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Setting your Password
For any security mode (except for Open) your wireless router password must be entered. Wireless
passwords are a minimum of 8 characters and are case sensitive.
After typing in your password press the OK button. Do not press the Home or Back buttons – these options
will not save your password.
Wireless Connection Status Messages
The controller will show different status messages while connecting to your wireless router.
Looking for Wireless Controller is currently scanning for local wireless networks.
Connecting to Controller is currently trying to connect to your wireless router.
Waiting for IP Controller has connected to your wireless router and is waiting for your
wireless router to give it an IP address. Your wireless router must be
configured as a DHCP server.
Connected Controller has successfully connected to your wireless router.
Local Connection Only Controller is acting as a local wireless router.
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Issues
After entering your wireless settings, the controller will connect to your access point. The connection
process takes about 30 seconds.
Upon successful connection the wireless status will show Connected.
If your controller fails to connect to your wireless router check the following:
• Your password is entered correctly. It is case sensitive and must be at least 8 characters long.
• Check that the wireless security types match between the controller and your wireless router. Hydrawise
recommends use of WPA2 security between the controller and your wireless router.
• We have additional troubleshooting steps at https://support.hydrawise.com/
Viewing Controller Status
From the Home screen navigate to the Controller Status by pressing Status > Controller Status.