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SH-WL30

Features

This unit allows you to convert the security type of your home Wi-Fi® environment from WPA™ to WPA2™.
If your Broadband router supports WPA2™, this unit is not necessary.

Manuals & Guides

FAQ

Control reference guide

TOP
1. Power indicator
Lights up      This unit is on.
2. 5 G indicator
Blinks/Lights up      The 5 GHz band (11n/a) is available.
3. 2.4 G indicator
Blinks/Lights up      The 2.4 GHz band (11n/g/b) is available.
4. WPS indicator
Blinks      The WPS feature is enabled.
5. LAN1 indicator
Lights up      A LAN cable is connected to the LAN1 terminal.
6. LAN2 indicator
Lights up      A LAN cable is connected to the LAN2 terminal.
REAR
7. DC IN terminal
DC 5 V 1.8 A
8. LAN2 terminal
9. LAN1 terminal
10. RESET button
Resets this unit to the factory default settings.
Use a paper clip or similar to press this button when this unit is not working correctly, for example.
11. WPS button
12. QR code
13. Key

Preparation

A. LAN cable (supplied)
Do not use any other LAN cable except the supplied one.
B. Broadband router, etc
C. DC cable (supplied)
Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out.
(Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.)
D. AC adaptor (supplied)
E. To power outlet
The indicators (*) light up in blue after approximately 60 seconds.

Network settings

Choose a network setting method from the following.

Characteristics of radio wave frequency bands

    5 GHz frequency band
  • Normally not used by devices other than routers. As a result, it provides very reliable connections and stable performance.
  • Offers faster communication speeds than the 2.4 GHz band.
  • More sensitive to obstacles such as walls and floors than the 2.4 GHz band. Radio waves become weaker over longer distances communication.
  • Older Wi-Fi devices may not support the 5 GHz band.
    2.4 GHz frequency band
  • Offers superior penetration of obstacles such as walls and floors, allowing radio waves to travel longer distances.
  • Supported by most Wi-Fi devices.
  • Prone to congestion and unstable performance because it is used by a wide variety of products.
    (In an apartment or condominium building, for example, you may also experience radio wave interference from devices in other rooms.)
1. Using the app "Panasonic Music Streaming"

Do not connect a LAN cable to ALL speaker. Doing so will disable the

Download and start the app "Panasonic Music Streaming" (free of charge) on your smartphone.

[iOS] : App Store

[Android] : Google Play™

Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions.

Launching the application

Tap the Music Stream icon on your Android™ device to launch Panasonic Music Streaming.

Searching for AllPlay-compatible speakers

Launching the application will start searching for AllPlay-compatible speakers.

Note:
If the AllPlay-compatible speakers have already been set, or the setting is unnecessary, tap either [Do not search again] or [Skip settings].


Or,
On the "Speaker" screen, tap > [Add AllPlay speaker] to display the "Speaker selection" screen.

Follow the app's instructions to connect to your ALL speaker.

      

2. Using an Internet browser

The following steps are based on a smartphone.

  1. Turn on your ALL speaker.
    • You may need to configure the ALL speaker manually.
      For details, refer to the Operating Instructions for the ALL speaker.
  2. Go to Wi-Fi® settings on the device.

  3. Select "AllPlay _AJ" to connect to this unit.
    • "" stands for a character that is unique to each set.
    • This can take up to 1 minute to appear in your Wi-Fi list.
    • If this operation does not work correctly, please repeat it several times.
    • Make sure that DHCP is enabled for the network setting on your compatible device.

    [iOS_device]: The settings page will be automatically displayed in the Internet browser.
    [Except_iOS_device]: Open the Internet browser and refresh the page to display the settings page.
    • If the settings page is not displayed, input "http://172.19.42.1/" into the URL address field.
  4. Input a device name and then select "Next".
    • The device name will be displayed as this unit's name on the network.
    • The guaranteed limit is 32 characters.
    • The device name is set when "Next" is selected.
    • You can also change the device name after the network connection is set up.

  5. Change the network name (SSID) to "SH-WL30-5G-"
    or "SH-WL30-2G-" and input the password (Key) for
    this unit (refer to the bottom side of the unit).

  6. Select "Connect" to apply the settings.
    • Refer to the Operating Instructions for your ALL speaker for information on how it operates when the connection is complete.
    • Depending on the device, the connection complete screen may not be displayed.

    If the network indicator does not light up, check the network name (SSID) and the password, and then try the setting again.

  7. Make sure to connect your compatible device back to your home wireless network.
    Enable Java and cookies in your browser settings.
    • You can change the user name and password. (l 26, "Password Setup")
3. Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™)

Do not connect a LAN cable to ALL speaker. Doing so will disable the Wi-Fi function.

  1. Set your ALL speaker to WPS Connection mode.
    • For details, refer to the Operating Instructions for the ALL speaker.
  2. Press and hold the WPS button on this unit for at least 3 seconds.
    • The WPS indicator blinks. The WPS indicator blinks for about 2 minutes until the connection is completed.
    • When the connection is complete, the WPS indicator will light up for about 10 seconds.
  • The default setting is 5 GHz.
    • Go to the advanced setup screen to switch to 2.4 GHz.
  • The WPS indicator blinks fast for about 1 minute when a connection attempt fails.
To make network-related settings

You can change this unit's name on the network, and use specific IP address, etc.

Preparation

  • Change the IP address settings of the device (PC, etc.) to the ones below.
    • For details on how to change these settings, refer to the operating instructions for your device.
    • IP Address:    "10.10.10." ("" stands for any number between 1 and 253.)
    • Subnet mask:    "255.255.255.0"
  • Connect this unit and the device

IP address
Default : 10.10.10.254

IP Address:    "10.10.10." ("" stands for any number between 1 and 253.)
Subnet mask:    "255.255.255.0"

  1. Start an Internet browser on your device and then input "http://10.10.10.254/" into the address field to display the settings page.
  2. Input user name and password and select "OK".
    • When performing this step for the first time, enter "admin" into both the ID and password fields.
    • It may take a few minutes until the settings page is displayed depending on the environment. In that case, reload the browser.
    • If you enter a wrong ID or password, close the Internet browser first, and then follow the steps above again.
Upgrade Firmware

This page allows you upgrade the firmware to new version.
    Please note, do not turn off the unit during the upload because it may crash the system.

Click "Upload" to update the selected web firmware image to this unit

Preparation

  • Change the IP address settings of the device (PC, etc.) to the ones below.
    • For details on how to change these settings, refer to the operating instructions for your device.
    • IP Address:    "10.10.10." ("" stands for any number between 1 and 253.)
    • Subnet mask:    "255.255.255.0"
  • Connect this unit and the device
1. Download the update file to your device.
For more details, refer to the following website. (This site is in English only.)
/support/global/cs/audio/download/wl30/
(Update file is not available yet)
Example: Save the file to the desktop of your computer.
2. Decompress the file.
Check that the file name is "V6OA-.frm" ("" stands for a character that is unique to each set).
3. Start an Internet browser on your device and then input "http://10.10.10.254/" into the address field to display the settings page.
If you changed the IP address in "TCP/IP Settings", enter the new address.
4. Input user name and password and select "OK".
For more details, refer to the following website. (This site is in English only.)
Example: Save the file to the desktop of your computer.
5. Select "Management", and then "Upgrade Firmware".

6. Press the "Upgrade" button.

Select "V6OA-.frm" ("" stands for a character that is unique to each set).

7. Select a file in "Select File".

Please note, do not turn off the unit during the upload because it may crash the system.
After the firmware is installed, "Finish" will be displayed.

Downloading will require several minutes. It may take longer or may not work properly depending on the connection environment.

8. After clicking "Reset" (l 26), disconnect the AC mains lead.
9. After 30 seconds, reconnect the AC mains lead.

FAQ

Question Answer
Cannot turn on the unit.
  • After connecting the AC adaptor, wait about 10 seconds.
  • Check to see if the USB connector of the DC cable is correctly connected to the AC adaptor.
  • Check to see if the DC cable is correctly connected to this unit.
The indicators do not light up.
  • Check to see if the USB connector of the DC cable is correctly connected to the AC adaptor.
  • Check to see if the DC cable is correctly connected to this unit.
  • The WPS indicator blinks/lights up only when the WPS feature is in use.
  • The LAN1 or LAN2 indicator lights up only when this unit is correctly connected to another device with a LAN cable.
Cannot connect to the ALL speaker.
  • Check that this unit is on.
  • Check that the ALL speaker is on. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions for the ALL speaker.
  • Check to see if this unit is correctly connected to the router with the supplied LAN cable.
  • Check that the router connected to this unit is on.
  • Refer to "Network settings" to reconnect to the ALL speaker. (Try a different connection method.)
  • Change the frequency setting to 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz, and reconnect to the
    SSID of SH-WL30
    5GHz : "SH-WL30-5G-xxxxxx"
    2.4GHz : "SH-WL30-2G-xxxxxx"
The speaker is frequently disconnected. Is this unit or the Wi-Fi router placed on the floor?
The radio signal condition is poor in locations close to the floor.
Place them on a desk or similar object so that they are about 1 m above the floor.
  • When you are using multiple ALL speakers and some of them are not displayed sometimes, we recommend placing the Wi-Fi router at the center of your house so that all the speakers will be at an equal distance from the router.
  • Turn on and off the router.
    Another router nearby may be using the same channel, causing interference.
  • We recommend that you reset the router by turning it off and on.
    If you have multiple routers, reset each of them one by one, rather than at once.
  • Are there any obstacles near this unit or the router?
    Avoid placing objects near the ALL speaker so that it can receive radio signals.
  • Is there a dishwasher or microwave near this unit or the router?
    Devices with motors (dishwashers, etc.) and devices that emit radio signals may cause radio signal interference.
    Leave at least about 10 cm of space on all sides of the router and ALL speaker.
    In addition to metal objects, walls adversely affect the antenna performance.
    Is the channel fixed to a particular setting by the Wi-Fi router?
    We recommend that you set the channel to AUTO.
  • Is the maximum communication speed limited to a particular setting by the Wi-Fi router?
    If this is the case, it may not achieve optimal performance.
  • Is there a cordless phone near this unit or the router?
    When placing this unit near a device that emits radio signals, leave at least 1 m distance from the device.
Cannot display the web setup screen. Check to see if this unit and PC are connected correctly.
  • The PC and this unit must be on the same network.
    Change the IP address of the PC so that the devices are on the same network.
  • The screen is not accessible when this unit has just been turned on.
    Wait for some time and start up the browser again.
Cannot log in to the web setup screen. Check the user name and password.
  • Check to see if you have correctly entered upper and lower case characters.
  • Reset this unit to the factory default settings.
Cannot update the firmware. Check the software file was downloaded correctly from the support site.
  • Check that decompression was done correctly. The decompressed file will be named as "V6OA-xxx..FRM".
  • Try to download the software file again from the support site.
This unit does not turn on after a firmware update. If only the power indicator lights up when LAN cables are not connected, the update may not have been completed correctly.
Follow the steps below to update the firmware again. (Connect the PC to the same network as this unit.)
  1. Disconnect the DC cable.
  2. Connect this unit and the PC. (Page 8)
  3. Connect the DC cable to this unit while pressing and holding its reset button with a pin or similar item.
  4. After at least 5 seconds, release the reset button. (The LAN2 indicator will continue to blink.)
  5. After at least 20 seconds, start up the browser, and enter "http:// 10.10.10.254/".
  6. When the "System Restore" screen is displayed, select the firmware,and select "Apply".
  7. When a confirmation screen is displayed, select "OK".
  8. When the update progress is displayed, wait until the progress is complete.
  9. When the update is complete, enter "http://10.10.10.254/" into the browser again.
  10. When the status screen is displayed, the procedure is complete.
  11. If the web setup screen is not displayed correctly, repeat the procedure from the beginning.