General Information and Setup
6 Installation and Users Manual for Mobile Link
®
Setup
Before installing the Mobile Link device,
perform the Pre-Installation Signal Strength
Test to determine if the existing Wi-Fi signal is
sufficient for use or if it must be boosted.
Pre-Installation Signal Strength
Test
NOTE: Most network routers automatically
broadcast their Wi-Fi network name every few
seconds. Network owners may choose to
disable broadcasting, making the home
network invisible.
1. See Figure 2-3. Position a mobile device in
the proposed generator installation loca-
tion.
Figure 2-3. Test Wi-Fi Signal Strength
2. Set up a mobile device (smartphone, tab-
let, or laptop) to detect Wi-Fi networks.
3. See Figure 2-4. Verify the home Wi-Fi net-
work is being detected by the mobile
device. Observe the Wi-Fi signal strength.
Figure 2-4. Signal Strength Display
If the Wi-Fi signal is strong (B), the existing
network setup is acceptable. The Wi-Fi
module will operate from its location on the
generator.
If the Wi-Fi signal is weak (C) or fluctuating,
or the network is not available, the home-
owner may need to consider upgrading
their wireless router, or using Ethernet con-
nectivity as an alternative. Any signal
boosters present in the system (e.g. a
repeater) should also be tested and
upgraded if necessary.
If the Wi-Fi signal is weak and the network
cannot be upgraded, the homeowner
should consider using the Ethernet connec-
tivity option as an alternative, or the cellular
based Mobile Link accessory.
Connect to Home Network
Successful connection to the home network
must occur before the user can access any of
the features in the Mobile Link application.
and communicate with the Mobile Link
servers.
Before Starting
Verify the generator is registered and acti-
vated. To activate the generator, visit
www.activategen.com and follow the
prompts as directed.
B C
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