Frequently Asked Questions For WI-FI Halo
Tip
You can connect to your Wi-Fi Halo using an Ethernet cable if you are experiencing issues with your wireless connection. Plug the Ethernet cable from your computer to one of the yellow LAN ports on your Wi-Fi Halo.
1. How to troubleshoot no internet connection on my MyRepublic Wi-Fi Halo Router
2. How to troubleshoot slow wired speed on my MyRepublic Wi-Fi Halo Router
3. How to troubleshoot slow wi-fi on my MyRepublic Wi-Fi Halo Router
4. How do I recover my WI-FI Halo Router Wireless Key (Password)
If you have not changed your Wi-Fi password, you will find your SSID and Password on:
- The magnetic Wi-Fi Security Card that came with your router
- On the sticker behind your Wi-Fi Halo
If you have changed the wireless settings manually and do not remember your password, try one of the following:
- Use a computer that is already connected to your network
- If none of your computers are connected to the wireless network, connect via the Ethernet cable to one of your available yellow LAN ports.
- Type 192.168.1.1 into your web browser
- Enter the username and password (default: admin, admin), then select "Sign in"
- Click on the appropriate wireless section (circled below). The wireless page appears.
- Under the Basic tab, you can find the network name (SSID) and wireless key (password).
- You can now update the Wi-Fi SSID and password
- When you have finished, click Apply to save your settings
5. If my Wi-Fi Halo Router does not appear in the wireless devices list on my computer or smartphone
- Make sure the wireless capability on your computer or smart device is turned on
- Make sure that the Wi-Fi Halo wireless function is enabled (it is turned on by default). You can use the Wi-Fi On/Off button (press and hold for 5 seconds) to switch your Wi-Fi capability on and off. This button is physically located on the left side of your Wi-Fi Halo. If none of the above works, please do the following (recommended to connect via Ethernet)
- Enter 192.168.1.1 into your web browser
- Enter the username and password (default: admin, admin), then select Login
- Click on the appropriate Wireless section (circled below). The Wireless page appears.
- In the Wireless settings, make sure that the Wireless function switch is set to on
- If the signal is low or not available, try to reposition the Wi-Fi Halo closer to your wireless device
- If none of the above options work, try changing the wireless channel (see below)
The Wi-Fi Halo has “disappeared” from your wireless device list
If you could connect previously, but can’t connect anymore:
- Make sure that the wireless device you are trying to connect to has its Wi-Fi signal activated (for example, sometimes laptops have a physical switch on the device that allows you to turn the wireless capability on and off)
- Make sure that the wireless client is still using the correct wireless settings (network name (SSID), security settings)
Poor Wireless Connectivity or Range
- If the signal is low or not available, try to reposition the Wi-Fi Halo closer to your wireless device
- Try changing the wireless channel (see below)
- Use WPA(2)-PSK for your devices encryption
Change the wireless channel
- Type 192.168.1.1 into your web browser
- Enter the username and password (admin, admin), then select Login
- Click on the Wireless section (circled below). The Wireless page will appear
- In the Channel list, click a channel other than displayed in Current channel (suggested channels are 1, 6 or 11). Be sure to click Save so the channel settings take effect.
Cannot connect via WPS
The WPS button allows you to connect to another Wi-Fi device in range without the password. To do so, press the WPS button which can be found on the side of the Wi-Fi Halo and connect to your Wi-Fi device, please note, this only opens the Wi-Fi connection for 2 minutes.
6. How to restart, power cycle and hard reset (factory reset) my MyRepublic Wi-Fi Halo Router?
7. Error prompt occurred when making changes to 'LAN IP Address' and/or 'DHCP IPv4 Pool'. What should i do?
When making changes to the following field settings, an error message may occur intermittently. (E.g "Invalid IP Address")
- LAN / DHCP - IP address
- DHCP - IPv4 Pool Start / IPv4 Pool End
You may ignore the error message, edit the field(s) and apply the changes accordingly. If your configuration values are valid, setting will apply immediately.
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