Reconnect a generator to Wi-Fi (condensed guide)

This article provides a condensed version of the Wi-Fi reconnection process. For full instructions, see How Do I Reconnect My Generator to a Wi-Fi Network if It Has Become Disconnected?

Environment

• Air-cooled home standby generators equipped with a Mobile Link On-board Wi-Fi device and Evolution 2.0 controller.
• Mobile Link® app on iOS, Android, or using app.mobilelinkgen.com.

Before you begin

• Have your home Wi-Fi SSID and password.
• Enable Bluetooth® and Location Services on the phone.
• Ensure the generator is safe to service; keep clear of moving/hot parts and exhaust hazards.

Note: App updates or device registration may continue for several minutes after the generator confirms connection.

Procedure

A. Prepare the control panel

1. Unlock and open the generator cover; place the generator in OFF mode.
2. Press ESCAPE to access the Main Menu.
3. Navigate to WIFI or SETUP WIFI, then press ENTER.
4. If prompted, select SETUP WIFI? → YES. If the display differs, scroll to REDO WIFI SETUP? → YES.
5. Wait for SET TO AP – Please Wait… and then for SETUP WIFI NOW! to appear.

B. Connect using the Mobile Link app

1. Open Mobile Link → tap Reconnect now (or log out, tap Get Started → Connect a Generator).
2. Tap Connect Now → select Integrated Wi-Fi. Allow phone location permissions when prompted.
3. Choose “Setup WIFI Now! Timer/SSID shown”. On the generator, verify the rotating timer and the SSID beginning with MLGXXXXX.
4. Tap Yes, connect now and wait while the app finds the generator’s MLG network.
   

   Important: Stay connected to the MLG network during setup. If a captive Wi-Fi portal appears or a "no internet" message appears, complete the prompts in the portal. Ignoring the portal can disconnect your device from MLG and cause setup to fail. For more information, see: Mobile Link Wi-Fi setup: why do I see captive portal and “no internet” prompts?

5. Approve the phone’s connection to the MLG network (confirm the number matches the generator display).
6. Select your home Wi-Fi network → enter the password → tap Submit.
7. Wait for the configuration confirmation in the app (app updates can take up to 15 minutes).

C. Finalize on the generator

1. On the controller, wait for NOW CONNECTED → press ENTER.
2. Review Signal Strength → press ENTER. A signal of 30%+ is recommended.
3. Confirm or set the Time Zone.
4. Return to Main Menu → SYSTEM and verify status shows SWITCHED TO OFF.
5. Press AUTO to return the generator to READY TO RUN.
6. Exit setup in the Mobile Link app.

Helpful links

• Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide