Basement Watchdog BW-WIFI Quick Start Guide

WiFi Module

Quick Start

Guide

Welcome

Before you begin
View the installation video at

www.BasementWatchdog.com/videos

What you need:

Small flathead screw driver
Wi-Fi network name
Wi-Fi network password
Wi-Fi capable device (computer,
tablet, or smartphone)

Step 1 Step 2

Attach the WiFi module to your Basement
Watchdog system and power source as
shown on the installation diagram(s).

(note: please choose the connection
method that matches the system you have)

a. ‘RED’ and ‘GREEN’ lights should be
alternating

Step 3

Connect to your wifi network

Getting set up and connected is simple

1. Determine what Basement Watchdog device you
have and how you are attaching to it

2. Attach your WiFi Module to your Basement
Watchdog system

3. Mount your WiFi Module

4. Connect to your Wi-Fi network

5. Register online

Mount your module using the
included Velcro or mounting screws

a. Open the network settings
on your device and
connect to GLENTRON

d. Click on Available Networks and select your network from the dropdown menu

• Enter your passphrase and click OK

e. The ‘RED’ and ‘GREEN’ lights will stop alternating if the connection is successful.
If lights do not stop alternating repeat Step 3

b. Close the network settings
and open up the browser

• In the URL field,
type 192.168.1.1

c. Fill out the information
needed on the module
setup page

• Click ‘save’

Step 4

Register your module
a. You will receive an email from

GlentronicsConnect.com at the
provided email address

b. Click on the link and complete
the registration

Note: We recommend you test the setup by
disconnecting power to the pump system
connected to the WiFi module.

You should receive an email / text
within a few minutes

Installation Guidelines

USB Data Port connection to compatible

Basement Watchdog Connect™ backup or combination system

Connection with the USB Data Port enables the homeowner
to receive a text or email notifying exactly which alarm is
occurring or what maintenance is needed

Remote Terminal Connection

to OPTIONAL High Water

Detector Accessory

USB Data Port Connection

to compatible CONNECT

backup or combo system

5V USB
Charger

to outlet

(optional)

Remote Terminal connection to compatible

Basement Watchdog backup or combination system

Connection with the Remote Terminal enables the homeowner
to receive an alert to a problem or needed maintenance

Note: This connection style should not be used if your
backup is a Basement Watchdog Connect and has a
USB port. You will only connect via the USB port.

12V Battery

For use with

Backup

Systems only

Remote Terminal Connection to

compatible backup or combo system

5V USB
Charger

to outlet

(required)