How to pair Gigawave CPE-2K

How to Pair the Gigawave 2K Units

Laptop Only – No Router Required

This guide explains how to set up and pair two Gigawave 2K units using only your laptop and the included PoE injectors.

You can choose between two methods:

1. Manual Pairing – step-by-step setup via web interface

2. Quick Pairing – fast automatic pairing without logging in
   
   Do not attempt to power both units from a single injector or the same switch.

Step 1: Set Up the First 2K Unit (Access Point Mode)

1. Open the hatch on the bottom of the first 2K unit.

2. Flip the small switch marked H / C to H (H = Host = Access Point)

3. Use the first PoE injector:

   • Plug the power adapter into the injector.

   • Connect an Ethernet cable from the injector’s PoE port to the first 2K unit.

   • Connect another Ethernet cable from the injector’s LAN port to your laptop.

4. Set a static IP on your laptop’s network adapter. (IF NECESSARY)
   Example:

   • IP: 192.168.1.10

   • Subnet: 255.255.255.0

   • Gateway: leave blank or 192.168.1.1 (optional)

5. Open a web browser and go to 192.168.1.150

6. Log in using the default password: gigawave

7. Go to the WiFi section:

   • Set a name for the SSID, such as GigaAP

   • Set or confirm the WiFi password (default is gigawave)

   • Click Save

The first unit is now configured as the Access Point.

Step 2: Set Up the Second 2K Unit (Repeater/Client Mode)

1. Open the hatch on the bottom of the second 2K unit.

2. Flip the H / C switch to C (C = Client = Repeater)

3. Use the second PoE injector:

   • Plug in the power adapter.

   • Connect an Ethernet cable from the injector's PoE port to the second 2K unit.

   • Connect the LAN port to your laptop.

4. Keep the laptop on the same static IP (e.g., 192.168.1.10)

5. In your browser, go to 192.168.1.150

6. Log in using the default password : gigawave

7. Go to WiFi > Repeater Setting:

   • Click Scan

   • Select the SSID you configured on the first unit (GigaAP)

   • Lock to the BSSID

   • Enter the WiFi password

   • Click Save

8. Return to the unit’s Home page to check signal strength.

The second unit is now paired as a Repeater/Station.

Step 3: Quick Pairing (Automatic – No Web Setup Needed)

Use this method when both units are powered on, close together (at least 1 meter apart), and you want a fast way to pair them without using the web interface.

Important:
Each 2K unit must be powered using its own PoE injector.
Do not attempt to power both units from a single injector or the same switch. 

1. Power both units separately:

   • Plug in the first PoE injector, and connect its PoE port to the first 2K unit

   • Plug in the second PoE injector, and connect its PoE port to the second 2K unit

2. LAN port options (after pairing is complete):

   • The LAN ports on each injector can be:

     • Left unplugged (for testing only)

     • Connected to a laptop to check the status or signal

     • Connected to a network switch or modem/router (on the H unit side)

     • Connected to devices like cameras or remote network equipment (on the C unit side)

3. Example:

   • The H unit should be mounted and connected near your modem/router/switch

   • The C unit should be mounted and connected near your shed, cameras, or remote device

4. Set the physical dip switches:

   • Set one unit to H (Host)

   • Set the other unit to C (Client)

   • The displays should show H36 and C36, indicating WiFi channel 36

5. Quick Pairing Steps:

   • Briefly press (do not hold) the RST button on the unit showing H36

   • Immediately after, press the RST button on the unit showing C36

6. Wait for pairing to complete:

   • Both displays will show a spinning animation

   • After a moment, each display will stop and show P followed by a number (e.g., P58)

   • The number represents signal strength in dBm

The two units are now paired and ready for use.

Finding the IP Address After Quick Pairing

After quick pairing, both units use DHCP to get an IP address, with a fallback to 192.168.1.150.

To view the IP of each unit:

• Press the F button once on the unit

• The screen will show the last 3 digits of the current IP address

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