Connect a generator by accessing the MLG router using a web browser
This article describes a method that uses a web browser to manually configure a home network Wi-Fi connection using an iPhone, Android, or Windows desktop device. This is an alternative legacy method that may work when the standard setup process through the app fails for an unknown reason.
Note: End users should always attempt the standard setup process offered in the Mobile Link for Generators app to avoid complications. See the iPhone or Android setup articles for the recommended setup process:
Environment
The procedure in this article will only work with the onboard Wi-Fi module. These steps will not work with the Wi-Fi/Ethernet or 4G LTE Mobile Link devices. If you have the Wi-Fi ethernet device, first time connection issues can be resolved by hard resetting the device.
How does it work?
Instead of installing the app and following the setup wizard offered in the app, this procedure guides the user through activating the generator's MLG network and connecting directly to it via an IP address in a web browser.
Note that to monitor the generator from a phone, the Mobile Link for Generators app will still need to be downloaded and installed after completing the procedure described in this article.
This article will include:
1. Go to the generator, unlock it, and raise the cover to the generator.
2. Locate the control panel located on the right side of the open generator, then press the OFF button on the control panel. 
Note: This step will ensure the generator does not start or run during the Wi-Fi connection process. The Final Steps section of this article will ensure the generator is returned to a Ready to Run state after connecting.
3. Press the ESCAPE button, to access the control panel's main menu.
4 Using the arrow keys on the control panel, Press the down arrow to select the WIFI or SET UP WIFI menu item, then press the ENTER button.
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5. The screen may display multiple options:
- If SETUP WIFI? is displayed on the control panel screen, use the arrow keys to select YES. If YES is already displayed, then press the ENTER button.
- If something other than SETUP WIFI? is displayed on the control panel, use the arrow keys to scroll until REDO WIFI SETUP? is displayed. Then, press the ENTER button and use the arrow keys to scroll until YES is displayed, and then press the ENTER button one more time.
6. The generator's control panel may display SET TO AP for up to 3 minutes, then display SETUP WIFI NOW!
7. The generator is now prepared for connection. Click the link appropriate link for your device:
Note: The procedure below assumes the user has just completed the steps to prepare the generator for connection to a Wi-Fi network.
1. From the home screen of the Apple device, open the device settings page by tapping the small gear icon.
2. The settings page is displayed. Tap the Wi-Fi menu item.
3. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Tap the Wi-Fi Network that begins with MLG.
1. Open the device's Settings app.
2. Tab Network & internet > Internet.
3. Tap the network that begins with MLG to connect to it.
1. Launch any browser on the device and type in the address 192.168.51.1
2. Select the country and time zone.
3. From the dropdown, select the Wi-Fi network for the home.
4. Enter the home's Wi-Fi password.
Click this link to navigate to the final setup steps.
Note: This procedure assumes the user has just completed steps to prepare the generator for connection to a Wi-Fi network.
1. Click the network icon in the system tray.
2. Click the network that begins with MLG to connect to it.
1. Launch a web browser and enter 192.168.51.1 into the address bar.
2. Select the country and time zone.
3. From the dropdown, select the Wi-Fi network for the home.
4. Enter the home's Wi-Fi password.
Proceed to the next section to complete the setup.
1. The generator's control panel will now display NOW CONNECTED, press the ENTER button to continue.
2. The generator's connection signal strength is displayed, verify the signal strength is acceptable then press the ENTER button.
Note: Signal strength of 30% or higher is recommended. If lower than 30% signal strength is observed, consider adding a WiFi booster or Extender to your network to improve connection reliability.
3. The automatically determined Timezone information may display, verify the information to be accurate, then press the ENTER button to continue.
Note: If PLEASE SELECT HOUR is displayed, please wait a few moments. The timezone information should be displayed shortly, alternatively, date and time information can be entered manually using the arrow keys.
4. The display should return to the Main Menu. Using the arrow keys, select the SYSTEM menu item, then press the ENTER button.
5. The screen will display SWITCHED TO OFF. Press the AUTO button.
6. The generator should return to the READY TO RUN.
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