KNOWLEDGEBASE & FAQS

Network Compatibility

Genesis controllers work best with WPA, WPA2, and WEP networks. The controllers are compatible with 802.11b/g/n networks and only operate on 2.4 GHz. 

Troubleshooting Steps:

Step 1. "Power On & Off"

While we all know it's a bit annoying when customer service asks you to turn something on and off, sometimes that's the fix. If you have a red X over the Wi-Fi icon, do not skip this step. Here are the equivalent things for you to try with your controller.

1. Re-check your Wi-Fi name and password.
2. Make sure you're in range of your network. If you have a poor connection, this may be a problem
3. Try the reset Wi-Fi option on your controller's Wi-Fi menu. Another way to do this is just to cycle power to the controller (unplug and plug it back in).

Step 2. Try another network.

1. We typically recommend trying to connect to a mobile hotspot or the equivalent, so we can narrow down the problem. Go through your Wi-Fi setup using the alternative network, and if it connects correctly, we have identified the problem. This is a good thing to try if you have a red exclamation point next to the Wi-Fi icon.
2. This may not mean you want to use this as your permanent network, but you can then contact support with the required information (see below) so we can get the desired network working.
3. Please note that if your hotspot and the name have an apostrophe in it, please rename it to remove that character. (e.g., Bartlett's Phone should be changed to something like Bartlett Phone). This is often a problem with Apple products - please see this link for an explanation of how to change the name on an iPhone.
4. If you are having trouble with your Wi-Fi, please call from a different device than the device you are using as your mobile hotspot.

Step 3. Check your network settings

The network configuration has been a problem for some of our customers. You may need to temporarily disable some access controls or firewall settings to determine whether this is the problem. If it does remedy the problem, we can work with you to adjust your network settings to keep your network secure while allowing your controllers access.

Step 4. Contact Bartlett Support

Here is what Bartlett will need from you to most efficiently provide you with support.

1. Your contact information - name, email, and phone number
2. Your controller information - the type of controller you have and the identifying information about it. Please see your configuration > controller info.
3. Your router's make and model.
4. Network security (unsecured, WEP, WPA2, etc.)
5. Internet service provider
6. If you have a Wi-Fi extender, please note that in your customer service email.
7. The steps you have tried (above) and results from those steps.
8. Send an email to techsupport@bartinst.com

Step 5. Other Things to Try

1. If you have a mesh network or extender, you could try to set up a guest network. As mentioned above, we can only work with 2.4 GHz, and some of the mesh networks default to 5GHz. If you can create a guest network, you may have the option to disable the 5GHz. Also, give the guest network a different name from the main network. Finally, connect your controller to the new guest network.

Make sure you have the latest Firmware

1. Please note that we always recommend being on the latest firmware for your controller.
2. See this for how to update firmware.