Welcome to our set up  guide. 

 This guide was last updated 24th November 2025

Welcome!!

This tool will help if you follow each step in order, please read carefully and do not skip steps. 

Our staff can only assist you once you can provide the results from the WiFi tests on the following pages. 

Before we go any further, please reset the LNK module by pressing and holding the button on the module for 10-15 seconds and then releasing the button. 

Have you changed your internet provider and router, or network name.

If you have changed your router, you will need to change the WiFi seetings that were previously set up in the LNK/LNK2/RC2 controllers. 

You can access the controller in AP hotspot mode, joining to it its wifi hotspot and then access its settings. 

OR

You can delete the controller from your app (by using the rubbish bin icon), and resetting the wifi module by pressing and holding its button for 10 seconds or until you see the LED blink orange/yellow. 

 Once complete, you can set this up as a new controller in your app. 

Please click here for instructions on how to install and operate Airport Utiliy.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/airport-utility/id427276530?mt=8

Once complete, please return to this form and enter your results on the following pages.

Please click here for instructions on how to install and operate WiFi Analyzer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=abdelrahman.wifianalyzerpro&hl=en

Once complete, please return to this form and enter your results on the following pages.

Rain Bird recommend improving your Wi-Fi RSSI before continuing.

Wi-Fi signal can be strengthed with alternative routers, boosters or by relocating the router, or extenders.

Contact your IT professional for further assistance

The LNK WI-FI dongle can only communicate on channel 1-11. If your router is on channels 12-14 you will need to manually change the channel.

Consult your NBN Router manual for instructions on how to change the broadcast channel. You can usually access your router settings by locating the sticker on your router which will tell you its IP address (eg 192.168.0.1)or (gateway.telstra.com) , and the username and password. Type this address into an internet browser address bar while connected to your network and access the network WiFi settings to view options to change channel .

 You may see this is currently set to AUTO, and an incompatible channel. 

Your router may automatically adjust channel to avoid interference from neighbouring WiFi networks, you may wish to consider setting a specific channel and disabling the "auto" channel option. 

Please ensure your phone is staying connected to the Rain Bird LNK

Apple device, go to Settings -> WIFI  and alongside your home network press the blue information button and uncheck "autojoin" , then back in the "Settings" app, scroll down to Rain Bird and check that location is "on" when using, local network is "on", and mobile data is "on". 

Android device 

As Android covers many different phone manufacturers, each one is different. Please consult your device user guide and familiarise yourself with its settings regarding installed Apps . Specifically how to turn on permissions for notifications, mobile data, and location services for the Rain Bird App.

Please disable any settings that cause the phone to leave a wifi network if it cant access the internet.  

SAMSUNG S Series . Please attempt setup with your device in "flight" mode. 

On the Rain Bird app, please now select " Add controller" then select your controller type. Your Module should now be flashing Blue or red/green so press "Next" at the top right.

If it was blue, simply select the controller in the list on screen,

If red/green, You should still be joined to the wifi network RAINBIRD0XXXX, so press "Next" at the top right. Your phone should briefly display " Broadcasting to controller"

Looking Great !! Continue through the app by naming your controller, entering a postal code, and a password ( keep it simple and easy to remember). You will now be asked to join the controller to your local Wifi Network. Please have your Wifi details handy.

Select "yes"you wish to connect to a WiFi network. The screen should populate with available WiFi networks, choose your local WiFi network from this list.

A warning about 5G may appear, but your channel 1-11 confirms you are OK to continue .

You will be asked your WiFi networks password. Enter and continue by pressing "next" at top right. 

Uh Oh, your device is preventing connection.  

Please check your device is still connected to the Rain Bird WiFi, 

prevent your device from leaving this, or joining other networks as detailed earlier.

 Please ensure permissions are granted as covered earlier. 

Please dont walk away from controller during the set up process. 

Please reset the LNK by pressing its button until you see a yellow flash, and try this process again. 

Congratulations !!! 

You will be asked if you would like to send a backup/recovery email in case you lose your device.