Existing Layout
• Wired Router • Switch
Important: Before proceeding, if using APs or a mesh, make sure it is in bridge/AP mode. Failure to do so will result in a double-NAT situation and the app may not be able to find the Island.
Step 1:
Power up Island. Wait about 30 seconds for the light to turn from white to blue.
Step 2:
Plug Island into the switch. Within seconds, Island’s Smart Swap feature learns the existing network addresses.
Important:This is now your LAN port. Note the port number.
Step 3:
Identify the cable connecting the LAN port on the modem to the existing router. Unplug it from the existing router and plug it into any port on the Island (either a 2.5G port or 10G port with appropriate transceiver).
Important:This is now your Island WAN port. Note the port number.
Step 4:
Unplug the existing router from the switch. Remove the old router.
Step 5:
You may continue with set up using either the phone app or the web app.
Recommended: Instead of launching the app, plug a laptop into the switch, open a browser, and type my.islandrouter.com to continue with setup.
If using the phone app, make sure you are connected to the newly installed Wi-Fi and launch the app if you haven’t already. The app will discover Island and continue with set up.
Important: We recommend you go directly to the network menu to configure your LAN and WAN interfaces. Click here for instructions.
