Specification
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For WEP networks, the security key entered is the hexadecimal key, not the passphrase used to
generate the key. WEP128 keys must be 26 digits long consisting of characters 0-9 and A-F.
Manual pairing using an Android smartphone or tablet
1. Items needed:
a. A smartphone or tablet with WiFi running Android 6.0 (“Marshmallow”) or later.
b. The wireless password or passphrase for your router. Password or passphrase must
not contain unacceptable characters (see acceptable Special Character chart in
FAQ section).
c. The SSID of your wireless router (which you can find on the side or bottom of the router or
by consulting its manual)
d. A strong WiFi signal (at least two bars) from the router where you want to install the
FILTERSCAN WiFi monitor.
2. See Figure 12 to locate the FILTERSCAN WiFi Air Filter Monitor WPS button.
3. Depress and hold the WPS button until the WiFi Status Indicator blinks green then fast red. This
usually takes about 5 seconds, but may take up to 30 seconds. Release the button as soon as the
fast RED is seen and wait until the WiFi Status Indicator blinks amber.
4. Using your smartphone or tablet, connect to the FILTERSCAN network. You do this by going to the
Settings app. It may take a few minutes for the FILTERSCAN network to appear.
5. Select the FILTERSCAN network in the list of available WiFi networks by pressing on and holding
until a new window opens.
6. Select Modify Network, which cause the Advanced Options window to open.
7. Touch IP settings and select STATIC. A new text box will open.
8. Enter the IP address 192.168.1.10 in the URL box.
10. Then select SAVE. You will then press FILTERSCAN again without holding and choose to connect to
the FILTERSCAN network. A window will then open with the message “This network has no internet
access. Stay connected?”
11. Quickly open the message and select YES. Note: The message may only appear for a few seconds.
If you do not select before it disappears, you will need to go back to step 4.
12. Open a web browser on your WiFi-enabled device.
13. Enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 in the URL box. You will get the FILTERSCAN Network
Configuration page, displayed in Figure 13 above.
14. Wait for the page to update and show the available networks. This may take several minutes. You are
looking for the SSID of your router. If the expected network is not available, press the “Refresh”
button (you may need to do this several times). See Figure 14 above.
15. Enter your router’s password (see acceptable Special Character chart in FAQ section) and press
the Join Network button. If the pairing was successful, the amber light on the FILTERSCAN unit will
flash quickly for a few seconds and then stop flashing. If it is still flashing slowly, then it did not pair
with the router.
16. If the pairing fails, check that you are using the correct password: On your smartphone or tablet, open
up Settings and Select WiFi. Connect the phone to the router if it is not already connected. If you are
not asked for a password, press the router SSID and hold it until a window pops up. Choose “Forget
Network.” You will then be presented again with the list of available WiFi networks and select the one
for your router. You will now be asked to enter the password. Enter it in the text box provided and
press “connect.” If the password you entered is wrong, this will fail. If you are able to connect, go back
to step 4 and try to connect your phone with the FILTERSCAN again. If this fails, call the CleanAlert
helpline: 888-414-3569 and select extension “2”
Supported network types for Manual pairing:
WEP128
WPA-PSK (TKIP)
WPA2-PSK (AES)
WPA-PSK mixed mode (some access points, not all are supported)
For WEP networks, the security key entered is the hexadecimal key, not the passphrase used to
generate the key. WEP128 keys must be 26 digits long consisting of characters 0-9 and A-F.