Haywire centrally manages the Wi-Fi in your building.  Each apartment has its own Wi-Fi access point and wireless network.  When Haywire activates your account, they will text you your Wi-Fi network name and password.  Additionally,  your Wi-Fi network name and password can be found in the customer portal.

Haywire Wi-Fi access points are centrally managed, so there is not a customer login to manage the settings, such as the Wi-Fi name and password.  If you would like the Wi-Fi network name or password changed, just let us know the new name and password (must be at least 8 characters) and we will make that change. If you are more of a do-it-yourself person,  you are welcome to use your own Wi-Fi enabled router (or access point) and plug it into the ethernet ports on the bottom of Haywire access point (or other ethernet port in your apartment). If you decide to go that route, just let us know and we will disable our Wi-Fi to prevent any interference issues.

By default, Haywire creates two wireless networks (SSIDs) in each apartment; “Haywire 1234”, and
“Haywire 1234_2.4” where 1234 is your apartment number.  Both wireless networks come from your Wi-Fi access point in your apartment and will get you to the internet.  The difference between the two is the radio frequencies they use.

“Haywire 1234”  has both 2.4ghz and 5ghz frequencies available.  Your device will select which frequency to use.

“Haywire 1234_2.4”  has 2.4ghz only.

As your “Haywire 1234” network has both radio bands, it should be used by default.

There are two occasions to use the “Haywire 1234_2.4” network.

Some devices like older smart TVs and some IOT devices will work on a 2.4ghz only network.  If your device can only see the 2.4ghz network or can’t connect to the other network, give the “Haywire 1234_2.4” network a try.

If you are experiencing lag or buffering on the “Haywire 1234” network, try the “Haywire 1234_2.4” network. Sometimes devices will choose 5ghz even when the 2.4ghz radio band would work better.  2.4ghz has more range and works better through walls, but has less potential bandwidth.  Using the “Haywire 1234_2.4” network will force your device to use the 2.4ghz radio band.

This is your Wi-Fi access point that allows your wireless devices to connect to the internet.  It is attached to your wall and cannot be removed.  On the bottom of the access point are 4 ethernet ports for connecting any devices using an ethernet cable.

This is your Haywire fiber router.  It is located in an enclosure in your apartment closet.

This device connects the Access Point and three additional ethernet wall jacks to the router.  Some apartments may have more than three additional ethernet wall jacks.  In those cases, some ethernet jacks will not be plugged into the switch and will not be usable.

Your router and switch are both located in this enclosure, located in a closet or laundry room.

Toggling the circuit breaker

1. Locate the electrical panel for your apartment.  It is usually located in a closet or laundry room.
2. Open the panel and locate the correct breaker number.  It should be labeled as “Laundry/ Network Cabinet”.
3. Find the corresponding breaker on the panel.
4. Flip the breaker to off.
5. Wait 15 seconds and then flip the breaker back on on.
6. Wait 3 minutes for the Haywire equipment to start.

1. Locate your equipment enclosure. It is a white box , in a closet or laundry room.
2. To open the cover, you will need to remove the 4 screws with a Philips screw driver.
3. Once, the cover is removed, unplug the power cord that is plugged in to the electrical outlet (see reference image below).
4. Wait 15 seconds and then plug it back in.
5. Wait 3 minutes for the Haywire equipment to start.
6. Screw the lid back on with the 4 screws.