Anytime you take your Lightform device to a new location, you will need to connect it to the same network as your computer.
In this article, we'll cover how to pair your device to a local WiFi network.
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In this article:
Overview
Anytime you take your LFC to a new location, you will need to connect it to the same network as your computer. There are various networking options available. You can try any of these additional networking options to find the one that works best for your setup. In this article, we'll cover how to pair the LF1 to a local WiFi network.
Supported WiFi networks
The LFC can connect to 2.4GHz and 5GHz, WPA/WPA2 Personal networks.
Make sure your router is configured with these settings. Specifically, currently the LFC’s firmware is not capable of connecting to other networks types such as Unsecured, Captive Portal, WEP, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/802.1x. In these scenarios, a wired Ethernet connection is suggested.
Quick Start Guide
- Ensure that the LFC is connected to power (e.g., outlet)
- Wait at least 1 minute for the LFC to register your network list
- Follow the Lightform Creator Pairing Process
Pairing Workflow
Upon first startup, the LFC will automatically be in pairing mode.
Note
Unlike the LF1, the LFC does not have a pairing button to force it into pairing mode. Your LFC will enter into pairing mode automatically but it can take 1-2 minutes for your device to boot up and show in your list of available wifi networks.
To pair the LFC to a WiFi network:
Step 1 Start the Pair Device Workflow
Open Lightform Creator and click the Pair Device text that is visible when the application starts up — you will be directed to the Pairing Device view.
Step 2 Connect to Lightform Network
Change your computer's WiFi network to the LFC's network (i.e., Lightform Dazzling Faerie) and enter the password lightform. If you do not see your LFC's network, restart your LFC and wait at least 1-2 minutes. Once you are connected to the LFC’s WiFi network, return to Lightform Creator.
Step 3 Select Preferred Network
A list of nearby WiFi networks will appear. Select which network you would like to pair the LFC to and enter the password of the network.
If refreshing causes you to be kicked off the LFC's network, rejoin the LFC's network (Step #2)
Step 4 Change back to the Computer's Network
Re-connect your computer to your local Wi-Fi network
- The LFC will attempt to pair to the network for up to 1 minute
- After 1 minute, Lightform Creator will either indicate a successful pairing or provide troubleshooting information (see Troubleshooting below)
Immediately after pairing, Lightform Creator may prompt you to update the LFC’s firmware.
Troubleshooting
Make sure that you've read through our supported WiFi networks and that your network meets the WiFi requirements.
LFC will attempt to pair to a WiFi network for up to 1 minute. After 1 minute, troubleshooting information will appear. You must cancel out of this and start the pairing process over.
Note
If you are using Windows and no LF1 devices are discoverable on the network, Windows Defender may be interfering.
Forgetting a Paired Network
Once you pair the LFC to a WiFi network, the LFC will remember the network and automatically join the network when in range. If you do not want the LFC to rejoin a saved network, you can remove the network from the LFC's saved networks list.
To forget a paired network:
- Navigate to the Control Page. Yo ur device’s properties are displayed here
- Enable "Labs" features by checking "Enable Labs" in the Help menu
- Find the Saved networks property box, where you will be able to remove any saved networks from the LF1
- Right-click on the network you would like to forget. Click the Remove network '[network name]' option. The LF1 will forget about the network and you will have to re-pair your device to that network
In this article:
Overview
Anytime you take your LF1 to a new location, you'll need to connect it to the same network as your computer. There are various networking options available. You can try any of these additional networking options to find the one that works best for your setup. In this article, we'll cover how to pair the LF1 to a local WiFi network.
Supported WiFi networks
The LF1 can only connect to 2.4GHz, WPA/WPA2 Personal networks.
Make sure your router is configured with these settings. Specifically, the LF1 does not support 5GHz networks, and currently the LF1’s firmware is not capable of connecting to other networks types such as Unsecured, Captive Portal, WEP, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise/802.1x. In these scenarios, a wired Ethernet connection is suggested.
Quick Start Guide
- Ensure that the LF1 is connected to power (e.g., outlet).
- Wait for the LED on the LF1 to turn cyan, which indicates that the LF1 is ready to pair. If the LED on the LF1 doesn't turn to cyan, press the Pairing Button on the back of your LF1 to enter pairing mode.
- Follow the Lightform Creator Pairing Process.
Pairing Workflow
Upon first startup, the LF1 should automatically be in pairing mode. To directly enable pairing mode at any other time, press the Pairing Button on the LF1.
The LED on the LF1 will be cyan to indicate that the LF1 is ready to pair (either solid cyan if the LF1 is connected to HDMI or blinking cyan if not connected to HDMI). If Lightform Creator is not detecting HDMI, make sure your projector is on and not in standby mode.
To pair the LF1 to a WiFi network:
Step 1 Start the Pair Device Workflow
Open Lightform Creator and click the Pair Device text that is visible when the application starts up — you will be directed to the Pairing Device view.
Step 2 Connect to the Lightform's Network
Change your computer's WiFi network to the LF1's network (i.e., Lightform Jumbo Turkey) and enter the password "lightform". If you do not see your LF1's network, check that your LF1's LED is cyan and, if not, press the pairing button. Once you are connected to the LF1’s WiFi network, return to Lightform Creator.
Step 3 Select Preferred Network
A list of nearby WiFi networks will appear. Select which network you would like to pair the LF1 to and enter the password of the network. If you do not see your preferred WiFi network listed, refresh the list by pressing the pairing button.
If refreshing causes you to be kicked off the LF1's network, rejoin the LF1's network (Step #2)
Step 4 Re-connect your computer to your local WiFi network
- The LF1 will attempt to pair to the network for up to 1 minute.
- After 1 minute, Lightform Creator will either indicate a successful pairing or provide troubleshooting information (see Troubleshooting below).
Immediately after pairing, Lightform Creator may prompt you to update the LF1’s firmware.
Troubleshooting
Make sure that you've read through our supported WiFi networks and that your network meets the WiFi requirements.
LF1 will attempt to pair to a WiFi network for up to 1 minute. After 1 minute, troubleshooting information will appear. You must cancel out of this and start the pairing process over.
Note
If you are using Windows and no LF1 devices are discoverable on the network, Windows Defender may be interfering.
Forgetting a Paired Network
Once you pair the LF1 to a WiFi network, the LF1 will remember the network and automatically join the network when in range. If you do not want the LF1 to rejoin a saved network, you can remove the network from the LF1's saved networks list.
To forget a paired network:
- Navigate to the Control Page. Your device’s properties are displayed here.
- Enable "Labs" features by checking "Enable Labs" in the Help menu.
- Find the Saved networks property box, where you will be able to remove any saved networks from the LF1.
- Right-click on the network you would like to forget. Click the Remove network '[network name]' option. The LF1 will forget about the network and you will have to re-pair your device to that network.