Badging Express: Connecting to power and Internet

In Step 1 of the set-up process, you’ll connect power sources and set up internet access.

Matching cords to components

Each component has one or more power cords. We’ve color-coded the cords and their connection points.

Use the images below to match the cords to their components:

Connecting to power and internet

	As mentioned in this article, your connection must be hard-wired (no Wi-Fi). You’ll need 5 mps upload and download speed. The connection can’t use a login or splash page.
	If internet service is unreliable at your location, or your venue has no wired internet, we can rent you a mobile hotspot. Reach out to our Support team if you need help.

Step 1. On the Server Tray, locate the connected power cord. Plug its marked end into the power supply.

Plug the power supply into a wall outlet. You should see the red indicator light shown below:

Step 2. Plug the Ethernet cord into the marked connector, as shown below. Plug the cord’s other connector into the venue’s internet:

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Connecting the tablets to Wi-Fi

The two Tablets should connect automatically to the correct Wi-Fi. If they don’t, follow the steps below.

Step 1. On either tablet, tap the Settings icon.

(If you don’t see it on the home screen, swipe up to open the list of apps. In the search bar at the top, type “Settings.”)

Step 2. Tap on the WLAN/Wi-Fi slider to turn it on.

Step 3. Tap on WLAN/Wi-Fi again to open a list of available networks.

Choose the network titled mmbadge__. (You’ll see a number here, that matches the number on your Express Badging case.)

Step 4. Enter the password: mmbadge__ (using the same number as above).

If needed, repeat these steps with the other tablet.

If you’ve rented a Hotspot, don’t connect to it at this stage. Use the mmbadge__ network.

What you should see:

To verify that you’re connected, use the web browser on either tablet to visit Fast.com. The site will automatically perform a test of your current download speed. It might take a few minutes.

At the end of the test, you should see your current download speed:

Click the Show more info button. That reveals your current upload speed:

If both are at least 3 Mbps, you’re all set.

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Activating the badge printers

You’ll activate and load both printers, but use only one of them for printing badges. If that printer should fail, the second one is on hand as back-up. You’d contact Support to connect your back-up printer to the MeetMax network.

Step 1. Connect each Zebra printer to its power cord. Plug the cords into a wall outlet.

Step 2. On either printer, press and hold the Power button:

Step 3. When you see the display below, release the power button:

Step 4. The system will take about 5 minutes to start up.

When it’s ready, you’ll see the row of indicators turn green, as shown below:

Step 5. Repeat this process with the other (backup) printer

What’s next

Now, it’s time to connect to the check-in system.

	Please let us know the day/time you plan to take these steps. We’ll assign a Support rep to be on call for you during a 3-hour set-up window.
	Make sure you have the right power and internet configuration at your venue.