The KING WiFiMax creates your own private and secure Wi-Fi
network, just like you have in your home. When in range of an
network, and it will extend the internet access from that network to
your own private Wi-Fi network.
SWIFT
Omnidirectional Wi-Fi Antenna KS1000
(not included with KWM1000)
The KING Swift is an omnidirectional Wi-Fi antenna
that increases the range and performance of your
KING WiFiMax router and range extender. This
2.4GHz Wi-Fi antenna mounts to your roof, connects
to your KING WiFiMax via a single cable, and allows
your KING WiFiMax to connect to networks from
even farther away and still utilize its 5GHz network for
fastest speeds.
WIRELESS REGULATORY INFORMATION ....................................... 18-19
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CONTENTS
KING WiFiMax KWM1000
For increased performance, you can add a KING Swift
(contact KING Customer Service at 952-345-8147).
KING WiFiMax
Dipole Antenna
Manual
Power Supply
NOTE: No tools are required to set up and use the KING WiFiMax (unless wall
mounting the unit).
There are key hole slots on the back to mount the unit to a wall. The
user must determine where and how to best mount the unit to a wall
(inside use only).
KING Swift KS1000
Includes the KING WiFiMax and
power supply shown above.
KING Swift antenna
with preattached cable
Pole, ladder or
mirror-mount
bracket
Roof-mount
bracket
White
wall plate
Black
wall plate
Watertight connector
Washer
Nut
Cable
NOTE: The KING Swift, bracket and hardware may come preassembled.
For complete installation instructions see page 10.
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CONNECTIONS
Place your KING WiFiMax on a stable surface (or wall mount).
Make connections as shown. (Blue lights on KING WiFiMax will turn on when
power is connected.)
Attach included dipole antenna or cable from KING Swift to open port.
A
Rotate antennas so they point up.
B
Connect to power.
C
NOTE: You can use the keyhole slots on the back to wall mount the unit.
ANTENNAS MUST ALWAYS POINT UP.
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FIRST-TIME USE
NOTE:
When using a smart phone or tablet: to maintain the best connection
to your KING WiFiMax, it is suggested that the smart phone or tablet’s
TIP
1. Go to your smart phone, tablet or
computer’s Wi-Fi settings page and
connect to the KING 5G network:
KING_XXXXXX_5G
XXXXXX is a number/letter
combination unique to your router
TIP
and can be found on the bottom of
your router in the SSID row.
If you do not see KING_XXXXXX_5G (5GHz network), connect to KING_XXXXXX
(2.4GHz network).
Always choose the 5G network if possible, as it is faster than the 2.4GHz network.
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Graphics will vary.
2. Open your device’s web browser.
Go to:
Tap “WiFi Settings” in the left-hand column.
Type exactly as written.
3. Tap “WiFi Name & Password.”
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4. In the screen below, you MUST change your Wi-Fi name and password to personalize
it and keep it secure. Do steps A and B for both the 2.4 GHz and 5GHZ networks (you
will only have to do this once).
Enter a new Wi-Fi name.
A
When entering your new names, make sure to the
existing names in the boxes.
TIP
B
TIP
2.4GHz network name.
Enter a password.
KING highly recommends password protecting your name.
Choose WPA/WPA2-PSK under “Encryption Mode” to enable
password protection.
Passwords can be the same for both networks if you wish, and must
be at least 8 characters.
Enter names and passwords for both networks.
A
A
B
B
Choose this
encryption
mode to enable
password
protection.
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2.4GHZ
Write your network name here:Write your password here:
5GHZ
Write your network name here:Write your password here:
5. When you have entered names and passwords for both networks, tap “Save.”
TIP
If the “Save” button
does not appear, scroll
You have personalized your router setup.
Continue on next page.
TIP
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STANDARD OPERATION
When using a smart phone
or tablet: to maintain the best
connection to your KING WiFiMax, it
TIP
is suggested that the smart phone or
during standard operation.
1. Go to your phone, tablet or computer’s settings
page and connect to the Wi-Fi Network with your
personalized network name (you created this on
page 6).
The example shown is “MyWiFiName_5G”.
If your device cannot connect to your 5G
network, connect to your other network.
For best performance, choose the
TIP
5GHz network whenever possible.
2. Open your device’s web browser.
Go to:
Tap “WiFi Settings” in the left-hand column.
Type exactly as written.
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2.4GHz: MyWiFiName
5GHz: MyWiFiName_5G
3. Tap “Wireless Repeating.”
4. Tap the blue arrows to scan for networks.
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The router is scanning for networks.
5. After the scanning process is complete, this screen will appear.
Tap on “Upstream WiFi Name” drop down menu to display a list of available networks.
TIP
If the upstream
network you are
looking for does not
appear in this list,
scroll up and down
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6. Select the network you would like to extend (not your customized router name) and
input the password if necessary (not pictured).
Tap “Save.”
7. This popup should appear. Tap “OK.”
8. Your KING WiFiMax will reboot.
If your router gets stuck at 100% and won’t
or if your Wi-Fi device does not have
internet access, you may need to go back
to your smart phone or tablet’s settings
page and ensure that it reconnected to
theWi-Fi network with your personalized
network name, as you may lose connection
during the router’s rebooting process.
Your KING WiFiMax is now extending your network!
TIP
standard operation, it is now safe to turn it back on.
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INSTALLATION
• For best performance, the antenna should be located as far away as possible from
other rooftop objects (TV antennas, AC units, etc.) and with the best all around line of
sight.
• When determining locations, make sure the long cable will reach the KING WiFiMax
when attached to the KING Swift cable. (KING Swift cable may go directly to prewire
enclosure - see opposite page).
• Do not locate the KING WiFiMax or KING Swift in a slide-out.
• Cable connection between KING Swift and long cable must always be inside vehicle
(or prewire enclosure if using).
1. Drill 5/16” hole in roof where cable will enter roof. Feed long cable into position with
enough cable sticking out of roof to attach KING Swift cable. This end is marked
“ROOF” and is red.
2. Connect KING Swift cable and long cable.
3. Apply roof-compatible sealant around perimeter of bracket. Feed cable into hole, lower
bracket into position and fasten to roof.
4. Inside vehicle, install wall plate if desired, and connect cable to KING WiFiMax.
You can also use the included
bracket to mount the antenna
to a pole, ladder or mirror.
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IMPORTANT!
The installer is responsible for determining and
All holes, fastener heads, and the entire perimeter
weatherproofed with sealant.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The KING WiFiMax doesn’t power on (no blue lights on front).
Make sure power supply plug is securely inserted into back of KING WiFiMax. Make
sure the power supply is plugged into a known good power outlet.
Make sure your KING WiFiMax is plugged in. It may take up to a minute for these
networks to appear. Some older devices may be unable to see the 5GHz network.
This is completely okay; just use the KING_XXXXXX network.
Make sure you are connected to your KING WiFiMax’s network. Then make sure you
type in the web address exactly as it appears in this manual: .
Choose WPA/WPA2-PSK under “Encryption Mode” (right above the password box)
to enable password protection.
I don’t see the Upstream WiFi name I want to extend in my list of networks.
If a network is very far away or very weak, the KING WiFiMax may not be able to see
KING WiFiMax to a location closer to your desired network.
Try reloading the page. If the page won’t load, make sure your device is still
connected to the KING WiFiMax. It may have disconnected during the reboot.
The KING WiFiMax doesn’t seem to extend the range of my Wi-Fi, or has trouble
Make sure all 4 antennas (3 if KING Swift is connected) are pointing up. If wall
mounting, antennas must be rotated to point up as well.
Certain types of obstructions (other vehicles, buildings, or large amounts of metal)
can reduce signal levels. Try relocating the KING WiFiMax.
NOTE: KING WiFiMax can be reset by
pressing and holding
the reset button until the front
lights go out (15-20 seconds).
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SPECIFICATIONS
KING WiFiMax
Power: Included 12v power supply,
requiring 110V AC plug-in
Wireless standards: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Supported Frequencies: 2.4GHz and 5GHz (dual-band)
Each new KING WiFiMax and King Swift is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving
the factory, and is covered by the following limited warranty from the date of original
purchase:
• One-year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of
replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the terms
of the warranty. The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement parts after
one year.
Depending upon the problem, KING may authorize a dealer to perform the necessary
repairs. Any warranty labor outside of that performed at the factory is not covered unless
1) the product has been installed by an authorized dealer/installer or OEM manufacturer
and 2) the dealer/installer receives prior authorization to perform the repair.
Order Number. KING will advise the dealer on how to proceed with any repairs.
Should any trouble develop during the warranty period, contact KING at (952) 345-8147.
You must contact KING before the warranty period expires. The customer must supply
proof of purchase (such as a dated sales receipt) when requesting warranty service. If the
customer cannot supply proof of purchase, warranty period shall start 30 days after date
of manufacture.
If it is determined that the unit needs to be returned to KING, customer must return
COMPLETE product, freight prepaid, to:
KING, 11200 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55438-2453.
If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, KING will
repair (or at its option, replace) without charge.
When returning product, KING will supply an RMA number (Return Merchandise
Authorization). This number must be clearly written on the box. Failure to clearly write
RMA number on box will result in delays in processing claim. Along with product, the
customer should include in the box: his/her name, address, daytime phone number, proof
of purchase and description of the problem.
This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring, or remanufactured units.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of an accessory other than
a KING accessory designed for the product. This warranty is not transferable from the
original owner.
KING cannot be held responsible for changes in the expanding and changing digital and
analog communications market that cause the product to no longer operate correctly.
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This warranty also does not apply where:
• The product has been abused, misused, improperly installed or improperly
maintained.
• The product has been used with an accessory other than a KING accessory
designed for the product.
such repairs.
• Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear.
• Alterations have been made to the product.
• The product or any associated component has been opened without authorization or
disassembled to any degree.
• Damage has been caused by power washing.
• Circumstances beyond the control of KING cause the product to no longer operate
correctly.
• Customer is not the original owner.
In no event shall KING be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
from the sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term
of this warranty.
KING disclaims liability for any implied warranties, including implied warranties of
vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
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WIRELESS REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
ment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF
Rules. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1-11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
The device could automatically discontinue transmission in case of absence of information to transmit, or operational failure. Note that this is not
intended to prohibit transmission of control or signaling information or the use of repetitive codes where required by the technology.
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This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with
ISED multi-transmitter product procedures.
The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite
systems.
point-to-point operation as appropriate.
Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850
MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
This radio transmitter (6873A-KWM1000) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Additional requirements for the band 5600-5650 MHz
Until further notice, devices subject to this Section shall not be capable of transmitting in the band 5600-5650 MHz, so that Environment Canada
weather radars operating in this band are protected.
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CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) L’appareil
ne doit pas produire de brouillage; et (2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Pour les produits disponibles sur le marché aux États-Unis et au Canada, seuls les canaux de 1 à 11 peuvent être utilisés. La sélection d’autres
canaux n’est pas possible.
Le dispositif peut automatiquement cesser d’émettre en cas d’absence d’informations à transmettre, ou à cause d’une défaillance technique. Notez
que l’objet n’est pas d’interdire la transmission des informations de contrôle ou de signalisation ou l’utilisation de codes répétitifs lorsque requis par
la technologie.
Ce matériel est conforme aux limites établies par ISED en matière d’exposition aux radiofréquences dans un environnement non contrôlé. Ce
matériel doit être installé et utilisé à une distance d’au moins 20 cm entre l’antenne et le corps de l’utilisateur.
Cet appareil et son (ses) antenne(s) ne doivent pas être situés à proximité ou fonctionner en association avec une autre antenne ou un autre émetteur autre qu’en respectant les procédures d’ ISED relatives au fonctionnement des dispositifs multi-émetteurs.
systèmes mobiles par satellite qui utilisent le même canal.
l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas.
De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d.,
qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages
aux dispositifs LAN-EL.
Le présent émetteur radio (6873A-KWM1000) a été approuvé par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada pour fonctionner
avec les types d’antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain
radars météorologiques d’Environnement Canada fonctionnant dans cette bande soient protégés.