uppermost half of the screen. You should see: a. Your current connection. b. Your current IP address given to you by the connection you are receiving your internet service from. c. Whether or not you have internet on the device. d. Your usage on this connection (Per Day). 7. To switch SIM cards first disconnect from your current connection. You can either click the “internet” check mark at the top right of the screen, or you can click the hyperlink right above the network name that says “Click here to disconnect”. Take out your SIM card. 8. Follow steps 1 - 4. “Mobile Data 1” is the name of the SIM module inside of your system. It will always read “searching” when a SIM is not inserted in the port. And will always be the upper most network on the list. Copyright Wave WIFI Inc., 2018. All rights reserved. TIDAL WAVE Quick Start Guide AVE WiFi

- To use the weather function the system needs to be connected to an internet source.

Ex. Satellite, Cellular, or Wi-Fi. You will also need to enable your “Adobe Flash Player” on your browser. SOCIAL MEDIA: - Click the Social Media blocks to check out our social media sites for any news updates and product development! TIDAL WAVE Quick Start Guide AVE WiFi Copyright Wave WIFI Inc., 2018. All rights reserved.

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