Existing Install Modem+Wireless-Router-Remove+Switch

Existing Layout

• Wireless Router (remove) • Switch

Step 1:

Plug in and install APs or a mesh system according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure it’s operational and if a mesh system, place in AP mode.

Plug the mesh into an available port on the switch.

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Step 2:

Power up Island. Wait about 30 seconds for the light to turn from white to blue.

Step 3:

Plug Island into the switch. Within seconds, Island’s Smart Swap feature learns the existing network addresses.

Step 4:

Unplug the WAN cable from the existing router and move it to any available port on Island.

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Step 5:

Unplug the existing router from the switch.

Remove the wireless router.

Step 5:

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. Upon completing set up, the Island app lets you easily reinstate any previous DHCP reservations or port forwards.