4. Security

Access the security settings of your Almond by tapping on the [Security] icon on the touchscreen interface. This will allow you to change the unique

factory generated Wi-Fi password to something that will be easier to remember. You can also change the type of wireless encryption you want to use,

as well as the web UI admin password and enable the screen lock of your Almond. You can also enable the Show Passwords option if desired.

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5. Wireless

The Wireless settings screen allows you to change settings such as the SSID (i.e. the Wi-Fi name of your Almond), the wireless password and the Wi-Fi

channel it broadcasts on. You can also enable the guest network which you can share with visitors that you don’t want to give full access to your

network to. Wi-Fi clients that connect to the main SSID will have access to both the local network and the Internet. Wi-Fi clients that connect to

the guest SSID will have access to the Internet only. Simply provide the main SSID and password, or the gues

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SSID and password to clients depending

on how much access you want them to have to your Almond.

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6. FAQ

Q: How do I remove “_almond” from the end of my extended network’s name?

A:

Simply go to the Wireless settings (see section 5) and tap on Name (SSID) and simply remove “_almond” using the [DEL] key on the onscreen

keyboard.

Q: How do I reset my Almond back to the original factory settings?

A:

The reset button is on the same side of the Almond as its ports (see section 1.1), just above the power jack. You may use a paper clip, or the

Almond stylus to depress the reset button for a few seconds while the Almond is powered on. You may also reset your router from the web user

interface by going to the “Management” tab and clicking on “factory reset”.

Q: How do I change my Almond’s SSID (network name)?

A:

When using your Almond in Router or Range Extender mode, please tap on the “Wireless” icon on the LCD touchscreen. Now tap on the text in the

white box under Name (SSID) and the onscreen keyboard will appear and you can change the SSID of your Almond. Tap on [Done] when you’re

finished and the new name will be saved.

Q: What is the default username and password for Almond’s Web User Interface?

A:

admin/admin. If this for some reason has been changed, go to the second screen on your Almond’s touchscreen interface and tap on Web

Administer and your Almond will display the username and password. You can also change the Web User Interface username and password here by

simply tapping in the text boxes and edit the text via the onscreen keyboard.

Q: Why can’t I change the wireless channel of my Almond when it’s used in Range Extender mode?

A:

In Range Extender mode, the Almond must be synched with the main router’s channel. If the Almond’s channel is changed independently, it will no

longer be able to extend the range.

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Q: Can I use my Almond as a wireless bridge for Ethernet only devices?

A:

Yes. When the Almond is configured in Range Extender mode the

Ethernet ports will remain functional. This allows you to connect set-top-

boxes, game consoles, smart TV’s and other devices that lack Wi-Fi to your wireless network.

Q: How do I update the software on my Almond?

A:

The easiest way is to locate the “Software Update” option in the touchscreen menu and tap it. As long as your Almond is already connected to the

Internet, it’ll automatically search for new updates and allow you to install any update that’s available. You can also download the latest software from

our website and update your Almond via the Web User Interface. For more detailed instructions, please visit the Securifi website and have a look in

the Support section for detailed software upgrade instructions.

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