RR4 Repeater Installation

Roles: Technicians
Last updated: August 2021

This article outlines the process for installing and programming the RE4 Repeater. 

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A - RE4 Repeater

B - Mounting Plate

C - Mounting Hardware

D - Power Supply

Installation

1. Mount the RE4 Repeater

Remove the mounting plate from the Repeater.

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Anchor the mounting plate using the included hardware or tape.

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Slide the Repeater back onto the mounting plate.

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2. Connect the power supply

Using a standard electrical outlet, connect the included power supply to the Repeater.

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Caution

Only use the provided power supply. The correct power supply has an output of 15v.

3. Verify Repeater communication

Press the Test Connect button. The Repeater’s RF LED will blink green when it is able to communicate with its Gateway.

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Note

The RE4 Repeater must be programmed in the NextCentury Cloud and its Gateway must be online, in order for it to begin communicating with its Gateway.

 

Programming 

Web Portal Mobile App

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1. Open the Network page 

From the property menu, select Equipment.

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Then select the Network tab in the upper right-hand corner. 

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2. Add the Repeater

Locate the serial number on the back of the Repeater.

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Enter the serial number in the Web Portal.

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The Repeater will then be added to the property.

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Additional Info

Be sure to add a note describing the Repeater location. Adding a picture as well as a GPS tag using the mobile app is also highly recommended.

3. Verify Repeater communication

Press the Test Connect button on the Repeater. The Repeater’s RF LED will blink green when it is able to communicate with its Gateway.

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The Repeater's communication status will then update.

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