Secure Connection Recommended!

Enable the thermostat’s Wi-Fi feature from the Home screen

 

 

 

 

 

network security key or passphrase

 

 

press any line to edit it

 

 

Secure Connection Recommended!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

displays information here as keys pressed

 

network name (SSID)

5.2

 

none

Make sure the router is capable of, and set to operate in

 

 

 

 

6

press here to enter network name

security

WEP

wireless network

 

 

is WPA2

contact service provider for help. A secure wireless net-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

password

 

5.2

WPA

work is recommended over an open (unsecured) network.

 

 

 

a

 

You will need the homeowner’s approval and router pass-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

press here to enter Wi−Fi AP (router) password

WPA2

word to enable Wi−Fi in a secured connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7 END

connect

 

 

Enable Wi−Fi To enable the Wi−Fi feature to com-

 

 

 

 

 

municate with a wireless router:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

type the network security key or passphrase for

1.

Press and release

 

 

 

 

 

the HOME screen (see START HERE). The screen

 

 

 

(locked Wi−Fi Access Point [AP])

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

changes from the Home Screen to the WI−FI SET-

 

6 press here to enter Wi−Fi AP (router) password

 

 

 

 

 

TINGS screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WI−FI SETTINGS

 

 

7 END

connect

 

 

2.

Press the Wi−Fi enable button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Press next as necessary; then press accept after

 

 

 

NETWORK

 

 

 

reading the User Agreement.

Wi−Fi

 

 

 

 

5.1

 

4.

Press NETWORK SETTINGS; this screen shows a

disable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

graphical view of buttons representing Wi−Fi options

7 END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

5.2

OPEN and SECURE wireless networks and a button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.0 UNSECU-

 

 

 

for creating a new access point (AP).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RED ACCESS

5.1 SECURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Decide which of the following buttons you need to

 

 

 

POINT

 

 

 

 

Access Points

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

select:

 

 

 

 

 

5?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.0 Wi−Fi Port (no password required).

 

 

 

 

5.2 CREATE NEW AP

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2

 

1

 

 

 

User Agreement

 

 

5.2a creating a

new AP, you have the option

WI−FI SETTINGS

 

 

 

 

 

of selecting a security level (default is none; choose

START

 

next...

 

 

 

from WEP, WPA, WPA2, depending on the security

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERE

4

 

 

next...

 

 

 

defined in the homeowner’s router); the password

Wi−Fi

 

 

3

 

 

 

field appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. When you touch in one of the input fields (press here

 

NETWORK

Wi−Fi

accept

decline

 

 

 

 

to enter...), the keyboard tool appears. Enter pass-

 

SETTINGS

enable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

word (if simply logging into an existing network) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

enter the network name if creating a new AP. If you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mistype the password or if you cannot access the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

selected network, a message will alert you to retry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Press connect to complete the connection. Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

that

 

 

 

 

Figure 27. Wi−Fi setup

 

 

screen changes to

 

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FAQ

How do I enable the Wi-Fi feature on my Lennox International Inc thermostat?

You can enable the Wi-Fi feature from the Home screen. First, make sure the router is capable of and set to operate in a secure connection, then press the Wi-Fi enable button and follow the on-screen prompts to enter the network security key or passphrase.

What network security key or passphrase should I use for my thermostat's Wi-Fi feature?

It is recommended to use a secure connection. Contact your service provider for help in determining the appropriate network security key or passphrase for your wireless network.

How can I create a new access point (AP) for my thermostat's Wi-Fi feature?

To create a new access point, press the 'Create New AP' button and select the desired security level (WEP, WPA, WPA2) based on the security settings defined in your router. Then, enter the network name and password as necessary.