GC3 Network Connection Guide (ACCESSING INTERNET)

  • Powering On Device

    Power ON your GC3 Device.

    1. Select the Power Button:

     

    GC3 Power Button

     

    2. Wait for Device to Power ON:

    START UP SCREEN 1:

    GC3 Power On Screen 1

    START UP SCREEN 2:

    GC3 Power On Screen 2Launch Pro Power On Screen 2A

     

  • Connecting GC3 with WiFi (Wirless Network)

    The GC3 allows for two options for Wireless Connection:

     

    1. Connecting with WiFi to a Local Network

    2. Connecting with WiFi Directly to a Computer or iPhone/iPad

    • Connecting GC3 to WiFi Network

       

      Connect the Device to your Local Wireless Network to gain internet access.

      1. Select the QUICK LAUNCH MENU by pressing the tab in the top center of the display screen. Select the SETTINGS Option.

      GC3 Quick Launch Menu

      2. From the SETTINGS screen, select the WiFi Option:

      GC3 Settings Screen

      3. On the WiFi Screen, confirm the WiFi Option is set to ON. Then Confirm you are connected to a Local Network providing internet access. If needed, select to CONNECT to a Network:

      GC3 Wifi Disconnected Screen

      4. SELECT A WiFi NETWORK from the List.

      GC3 Select A Network Screen

      5. Enter the NETWORK PASSWORD for the network you selected if prompted:

      GC3 Network Password Screen

      6. Once the device is CONNECTED to a WiFi Network the WiFi Status will reflect Connected, with an option to disconnect if desired. The Info Option will reveal your Local Network Connection Settings should you want to review.

      GC3 Wifi Connected Screen

      Your device is now able to access the internet and related applications can access the device when connected to the same network.

    • Connecting GC3 with WiFi Direct To Computer

      To Connect your GC3 to a device directly using the WiFi on the product follow the steps below.

      IMPORTANT: If the product is powered on it should be presenting a Wireless Network to connect to. You will need to search for WiFi networks on your Computer or iPhone/iPad and connect to it as if you would when connecting to a network for internet access. While connected to the GC3 WiFi you will not be able to access the internet unless your Computer or iPhone/iPad have the ability to connect to your internet network separately.  

       

      1. Open your NETWORK CONNECTION window from your windows desktop tool bar:

      Windows Network

      2. Locate and Select the Wireless Network coming from your GC3 Serial Number:

      GC3 Network Broadcast

      3. Select the GC3 Network and select the CONNECT option.

      GC3 Computer Network Connect

      Note: You can select to Automatically Connect in the future should you wish at this stage

       

      4. Now you must enter the device WIFI PASSWORD to confirm the connection (Password: FSSPORTS - All Capitol As Shown Here):

      GC3 Password

       

      5. Once the connection has been SUCCESSFUL you will see the following notice: 

      GC3 Connected WIFI Computer

      Now your device will be shown as an available option from within the software application.

       

       

    • Connecting GC3 with WiFi Direct To iPhone/iPad

      To Connect your GC3 to a device directly using the WiFi on the product follow the steps below.

      IMPORTANT: If the product is powered on it should be presenting a Wireless Network to connect to. You will need to search for WiFi networks on your Computer or iPhone/iPad and connect to it as if you would when connecting to a network for internet access. While connected to the GC3 WiFi you will not be able to access the internet unless your Computer or iPhone/iPad have the ability to connect to your internet network separately.  

      1. Open your DEVICE SETTING window by selecting the Settings Icon:

      iPad Settings Icon

      Note: This icon may not be set within your tool bar as shown here, but should be present on your iPhone or iPad, as the apple device restricts removal of this application from your device.

       

      2. Select the WIFI Option from the Setting Menu:

      iPad Wifi Connection Screen

      3. Select the GC3 WIFI from the Network Connection:

      iPad Wifi GC3 Connection

      4. This will prompt you enter the GC3 WIFI Password and press JOIN (Password: FSSPORTS - All Capitol As Shown Here): 

      GC3 Wifi Password iPad

       

      5. Once the WiFi Connection was Successful you will see the following confirmation:

      ipad Wifi Connected

      Now your device will be shown as an available option from within the mobile application.

       

       

  • Connecting GC3 to LAN Network (Ethernet Cable)

    Connect the Device to your Local LAN Network to gain internet access.

    1. Locate and CONNECT your ETHERNET CABLE to the ETHERNET PORT on the back of the GC3.

    GC3 Ethernet Port Connection

     

    2. Then connect the Ethernet cable to a LAN PORT on your ROUTER to Gain Internet Access (Figure A). If you are unable to access your router from your current location, you can instead purchase an ETHERNET SWITCH. This will allow you to connect the internet cable from your computer to the SWITCH, and then the GC3 and Computer as well. Allowing all items to gain internet access (Figure B).

     

    FIGURE A:

    GC3 LAN PORT CONNECTION GUIDE

     

    FIGURE B:

    GC3 To Switch To Desktop Illustration

     

    3. To Confirm your Connection, Select the QUICK LAUNCH MENU by pressing the tab in the top center of the display screen. Select the SETTINGS Option.

    GC3 Quick Launch Menu

    4. From the SETTINGS screen, select the WiFi Option:

    GC3 Settings Screen

    5. Swipe to the SECOND SETTINGS MENU SCREEN (Noted by the empty and filled dots at the bottom of the menu screen). Select the DIAGNOSTICS Option.

    GC3 Settings Menu Screen 2

    6. On the DIAGNOSTICS menu select the NETWORK option.

    GC3 Diagnostics Menu Screen

    7. On the NETWORK menu you will see a few pieces of information. The presence of the IPv4 ADDRESS indicates your local LAN Network successful has assigned a valid IP. This means you are now able to be on the internet using your local network.

    GC3 Network Ethernet Screen 1

    Your device is now able to access the internet and related applications can access the device when connected to the same network.