Qolsys QW8200-840 IQ WiFi Mesh WiFi Router Installation Guide

IQ WIFI QUICK INSTALL GUIDE

This is a quick guide for experienced installers only. Refer to http://dealers.qolsys.com (login required)

FEATURES & OVERVIEW

The IQ WiFi is a mesh-capable router that covers every corner of every room with safe, seamless WiFi. Features:

•  WiFi mesh prioritizes ethernet backhaul (wired connection) then shared wireless backhaul (if not the wired connection is available)
•  Stand-alone or parallel configuration supported
•  Web interface or IQ Panel configurable
•  WiFi version 5
•  Supports Dual-band 2.4G/5G
• Supports 7 additional Agents (1 Controller)

SPECIFICATIONS

SKU: QW8200-840
Dimensions: 150mm x 89 mm x 57.2 mm
Weight: 172g
Usage: For Indoor use only
Compliance: FCC
Process and Memory: SSoC: MT7621DA
(MIPS1004Kc dual-core 880MHz, SPI NOR Flash 64MB)
Memory: 128MB DDR3 embedded
Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)
Relative Humidity: 10% – 90% RH (non-condensing)
Operating Distance: Up to 130ft
Frequency Type:
Wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
Wired Type:
LAN and WAN Gigabit Ethernet Ports
LED Indicator: 2 color LED (Green and Red)
Power Supply:
Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.3A Max
Output: 12 VDC, 1A

STEP 1 CONNECT THE IQ WIFI

1. Plug the barrel jack end of the power supply into the “DC-IN” port
2. Connect the provided ethernet cable into the “WAN” port

STEP 2 CONNECT TO THE MODEM OR EXISTING NETWORK

Connect the opposite end of the provided ethernet cable into the “ETHERNET” port on the modem.Please note: for parallel installs plug the ethernet cable into an available port on the customer’s existing router (see additional considerations)

**STEP 3 POWER UP THE IQ WIFI

**

Plugin your power supply to the wall outlet. The system may take up to 3 minutes to power up.

STEP 4 ACTIVATES WPS MODE FROM IQ PANEL

1. Open settings tray, touch Settings > Advanced settings > type valid dealer or install code > WiFi.
2. Touch “WPS Push Button”
   

STEP 5 ACTIVATE WPS MODE ON IQ WIFI

Press the physical WPS button on IQ WiFi

STEP 6 ADD ALL AGENTS

1.  Power up an additional IQ WiFi (see step 3)
2. From the controller touch the WPS button to activate pairing mode.
3.  From the agent touch the WPS button to pair

STEP 7 UPDATE IQ WIFI

1. Open settings tray from IQ Panel > Settings > Advance Settings > type in valid code > touch Installation > Devices > WiFi devices > IQ WiFi > IQ WiFi icon
2. Touch the CHECK FOR UPDATE icon to update the entire IQ WiFi mesh.
   

STEP 8 RENAME YOUR NETWORK (SSID)

1.  Open settings tray from IQ Panel > Settings > Advance Settings > type in valid code > touch Installation > Devices > WiFi devices > IQ WiFi > IQ WiFi icon
2. Touch the down arrows to make edits to the Network Name (SSID’s)

STEP 9 CREATE UNIQUE SSID AND PASSWORD

1.  Enter a unique network name
2.  Enter a unique security key
3.  Touch Save

STEP 10 ACTIVATE WPS MODE ON IQ PANEL

RECONNECT TO IQ WIFI

1.  Open settings tray, touch settings, advanced settings, type valid dealer or install code, choose WiFi.
2. Touch “WPS Push Button”

STEP 11 ENABLE WPS MODE ON IQ WIFI

Press the physical WPS button on IQ WiFi

STEP 12 TEST OPERATION

Open settings tray from IQ Panel > Settings > Advance Settings > type in valid code > touch Installation > System Tests > WiFi Test

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

You can set up the IQ WiFi in either of these ways:

As the only wireless network on the premises: Great for:
-Improving connectivity for ALL WiFi devices on the network.
-Offering support for the entire network.

In parallel with an existing wireless network:

Great for:
-Keeping the security and smart-home devices private/hidden from the rest of the WiFi-connected devices on the network.
-Making online/remote support easier as only known/authorized devices should be connected.
-Ensuring better connectivity for dealer-supported devices.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Factory Default:
– Press and hold the physical reset button for about 15-20 seconds or until the Power LED begins to flash. During a reset, the power LED will flash quickly, slow to a stop reboot, and then slowly pulse until it remains solid GREEN.

Adding Additional Agents:
– Add up to 7 agents per Controller for a total of 8 IQ WiFi units.
– Ethernet backhaul is supported and will default to wired connectivity so long as an ethernet cable has been connected properly.

Document#: IQWIFI01132021
Revision#: 2/25/21
Issue Date: FEB 2021
Qolsys Product #: QW8200-840

Johnson Controls proprietary.
Reproduction without permission is not permitted.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device

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