Wi-Fi Module (GL iNet 300M) Set Up Instructions

Set up Instructions

For visual instructions please visit our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLE62gBYdtc

1. Power On 

Plug the Micro USB power cable into the power port of the GL iNet. Make sure you are using a standard 5V/1A power adapter. Otherwise, it may cause malfunction

DO NOT PLUG IN THE ETHERNET CABLE UNTIL DIRECTED

2. Connect 

Once the GL iNet is powered it will generate its own Wi-Fi network that you need to connect to in order to set it up.

You can connect using a smartphone, tablet, or PC via Wi-Fi settings.

Please ensure you turn off auto-join to your home Wi-Fi network in your wifi setting on your phone, tablet, or PC.

If you are using a smartphone or tablet fully TURN OFF any mobile data access.

Go to your network settings and join the GL iNet SSID (Service Set Identifier) I.E. Network.

The SSID is printed on the bottom label of the router in the following format:

SSID: GL-MT300N-XX-XXX

password: goodlife  

3. Access the Web Admin Panel 

Open a web browser (we recommend Chrome, Firefox) and type into the address bar: http://192.168.8.1

You will be directed to the initial setup of the web Admin Panel.

If you receive the 'Your device is not connected to the internet' please refresh the page and check you are still connected to GL-MT300N-XX-XXX.  

A) Language Setting

You need to choose the display language of the Admin Panel 

B) Admin Password Setting 

There is no default password for this Admin Panel.

You must set your own password, which must be at least 5 characters long. Then, click Submit to proceed.

C) Admin Panel 

After the initial setup, you will enter the web Admin Panel of the router. 

4. Go to the Internet section of the admin panel

A) Cable section - Click 'Use at LAN'

B) Repeater section - click Scan to find your network. 

If you see a blank screen you need to turn your smartphone landscape. 

Choose your network from the drop-down list and enter the password.

This is the network your GL iNet will use to connect your Web Server to the internet. 

If you have clicked scan and the page does not show the below image, please try refreshing your browser page.

Enable the remember button to save. Click Join.

When connected to your network the circle next to Wi-Fi will be blue.  

5. Connect GL iNet to Seneye Web Server

Connect the GL iNet to the Seneye Web Server with an ethernet cable. Plug the ethernet cable into the LAN port. 

6. Finish setting up GL iNet

Click on the main menu. On your smartphone, this will be the three little lines in the corner.  

Click on More Settings > Click on Network Mode

Select Extender. Click APPLY

Choose your network, fill in the password and click APPLY.

Once connected, if you refresh the page you will get the 'Device not connected to the internet message' and your SWS will be connected to the internet.

Reset Instructions 

If you change your network provide and receive a new router, or change your network password, after you have set up your module, you will need to reset your GL iNet. 

To reset the module to its factory settings press and hold down the reset button for 10 - 15 seconds then release. All user data will be cleared.

Please then wait 3 - 5 minutes. 

Once the GL iNet has been reset the light on it will flash and it will appear on your network settings. (Follow set up instructions from stage 2).