PoE to Wi-Fi Bridge (ADC-W100) - Installation Guide
There are two local options for connecting the W100 to the wireless network: Wi-Fi Protected Setup ( WPS) Mode or Access Point (AP) Mode.
For information about how to reconnect a camera to a network, see Reconnect a camera to a Wi-Fi network if the router, network equipment, or wireless settings change.
Note: The ADC-W100 is specifically designed for use with Alarm.com video cameras. Use with other devices is not recommended.
Pre-installation checklist
- ADC-W100 PoE to Wi-Fi Bridge (included)
- Standard electrical outlet
- Broadband (Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optic) Internet connection with a router
- A computer, tablet, or smartphone with Internet access is required if the router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature
- An Alarm.com Ethernet video camera with Ethernet cable
For a detailed list of this video device's features, see PoE to Wi-Fi Bridge (ADC-W100) - Data Sheet.
Connect the ADC-W100 to the wireless network
Note: The ADC-W100 does not appear on the equipment list on Alarm.com.
Connect the ADC-W100 to the wireless network using AP mode
Complete these steps to connect the W100 to the wireless network using AP Mode.
- Plug the W100 into an electrical outlet that is within close range of the customer’s Wi-Fi network/router. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid green.
- On an Internet-enabled device, connect to the wireless network ADC_Bridge_XXX where XXX is the last three digits of the W100’s MAC address, which is located on the back of the W100.
Note: If the W100 has tried to connect to a network before, it will not broadcast its AP network. Factory reset and reboot the W100 to put it back into AP mode. - On the same device, open a web browser and enter http://w100install in the URL field. Follow the on-screen instructions to add the W100 to the wireless network.
- Allow a few minutes for the W100 to connect. The WLAN LED flashes green when the connection is complete. When no data is being sent over Wi-Fi, the LED goes to a solid green to indicate it's connected to Wi-Fi.
- Connect the PoE camera to the Camera port at the bottom of the W100 using an Ethernet cable.
- Follow the installation instructions included with the camera to add it to an account. For more information, see the specific camera's installation guide in Video Devices.
Connect the ADC-W100 to the wireless network using WPS mode
Complete these steps to connect the W100 to the wireless network using WPS Mode.
- Plug the W100 into an electrical outlet that is within close range of the customer’s Wi-Fi network/router. Wait for the Power LED to turn solid green.
- Hold down the WPS button for about 3 seconds or until the WLAN LED begins to flash red.
- Activate the WPS Mode on the router. The W100 begins to connect to the wireless network.
- Allow a few minutes for the W100 to connect. The WLAN LED flashes green when the connection is complete. When no data is being sent over Wi-Fi, the LED goes to a solid green to indicate it's connected to Wi-Fi.
- Connect the PoE camera to the Camera port at the bottom of the W100 using an Ethernet cable.
- Follow the installation instructions included with the camera to add it to an account. For more information, see the specific camera's installation guide in Video Devices.
Troubleshooting
- If you have issues connecting the ADC-W100 to the wireless network, power cycle the device and try again.
- During the enrollment process, move the W100 as close to the router as possible before returning it to its final location.
- If issues persist, try resetting the W100 to factory defaults by holding down the reset button for 10 seconds, or until the WLAN LED begins to flash red.
- If you are having issues establishing a network connection to the camera paired with the W100 and the W100 is testing as connected but the attached camera is testing as disconnected, power cycle the W100.
- Check to see if any network settings may be preventing the device from communicating. For more information, see What network settings can prevent the ADC-W100 from communicating?.
- WPS Button
- Reset Button
- Power LED
- WLAN LED
- PoE Camera port
- The camera port is used to connect the PoE camera.
- Data port
- The data port is used if the user would like to connect the W100 directly to the router using an Ethernet cable instead of connecting to the wireless network. Additionally, the data port can act as a base station so an additional router or range extender can be connected to this port.
LED guide
Power
| LED status color | Description |
|---|---|
|
No light
|
Power off |
|
Solid Green
|
Power on |
WLAN
| LED status color | Description |
|---|---|
|
No light
|
Wi-Fi not in use |
|
Solid Green
|
Wi-Fi connected |
|
Green blink
|
Data is being sent over Wi-Fi |
|
Solid Red
|
Wi-Fi connecting or connection failed |
|
Red blink
|
WPS pairing process |
|
Amber blink
|
Weak Wi-Fi signal |
|
Red + green
|
Poor Wi-Fi connectivity |
Data
| LED status color | Description |
|---|---|
|
No light
|
No data transmission on the Data port |
|
Green blink
|
Data is being sent over the Data port |
Camera
| LED status color | Description |
|---|---|
|
No light
|
No camera detected on the Camera port |
|
Green blink
|
Camera is connected to the Camera port Note: It is common to see the Camera LED go between a solid green and a quick rapid flicker/blink. This is expected behavior. |
Questions?
For further questions, create a support ticket using the Support Center, or call Alarm.com CORE Technical Support.