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App Setup


Network Setup

How do I set up the Primary network?

Go to Networks and tap the Primary network. Tap Edit
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password and select a Security Type
Optionally, apply Network Security Intrusion Prevention Settings (recommended) and
Content Restrictions
Click Save

How do I set up the Point-of-Sale network?

Go to Networks and tap the Point of Sale network
Tap Edit
Enable Wireless and/or Wired* Network Access according to your device type
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password and select a Security Type
Optionally, tap the Broadcast SSID toggle to allow the hotspot to broadcast the Point of Sale network SSID. This is disabled by default for security purposes
Optionally, enable the Intra Isolation toggle to prevent communication between devices on the same network. This option is disabled by default
Optionally, apply Network Security Intrusion Prevention Settings (recommended) and Content Restrictions.
Click Save

*If you have a wired point of sale device, contact your service provider to complete set up. Once Wired Network Access is enabled, ALL wired devices connected to the GigaSpire must first be approved in alerts in CommandWorx app before they will connect

How do I set up the Staff network?

Go to Networks. Tap the Staff Network
Tap Edit and enable Network Access Choose the Network Configuration: Shared Password or Individual Passwords
Shared Password: all employees connect to the network using the same password. Individual Staff profiles are not available.
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password and select a Security Type
Individual Passwords: Complete individual password set up on the Staff tile on home screen.
Optionally, apply Network Security Intrusion Prevention Settings (recommended), Content Restrictions and Network Access Hours.
Click Save.

How do I set up the Customer Portal network?

Go to Networks, tap the Customer Portal network, and tap the toggle to Enable Customer Portal
Tap Page Content
Enter a Network Name (SSID)
Enter a Page Heading
Tap Upload and select or take a Cover Photo
Select the Login Requirements
Email, First Name, Last Name: collects personal information for marketing purposes
None: will not collect personal information
Tap the Anti-Spam Content toggle to enable or disable marketing communications opt-in. When enabled, tap the Anti-Spam Consent dropdown to select the Anti-spam Consent type. Enter the Anti-spam Consent webpage URL or plain text. Please check if Anti-spam Consent is legally required in your locality
Tap the Terms of Service dropdown to select the Terms of Service type.
Enter the Terms of Service webpage URL complete with https or enter text.
Enter Button Text: this is the button customers will tap on to connect to WiFi
Tap Save
Tap Branding Tap Upload to select a Logo image Enter a Background Color, Font Color, Primary Button Color and button Font Color hex code or tap the color block and select a color  Tap Save
Tap Network Access Hours Tap the Network Hours dropdown, and select a schedule:
Always On: network is always available
Every Day: network is available for the same hours every day
Custom: network availability can be customized with a variety of time periods throughout the week
Tap Save
Optionally, apply Network Security Intrusion Prevention Settings (recommended), Content Restrictions 
Tap Customer Portal Visitors
Tap Edit
Select the Login Retention dropdown and choose how often users must re-enter their credentials to connect. To monitor the frequency of their visits to your business, select 1 Day
Tap Save
To receive a list of customers who accessed the Customer Portal
Tap Customer Portal Visitors. Tap Email Customer List File. The list will be emailed to the primary CommandWorx admin
Optionally, apply Network Security Intrusion Prevention Settings (recommended)

How do I set up a Custom network?

Go to Networks, tap the + button, and tap Add Network
Enter a Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password
Select the broadcasting WiFi Bands and a Security Type
Tap to enable or disable the following options:
Broadcast SSID: allows devices to discover the Wi-Fi network
Intra-Isolation: prevents devices on the Custom network from connecting to each other. Only enable if all devices connect to the Internet independently and don’t communicate with other devices on the network
Inter-Isolation: prevents devices on the Custom network from seeing or being seen by devices on other networks, cannot be disabled
Tap Save

What does the Security Type (WPA) setting mean?

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is an encryption protocol for Wi-Fi network security
It is recommended to use the most recent version of WPA that is supported by connected devices
WPA2 was ratified in 2004 and will be supported by nearly all devices
WPA3 was ratified in 2018 and will be supported by modern devices


Additional Network Settings

How do I set up Content Restrictions?

Tap the toggle of the following restrictions to enable or disable:
Safe Search: filters out potentially offensive and inappropriate search results
YouTube Restrictions: filters out potentially mature and inappropriate video content
Block DNS over HTTPS: prevents resolving encrypted DNS requests
Does not prevent encrypted website traffic (e.g., https://abc.xyz)
Block iCloud Private Relay: prevents routing web traffic through Apple’s iCloud service
Tap Content Restrictions
Tap the dropdown menu to select a preset grouping of content categories
Alternatively, tap the toggle of individual categories to enable restricting that type of content
Tap Applications
Search for specific mobile applications
Tap the mobile application to set restrictions
Block: total restriction
Always allow: no restriction
Allow for: restricted after a set amount of usage
Tap the X to remove the mobile application restriction
Tap Websites
Enter a website URL and tap the + button to set restrictions
Tap Block or Always Allow
Tap the X to remove the website restriction

What is the Trusted List?

A list of website URLs that have been designated as trusted and will not be monitored for cyberthreats
You should only add URLs to the Trusted List when you are confident that they are safe

How do I set up the Trusted List?

Tap Trusted Websites
To add a website, tap the + button, enter the website URL, and tap Save
Website URLs in the Trusted List will not be monitored for cyberthreats
You should only add URLs when you are confident that they are safe

What is the Skip Devices feature?

Selecting a Device bypasses Network Security by disabling packet inspection of its network traffic
Skipped Devices will not trigger any

How do I set up Intrusion Settings?

Tap Intrusion Settings
Tap the checkbox of the following Intrusion Settings:

  • IPS Protocol Anomaly: monitors your network activity for known behavior that could be indicative of a cyberattack
  • IPS Port-Scan-Defense: detects and blocks malicious actors scanning your system for open network ports

Tap Save


Customer Portal


Staff Management

How do I add or remove a Staff profile from the Staff network?

Open the Staff tab in the bottom menu
Tap the “+” (plus) icon at the top of the screen
Add a profile image, name, and email address
Choose a trust level:
Hightrust: staff can connect new devices freely
Lowtrust: new devices require approval in the app
Tap Save to create the profile
Note: CommandWorx supports up to 20 staff profiles
Delete a Profile
Go to Staff, tap a Staff Profile, and tap Edit
Tap Delete Staff and confirm deletion


Security & Alerts

What information will I see in Alerts?

CommandWorx issues Alerts for:

  • Client and mesh device connectivity
  • Internet connectivity
  • Content restrictions
  • Network security events

Each Alert shows a brief description and the date/time it occurred. Depending on the Alert type, you may also see details like:

  • Device name and IP address
  • Website or URL involved
  • Security action taken
  • Staff member’s name
  • Content category
  • Additional context
How do I customize my Alerts?

Go to Settings and tap Alerts
Tap the Push Notifications toggle to enable or disable Alerts
Tap an Alert’s toggle to enable or disable that Alert

What happens when I get a Security Alert? Should I be worried?

You will receive a Security Alert when SmartBiz has automatically blocked a cybersecurity threat
You do not need to take any immediate action, but it’s recommended that you use the information in the Alert to investigate what triggered the threat and take any further action to prevent another occurrence

My device appears to be working normally, but I keep seeing a Security Alert. What do I do?

Review the details of the Security Alert to better understand what is triggering the Alert
If you trust the website that is triggering the Alert, you can tap Add to Trusted List to stop scanning traffic from that URL
If you are concerned about the website or associated device, it’s recommended that you disconnect or power off the device and seek additional help


Devices

What details can I see about a Device on my network?

CommandWorx shows key info for each connected device, including:

  • Device name and type (phone, computer, etc.)
  • Connection status (online/offline) and connection type (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
  • Usage details like data usage, download/upload speeds, and recent speed tests
  • Controls, such as pausing Internet access or sharing the device across networks
  • Advanced info, including wireless protocol, radio band, IP address, MAC address, vendor, and model
How do I add a new Device?

You can add a device using Wi-Fi credentials or WPS:

Add using Wi-Fi credentials:
Go to Devices and tap +
Select the Network you want the device to join
On the device you’re adding, enter the Network SSID and password to connect

Add using WPS:
Go to Devices and tap +
Select the Network, then tap Connect to enable WPS for 2 minutes
Press the WPS button on the device you’re adding

Add a Point of Sale device via WPS:
Go to Networks and open the Point of Sale network
Tap Connect Device via WPS to enable WPS
Press the WPS button on the POS device

How do I approve a wired Device on my Primary or Point of Sale network?

When you plug in a new wired device, CommandWorx pauses it until you approve it. To approve:
Open the alert: A security alert appears when a new wired device connects
Tap View Device
Select the device: Wired devices stay paused until manually approved. Choose the device you want to allow 
Approve it: Review the device details, then tap Approve Device and confirm

How do I rename a Device?

To rename a device:
Go to Devices 
Tap the device you want to rename 
Tap Edit 
Enter the new Name and tap Save


Network Resilience

What is Network Resilience?

Network Resilience keeps your business online during an outage by:

  • Using a secondary internet connection (like a mobile hotspot)
  • Automatically switching to the backup if the primary goes down (about 90 seconds)
  • Switching back to the primary once it’s restored (about 90 seconds)
  • A backup device must stay powered on and onsite for failover to work
What devices can be used for Network Resilience?

You can use any device that provides a WiFi connection as your backup, including:

  • A cellular hotspot (MiFi/Jetpack)
  • A smartphone with hotspot capability
  • A nearby Wi-Fi router with its own separate internet connection
  • SmartBiz also supports a wired secondary connection—contact your service provider to see if this option is available