Rain Bird WiFi Controllers communicate in three different ways, as explained below. This is important to understand because the speed of the controller connection is affected by which method is being used. In general, the three methods are listed in order of fastest to least quick in connecting. The three methods are also listed in […]
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LNK WiFi Module Communication Methods
How to Extend the Range of LNK WiFi Module’s AP Hotspot Without Using a Local WiFi Network
You can boost the signal of the LNK WiFi Module’s Hotspot to extend its range using a commercially available WiFi signal boosters that operates on 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz signals. Configure your WiFi signal booster to connect to the Rain Bird wireless network while the LNK is in AP Hotspot mode as an unsecured network. The amount […]
LNK WiFi – What is Hotspot Mode?
Hotspot Mode is a simple remote access mode to your controller with the Rain Bird mobile app. To use this product in Hotspot Mode without programming the LNK WiFi Module to a local WiFi network, complete the following steps:
LNK WiFi – Enabling Android Location Services
To connect to the Rain Bird LNK WiFi network during the setup process on a device running Android 9, the ‘Location’ permission must first be granted in the Rain Bird mobile app. Follow the link below for a step by step process. Please note, different makes and models of Android device may require slightly different […]