How do I add a pod to my network?

Adding additional pods is effortless!

1. From the Home screen, scroll down to the Adapt section. 
2. Tap on the  ⋮  icon. and choose the Add a pod option. 
3. While the app shows that it is "looking for pods...", plug in the new pod(s) or wait for them to connect if already they were already plugged in.
4. When the new pod is added, tap Done adding pods.
   • (Optional) When adding a SuperPod with WiFi 6E, additional steps will be required. 

Additional Steps for adding SuperPods with WiFi 6E

Because of the WPA3 requirement of WiFi 6E, additional steps may be presented when adding a SuperPod with WiFi 6E to your existing network. The exact path will vary:  

• All existing pods are WPA3 compatible (SuperPod with WiFi 6, SuperPod with WiFi 6E) and you are only using one WiFi password
• All existing pods are WPA3 compatible (SuperPod with WiFi 6, SuperPod with WiFi 6E) and you are currently using multi-PSK
• One or more nodes do not support WPA3

All pods WPA3 compatible - No multi-PSK

1. Once a SuperPod with WiFi 6E is added, a pop-up will appear. 
2. Tap on Transition to WPA3.
3. Your network will now change to WPA3 and be labeled as the Primary WiFi, although the network name and password will remain the same as before.
   1. If you have a device having issues connecting to the WPA3, or want to have separate passwords for your guests you can enable the Secondary WiFi (WPA2). 

All pods WPA3 compatible - multi-PSK enabled

1. Once a SuperPod with WiFi 6E is added, a pop-up will appear. 
2. Tap on Set up. Your existing SSID will be transitioned to the Secondary WiFi network.  
3. Enter the name of the new Primary WiFi (WPA3) network and tap on Next.  This will be used by all of your WiFi 6E devices for 6GHz operation. 
4. The HomePass app will load all of your existing Home passwords for you to choose from.
   • One of your existing passwords can be used for the Primary WiFi (WPA3). Any devices previously connected to this network will need to be reconfigured.  
   • You can also create a New WiFi password. 
5. Once the password is selected/created, tap on Next. The password chosen will now change to WPA3 and be labeled as the Primary WiFi (WPA3).
6. The Secondary WiFi (WPA2) name will be shown. Do not change this unless you want to reconfigure the WiFi settings on all devices still using it.  
7. Be sure to configure your WiFi 6E devices are configured with the WPA3 password and have forgotten all other passwords for your Homepass network.  

Not all nodes support WPA3 

1. Once a SuperPod with WiFi 6E is added, a pop-up will appear. 
2. Tapping on Close will end the flow, adding the new pod. will end the flow, leaving the Network name as-is in WPA2.
   • This is the preferred option, although the SuperPod with WiFi 6E will not be able to use its 6 GHz radio for client connections.
3. Tapping Advanced WiFi configuration will allow you to complete the WPA3 transition steps above to create a Primary WiFi (WPA3) and a Secondary WiFi (WPA2) network. 
   • this option will cause issues for devices transitioning between areas covered with WPA2-only nodes and WPA3 nodes. 

Follow the instructions below if you are using a version of HomePass prior to 3.91

Adding additional pods is effortless!

iOS

1. Open the main menu by tapping the Ξ button on the bottom-left of the app home screen.
2. From the Adapt tab, tap on Setup new pods. 
3. While the app shows that it is "Looking for pods...", plug in the other pod(s) or wait for them to connect if already they were already plugged in.
4. When the new pod is added, tap Done Adding Pods.
5. You can now see the new pod added in the topology view of app.

Android

1. Open the main menu by tapping the Ξ button on the top left of the app home screen.
2. Select the Adapt menu option
3. On the Pods screen, tap on Set Up New Pods under your pod list.
4. Plug in the new pod(s) you want to add to the network and once connected tap All done