Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter
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I have this setup to a static IP address and can access everything via the GUI. I download the whole home audio app on android and IOS and am not able to make it work with either. I can confirm it appears it's connecting with the IOS since if I put a different IP address, it fails. When I use the correct IP address, it just appears frozen. Basic steps that I took to configure.... Restart the device via pinhole, have WAN plugged into network and find the wifi of the device. I set it up to ETH-SERIAL under serial 2 net settings and then provide the static IP from my router. I was not able to get the wifi to connect to my wireless network, but I can find everything and program it through the WAN. I'm now stuck and not sure what to try next other than returning the item, any suggestions?
Brian K
on May 9, 2022
BEST ANSWER: If you have downloaded the MonoPrice Whole Home Audio Control APP. Set your Locale Remote port # to 4999 and change your serial framing timeout to 150 or 170 on the RS-232 IP adapter. The Network protocol should be at TCP. Hope this Helps as I was able to get the APP working after I made the following changes.
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- Harpal D on May 11, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2021
I was able to get the wifi to connect to my network, but still same outcome.
NetMode WIFI(Client)-Serial
SSID - dlink
PW- password
IP Type - Static
IP Address - my static ip address
Serial Configure - 9600,8,n,1
serial framing lenth: 64
framing timeout - 170 i have tried 150 too
network mode server
remote server - 0.0.0.0
local remote port number - 4999
network protocol - tcp
network timeout 1 second.
Still no dice for me.
NetMode WIFI(Client)-Serial
SSID - dlink
PW- password
IP Type - Static
IP Address - my static ip address
Serial Configure - 9600,8,n,1
serial framing lenth: 64
framing timeout - 170 i have tried 150 too
network mode server
remote server - 0.0.0.0
local remote port number - 4999
network protocol - tcp
network timeout 1 second.
Still no dice for me.
BEST ANSWER: If you have downloaded the MonoPrice Whole Home Audio Control APP. Set your Locale Remote port # to 4999 and change your serial framing timeout to 150 or 170 on the RS-232 IP adapter. The Network protocol should be at TCP. Hope this Helps as I was able to get the APP working after I made the following changes.
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- Harpal D on May 11, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2021
I was able to get the wifi to connect to my network, but still same outcome.
NetMode WIFI(Client)-Serial
SSID - dlink
PW- password
IP Type - Static
IP Address - my static ip address
Serial Configure - 9600,8,n,1
serial framing lenth: 64
framing timeout - 170 i have tried 150 too
network mode server
remote server - 0.0.0.0
local remote port number - 4999
network protocol - tcp
network timeout 1 second.
Still no dice for me.
NetMode WIFI(Client)-Serial
SSID - dlink
PW- password
IP Type - Static
IP Address - my static ip address
Serial Configure - 9600,8,n,1
serial framing lenth: 64
framing timeout - 170 i have tried 150 too
network mode server
remote server - 0.0.0.0
local remote port number - 4999
network protocol - tcp
network timeout 1 second.
Still no dice for me.
Using this device and the Monoprice app is working for me with minor tweaks. Make sure in the app you have "Device being used" to the IP2SL option. Baud on the IP adapter needs to be set to 9600 as well, and then make sure the port configured on the adapter and the app are the same, EX: 4999.
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- Craig D on Jul 8, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 4, 2021
Hi Brian: Change your network timeout from 1 to 30. On the App under the setting wheel make sure you have the correct static IP. You will also have to define your Zones and Source as well. It seem you have everything correct.
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- Harpal D on May 12, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2021
I kept the device's network settings pretty much default besides making it have a static IP from my router. In the Android app, I entered the IP, selected Sundovo for the device type, and kept the port set to 4999.
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- Ned W on May 10, 2022
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2022
It appears to me you are doing things the right way. I suggest contacting the app authors. When I had similar issues they were very helpful.
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- Paul E on May 11, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 12, 2021
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if I didn't want keypads, can I use tablets instead using the your 6 zone rs-232 to IP adapter? And will that work on SmartTHINGS app?
robert c
on Mar 23, 2021

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit, NO LOGO
BEST ANSWER: You can use your tablet to control the amp via wifi. There are multiple apps that available in the app stores for ios or Android. While I'd assume Smartthings has an integration, I can't say for sure. I know that Homeassistant has an integration.
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- Jeremy T on Mar 23, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You can use your tablet to control the amp via wifi. There are multiple apps that available in the app stores for ios or Android. While I'd assume Smartthings has an integration, I can't say for sure. I know that Homeassistant has an integration.
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- Jeremy T on Mar 23, 2021
- Purchased on Feb 15, 2021
Yes, you can use any device that can successfully use the SmartThings app. The external keypads are not required. I run a combination of this in my home now.
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- Tyson M on Mar 23, 2021
- Purchased on Dec 14, 2020
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Would I be able to control the system from my iPhone?
A shopper
on Nov 18, 2021

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit, NO LOGO
BEST ANSWER: In theory, yes, there are at least two apps built for this in the App Store. I’ve tried both with mixed results. I have this wired directly to my switch (ie, it’s not a WiFi issue), and calling it “inconsistent” is generous. Sometimes it works perfectly, but most times at least a couple zones are MIA.
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- GreySpace on Nov 19, 2021
- Purchased on May 20, 2021
BEST ANSWER: In theory, yes, there are at least two apps built for this in the App Store. I’ve tried both with mixed results. I have this wired directly to my switch (ie, it’s not a WiFi issue), and calling it “inconsistent” is generous. Sometimes it works perfectly, but most times at least a couple zones are MIA.
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- GreySpace on Nov 19, 2021
- Purchased on May 20, 2021
Yes, there are apps like "Monoprice Whole Home Audio" on the app store and "Monoprice Whole Home Audio Control" on Google Play - both rely on this converter to get from the network to the serial port. You need to know the IP address of this device on your local network to make it function.
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- Ryan P on Nov 19, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2021
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Does anyone know how to set this up so I can control it with the Monoprice Whole Home Audio app for iOS?
Harsh P
on Dec 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The instructions are in the manual that came with. Basically you connect power to the device, and within a few minutes, the device creates a wifi network. You connect to it and go to browser and give the device IP. the credentials were in the manual. Once there, you configure the device to connect to your home wifi. I don't have the manual handy, but will attach once I get to it. Hope this helps.
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- Elangoraja C on Dec 27, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
Manual d/l link - https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/39263_Manual_200528.pdf
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- Elangoraja C on Dec 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The instructions are in the manual that came with. Basically you connect power to the device, and within a few minutes, the device creates a wifi network. You connect to it and go to browser and give the device IP. the credentials were in the manual. Once there, you configure the device to connect to your home wifi. I don't have the manual handy, but will attach once I get to it. Hope this helps.
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- Elangoraja C on Dec 27, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 27, 2021
Manual d/l link - https://downloads.monoprice.com/files/manuals/39263_Manual_200528.pdf
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- Elangoraja C on Dec 27, 2021
I’m still waiting for my adapter but I used the similar Itsch previously. It requires getting the IP address for the adapter from your network. I recommend having a reserved address for the adapter. Then enter that address into that app with port 4999. I prefer the “Audio Control” app that is similar. Plug into the RS232 port from the adapter and you should be able to control the amp.
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- Paul E on Dec 25, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 12, 2021
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will this product work / control this amp:
31028 - Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio Multizone 12-channel Amplifier with RS232 and 70V and 4-Ohm Output
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31028 - Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio Multizone 12-channel Amplifier with RS232 and 70V and 4-Ohm Output
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Stanley G
on Jan 17, 2021

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter

Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio Multizone 12-channel Amplifier with RS232 and 70V and 4-Ohm Output
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You need to get the RS232 connected to your network with either a wired or wireless connection. It will then issue commands to the receiver and relay status with the included male to male cable.
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- Jason V on Jan 17, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2021
is there programming involved? is the webserver set up for a specific amp.. or is the webserver purely generic?
No programming, just some simple settings. It is somewhat generic for other uses. Set the converter to the type of communication that you will use (ethernet to serial etc.) and double check the defaults. Make sure that you use the right port. Set the ip address to static, baud rate and other info is already set to what you want. Once you set your app that you are using to the static IP, it should communicate easily.
BEST ANSWER: Yes. You need to get the RS232 connected to your network with either a wired or wireless connection. It will then issue commands to the receiver and relay status with the included male to male cable.
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- Jason V on Jan 17, 2021
- Purchased on Jan 3, 2021
is there programming involved? is the webserver set up for a specific amp.. or is the webserver purely generic?
No programming, just some simple settings. It is somewhat generic for other uses. Set the converter to the type of communication that you will use (ethernet to serial etc.) and double check the defaults. Make sure that you use the right port. Set the ip address to static, baud rate and other info is already set to what you want. Once you set your app that you are using to the static IP, it should communicate easily.
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Is this adapter network addressable? i.e. can I attach the ethernet port directly to my router and if so, how do I set the network address and serial port parameters?
A shopper
on Jan 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can connect the ethernet (WAN) port directly to your router, bypassing the WIFI. It uses DHCP by default, so you shouldn't need to set the network address unless you're setting it up with a static IP on your network. For that, you would access the adapter's web gui and change IP Type to "Static" instead of DHCP. I would strongly recommend leaving the serial port parameters as default unless you know exactly what you're doing.
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- Kyle F on Nov 29, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes you can connect the ethernet (WAN) port directly to your router, bypassing the WIFI. It uses DHCP by default, so you shouldn't need to set the network address unless you're setting it up with a static IP on your network. For that, you would access the adapter's web gui and change IP Type to "Static" instead of DHCP. I would strongly recommend leaving the serial port parameters as default unless you know exactly what you're doing.
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- Kyle F on Nov 29, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
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Do you have a diagram of this interface connected to the 6 zone home amplifier? What are the commands available on the IP side or if I'm using a Total Control 2.0 wifi remote system is there a control module that feeds commands through this box that are converted to RS-232?
Dennis
on Jan 19, 2021

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter

Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio Multizone 12-channel Amplifier with RS232 and 70V and 4-Ohm Output
BEST ANSWER: Most common and best solution is to download the iOS app from the App Store (search for "Monoprice whole home audio"), converts all the commands for you with this RS-232 adapter. Alternately, the commands are listed in the manual of 6 zone amplifier.
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- Nick H on Mar 17, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Most common and best solution is to download the iOS app from the App Store (search for "Monoprice whole home audio"), converts all the commands for you with this RS-232 adapter. Alternately, the commands are listed in the manual of 6 zone amplifier.
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- Nick H on Mar 17, 2021
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If I connect this RS232-iP device using only the LAN connection.... will I still be able to use my cell phone or tablet (with 3rd party app) to control the 6 zone amp while in my home's WiFi range?
Anthony B
on May 21, 2021

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit, NO LOGO
BEST ANSWER: Yes. As long as your phone/tablet is able to connect to your network it can also connect to this device.
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- Kyle F on Nov 29, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. As long as your phone/tablet is able to connect to your network it can also connect to this device.
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- Kyle F on Nov 29, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 27, 2021
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I've just ordered one to be shipped to UK (amazon), does it come with RS232 cable or do I need to supply my own?
A shopper
on Jul 10, 2021
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I have 3 Monoprice 6-zone amplifiers (1 primary and 2 slaves) wired together. Do I only need 1 IP adapter?
A shopper
on Mar 12, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes. as long as the app you are using is capable of handling eighteen nodes. Some will only handle one amp. The ribbon cable connection handles the talking between amps.
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- Paul E on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. as long as the app you are using is capable of handling eighteen nodes. Some will only handle one amp. The ribbon cable connection handles the talking between amps.
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- Paul E on Mar 29, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 12, 2021
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The description shows support for RS-485, however there is not setting in the web pages for this mode and no wiring diagram. Is RS-485 really supported?
John C
on Jan 20, 2021
I can connect to this adapter (by Ethernet or Wifi) with a browser, but the Monoprice Home Audio App cannot connect to it. What to do?
Norman C
on Apr 9, 2022
If I connect this RS232 IP adapter to my Monoprice 6 Zone home audio amp, could I down load the WS66i app from Soundavo from the app store and connect my android phone to my amp?
A shopper
on Dec 3, 2022

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio RS-232 to IP Adapter

Monoprice 6-Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit, NO LOGO
I'm using 2 whole home audio amps setup Master & slave 12 zones. Every thing works fine thru my wall switches all 12 zones. Master unit zone 1-zone 6 work perfect but the app is not seeing the slave unit zone 7- zone 12?
Mike R
on May 9, 2023
I have two 6 Zone Home Audio Amps set up in my home running 12 Zones. Both units work fine running my inputs thru the Master unit, all of my 12 zone audio work great and I also have the wall mount controller's installed. However if I use the app to control the audio to each zone I can only control the Master unit not the slave. I get the same thing on the Audio Control app & W66I app, why am I not seeing the slave unit in the apps?
Mike R
on Oct 16, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5
Value for money and effective
I had troubles setting this up. (hence only 4 stars). But I persevered and followed the suggestions listed by the reviewers. Thanks to them it works like a dream using an IOS control app.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Not Easy To Setup
As pretty much all the previous reviews said, this thing is really not easy to setup. It took several hours for me to finally get things working and that was following what most others mentioned. But here's what I did to finally get it working using a wired (Ethernet) connection.
1) Reset the device, put a paperclip in the pinhole (under antenna) for 10 seconds.
2) Ethernet cable should be in the WAN port (for me, the other end was plugged into a switch).
3) Switch over to Wifi and connect to HLINK
4) Go to 192.168.16.254 and login using the credentials in the manual
5) This is a good time to find the device in your router and assign it a static IP
6) Back in the Adapter settings, change NetMode to: ETH-SERIAL
7) Change IP Type to: STATIC
8) Enter in the Static IP from Router
9) Be sure Subnet Mask is: 255.255.255.0
10) Change Serial Framing Timeout to: 150
11) Change Locale/Remote Port Number: 4999
12) Then hit Apply.
13) Then get off Wifi and go to the static IP address you configured in step 8.
14) When I connected, all the settings went back to default, so I needed to basically re-enter all of those settings back in. But when I hit Apply this time, everything seemed to work. NOTE: Ethernet cable is still plugged into WAN.
1) Reset the device, put a paperclip in the pinhole (under antenna) for 10 seconds.
2) Ethernet cable should be in the WAN port (for me, the other end was plugged into a switch).
3) Switch over to Wifi and connect to HLINK
4) Go to 192.168.16.254 and login using the credentials in the manual
5) This is a good time to find the device in your router and assign it a static IP
6) Back in the Adapter settings, change NetMode to: ETH-SERIAL
7) Change IP Type to: STATIC
8) Enter in the Static IP from Router
9) Be sure Subnet Mask is: 255.255.255.0
10) Change Serial Framing Timeout to: 150
11) Change Locale/Remote Port Number: 4999
12) Then hit Apply.
13) Then get off Wifi and go to the static IP address you configured in step 8.
14) When I connected, all the settings went back to default, so I needed to basically re-enter all of those settings back in. But when I hit Apply this time, everything seemed to work. NOTE: Ethernet cable is still plugged into WAN.
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Rated 4 out of 5
LAN PORT WORKS
It took me couple days but I was able to make pan port works!!!
When you reset the device and log back in via Wi-Fi, you can click on label on top left corner of GUI ?UART-WI-FI-ETH? then you will get different options on screen and then Internet settings and lan settings, that?s where you configure Lan2 ip and subnet (manually configure it) and then connect Ethernet cable to lan port. You should have connectivity to amplifier and it works seamlessly..
When you reset the device and log back in via Wi-Fi, you can click on label on top left corner of GUI ?UART-WI-FI-ETH? then you will get different options on screen and then Internet settings and lan settings, that?s where you configure Lan2 ip and subnet (manually configure it) and then connect Ethernet cable to lan port. You should have connectivity to amplifier and it works seamlessly..
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Rated 4 out of 5
Replaced a Raspberry Pi and web interface with this adapter
I've been using the 6 zone Monoprice Amp for almost 7 years and setup a Raspberry Pi with a RS-232 shield to control it via a web interface I built. Clunky to say the least and slow to respond and a bear to maintain and troubleshoot. And I recently add a second slaved amp to expand my setup. I was not looking forward to all the work that would be required to integrate in to my current access solution.
Since I want my family to be able to control the amps, volume, sources, etc, I needed a better solution. This adapter along with the Audio Control app from the Play store gave me a much better experience. I can now control both amps, sources, etc via an Android app.
Once I figure out how to set it up, that is. Which was a bit of a PITA.
I suggest reading the reviews below mine. They offer valuable and essential information needed to get this device working. I did everything that was recommended and still found I could not make things work. I poked around in settings in the GUI for the adapter and found the culprit.
The last setting on the Serial2Net page (first menu item under HLK-RMO4 section) is the Network timeout. Mine was set to 0., by default. Until I changed this setting to 1, it did not work. After doing that, works like a charm!
Thanks to previous reviews and advice, I now have a working interface for my 2 6 Zone amps. I echo previous comments.: change the admin password immediately, set the IP type to "static" and assign an unused IP address from your router, etc. And set the Network Timeout to a greater value than 0.
Enjoy! And thanks Monoprice and to all the advice from fellow users!
Since I want my family to be able to control the amps, volume, sources, etc, I needed a better solution. This adapter along with the Audio Control app from the Play store gave me a much better experience. I can now control both amps, sources, etc via an Android app.
Once I figure out how to set it up, that is. Which was a bit of a PITA.
I suggest reading the reviews below mine. They offer valuable and essential information needed to get this device working. I did everything that was recommended and still found I could not make things work. I poked around in settings in the GUI for the adapter and found the culprit.
The last setting on the Serial2Net page (first menu item under HLK-RMO4 section) is the Network timeout. Mine was set to 0., by default. Until I changed this setting to 1, it did not work. After doing that, works like a charm!
Thanks to previous reviews and advice, I now have a working interface for my 2 6 Zone amps. I echo previous comments.: change the admin password immediately, set the IP type to "static" and assign an unused IP address from your router, etc. And set the Network Timeout to a greater value than 0.
Enjoy! And thanks Monoprice and to all the advice from fellow users!
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Rated 4 out of 5
It works. (iOS Perspective)
Please see the excellent reviews by Brian T and Nicolas D first. My goal, like many others, was to control my new Monoprice 6 Zone Home Audio Multizone Controller and Amplifier Kit (Product # 10761) from my iOS smartphone. I purchased the RS232 to IP adapter and it took weeks of troubleshooting and experimenting to get it working.
Here are the issues:
1. All of the iOS app store apps built to support the amp were built 4+ years ago by independent developers for use with the iTach (Global Cache) adapter. Monoprice is working on something for iOS but had no updates as of Nov 2021.
2. There are no use cases, screenshots, or examples of this adapter working specifically with iOS.
3. I wanted a wired ethernet connection since my other networking components were nearby.
How to get it working - Connect to power, connect ethernet in WAN port, install antenna, and be sure to reset the device by pressing the small button beside antenna connection for 10 secs. This resets all the settings to default. Give it a minute to boot. Find the device's wifi network and connect directly to it.. Type in the adapter's IP directly in your browser. I changed the "netmode" drop-down to "ETH-SERIAL" and the "Locale/Remote Port Number" to 4999 and clicked apply. Now you can disconnect from the device's wireless network and back on to your network (adapter's IP address may change again). Now you should have a reliable wired connection and no further configuration should be required. Port 4999 is the default port used in almost all of the iOS apps I tried where the iTach product was listed as supported (unless it asks you to specify).
Here are the issues:
1. All of the iOS app store apps built to support the amp were built 4+ years ago by independent developers for use with the iTach (Global Cache) adapter. Monoprice is working on something for iOS but had no updates as of Nov 2021.
2. There are no use cases, screenshots, or examples of this adapter working specifically with iOS.
3. I wanted a wired ethernet connection since my other networking components were nearby.
How to get it working - Connect to power, connect ethernet in WAN port, install antenna, and be sure to reset the device by pressing the small button beside antenna connection for 10 secs. This resets all the settings to default. Give it a minute to boot. Find the device's wifi network and connect directly to it.. Type in the adapter's IP directly in your browser. I changed the "netmode" drop-down to "ETH-SERIAL" and the "Locale/Remote Port Number" to 4999 and clicked apply. Now you can disconnect from the device's wireless network and back on to your network (adapter's IP address may change again). Now you should have a reliable wired connection and no further configuration should be required. Port 4999 is the default port used in almost all of the iOS apps I tried where the iTach product was listed as supported (unless it asks you to specify).
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Rated 4 out of 5
Took effort to configure, then works great
The review from Nicholas was very helpful. Adding a few things so you can avoid some challenges I ran into with this adapter:
- Make sure the 6 zone amp you're connecting this to powers on. I spent a lot of time troubleshooting only to realize the problem was a blown fuse on the amp. I should have know that no lights = no power. The amp came with a spare and documentation, it was very easy to swap.
- Reset the adapter before you start. There's a pinhole right by the antenna, press and hold for 10 seconds. Mine didn't map to the included instructions when I unboxed it, resetting fixed this.
- Connect to it via wifi, look for SSID "HLINK".
- Before configuring the network, consider changing the default username and password under Administration > Management. Note that the password field shouldn't be too long. It appeared to accept a very long password then wouldn't let me log in. I had to reset, then choose something about 16 char long.
- When you configure the network, use a static IP. If you know how to set this up on your router before you start, great. Mine wouldn't let me, so I configured the adapter to connect to our local wifi using DHCP, then looked on my router to see what address was assigned. I made that a static IP on my router, then re-logged into the adapter configuration using that IP, then changed it to a static IP there too. I didn't have to configure ports on my router.
- I updated the default gateway and primary DNS to map to my router, that may not have been necessary.
- Make sure the "Serial configure" option reads "9600,8,n,1".
With that done, using the Monoprice Whole Home Android app was easy. Configure by entering the static IP of the adapter, then changing Device Being Used to "Soundavo WS66i", don't worry about the port number. Name your zones and sources and you're done. Note that you'll see a "communication error" if the amp isn't powered on.
Hope that helps.
- Make sure the 6 zone amp you're connecting this to powers on. I spent a lot of time troubleshooting only to realize the problem was a blown fuse on the amp. I should have know that no lights = no power. The amp came with a spare and documentation, it was very easy to swap.
- Reset the adapter before you start. There's a pinhole right by the antenna, press and hold for 10 seconds. Mine didn't map to the included instructions when I unboxed it, resetting fixed this.
- Connect to it via wifi, look for SSID "HLINK".
- Before configuring the network, consider changing the default username and password under Administration > Management. Note that the password field shouldn't be too long. It appeared to accept a very long password then wouldn't let me log in. I had to reset, then choose something about 16 char long.
- When you configure the network, use a static IP. If you know how to set this up on your router before you start, great. Mine wouldn't let me, so I configured the adapter to connect to our local wifi using DHCP, then looked on my router to see what address was assigned. I made that a static IP on my router, then re-logged into the adapter configuration using that IP, then changed it to a static IP there too. I didn't have to configure ports on my router.
- I updated the default gateway and primary DNS to map to my router, that may not have been necessary.
- Make sure the "Serial configure" option reads "9600,8,n,1".
With that done, using the Monoprice Whole Home Android app was easy. Configure by entering the static IP of the adapter, then changing Device Being Used to "Soundavo WS66i", don't worry about the port number. Name your zones and sources and you're done. Note that you'll see a "communication error" if the amp isn't powered on.
Hope that helps.
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Rated 4 out of 5
This works but Monoprice leaves you hanging
It took a while with some guessing, but I can finally control my whole home audio system with this unit. Monoprice needs to support this product better and should include a detailed guide specific to connecting this device to it's in house whole home audio system(s). Also, do not buy this if you know nothing about IP addresses, routers, baud rates, etc.
I could never get the wired ports to work (the LAN port wouldn't show up on my network at all, the WAN port was causing conflicts). I could get it working with WiFi. The guide does tell you how to get you into the device settings via WiFi, but you are on your own from there.
Once you login, adjust the following settings:
- Change the type to a WP-Client, and then enter your own WiFI SSID and password so the devices then connects to your network.
- Set the IP address to be static and then make the IP address something out of the DHCP range or a number you've already reserved on your router.
- Set the baud rate to 9600 (leave the other fields in the baud rate area as is).
- Set the Port Number to 8080 (I believe that is the default).
Once you do that you should be set. On your control app, set the IP address to the one you set as static. If you are using the
Monoprice Whole Home Audio Control app on Android (the one developed by TheKMZ1), you must set the "Device Being Used" to "Soundave WS66i" and leave the port number as 8080. At that point you should have control.
If at any point you screw this up, there is a reset button on the unit itself you can hold for 10 seconds and then start over.
Good luck!
I could never get the wired ports to work (the LAN port wouldn't show up on my network at all, the WAN port was causing conflicts). I could get it working with WiFi. The guide does tell you how to get you into the device settings via WiFi, but you are on your own from there.
Once you login, adjust the following settings:
- Change the type to a WP-Client, and then enter your own WiFI SSID and password so the devices then connects to your network.
- Set the IP address to be static and then make the IP address something out of the DHCP range or a number you've already reserved on your router.
- Set the baud rate to 9600 (leave the other fields in the baud rate area as is).
- Set the Port Number to 8080 (I believe that is the default).
Once you do that you should be set. On your control app, set the IP address to the one you set as static. If you are using the
Monoprice Whole Home Audio Control app on Android (the one developed by TheKMZ1), you must set the "Device Being Used" to "Soundave WS66i" and leave the port number as 8080. At that point you should have control.
If at any point you screw this up, there is a reset button on the unit itself you can hold for 10 seconds and then start over.
Good luck!
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Rated 1 out of 5
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