Registering other mobile devices to the access point
In order to access the access point and its connected devices from a mobile device, you must first register the mobile device to the access point. You can register up to 8 mobile devices to an access point.
Confirm the following before you begin.
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Make sure you have completed the initial setup procedure (Initial setup)
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Make sure your mobile device can connect to the Internet
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Make sure your wireless router and the access point are turned on
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Make sure your mobile device and the access point are connected to the same wireless router
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Start the [HomeHawk] app by tapping its icon (shown below).
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The end-user license agreement is displayed the first time you start the app.
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Confirm all of the displayed permission screens and agree as necessary.
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Select your country or region if displayed, and then tap [Next].
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Tap [FRONT DOOR Camera Kit ( + OUTDOOR Cameras )].
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Tap [Connect to Existing].
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Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm the access point’s LED indicator’s color.
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If the access point’s LED indicator lights in green, tap the green lit icon, and then go to step 5.
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If the access point’s LED indicator blinks in yellow (amber), tap the yellow (amber) blinking icon, and then connect the Ethernet cable between the access point and router. Next, follow the on-screen instructions, wait for a while, and then check the color of the LED lights again.
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If the access point’s LED indicator blinks in green, tap the blinking green icon, check if DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is operating for the router (refer to the operating instructions included with your router or contact your Internet service provider), and then tap [Done].
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When prompted, press the SETUP button on the access point.
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When prompted, enter the password used to log in to the access point and then tap [Next].
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When prompted, enter a name for your mobile device, and then tap [OK].
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The mobile device name setting is used by the access point and other system users to identify your mobile device. This is useful when performing certain operations, such as deregistering.
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Follow the on-screen instructions and tap [Next].
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When [Congrats!] is displayed, tap [Explore HomeHawk].
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The app’s home screen is displayed when initial setup is completed.
Note:
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To register other devices, see Registering devices.
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For privacy, we recommend that you deregister your mobile device from the access point (Deregistering mobile devices) before handing it over to a third party (such as when submitting your mobile device for service, lending it to someone else, selling it, etc.), or if you no longer intend to use the mobile device with the access point.