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enb54
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2 years ago
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Qolsys IQ 4 Remote Panel (Wireless)

I am trying to replicate our previous DSC wired alarm system functionality and have purchased a used Qolsys QW9104-840 Remote Control Panel which allegedly can be paired to my new IQ 4 Master panel. ...
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    enb54
    2 years ago

    I got my 9104-840 Remote and spent about 4 hours with it, here's what I found out.

    After correctly connecting power and following the instructions for IQ Panel 2 connecting you’ll likely find that your remote won’t connect to the IQ Panel 4, so here’s what I did to resolve the issue. You will need to access “Installer” mode...

    • In the WIFI “Advanced” menu turn off “Band Steering” after you enter your WIFI credentials and set WIFI to 2.4 GHz only.
    • After you select the “IQ Remote Devices” select “TEST” menu button on the IQ Panel 4, then select “TEST” menu button on the IQ 2 Remote.
    • After “TEST” has run the devices are ready to “PAIR” so select “PAIR” on the IQ Panel 4 and then select “PAIR” on the IQ 2 Remote.
    • They will start to synchronize and the IQ 2 Remote will start to download a patch to bring it up to the latest software (v 4.3 in my case) issue.
    • It will take some time (about 15 minutes in my case) but the IQ 2 Remote will finally power off and then back on again, and when it stops rebooting, it will be connected (paired) with the IQ Panel 4
    • You can the change the name(s) for your remote(s) using the IQ Panel 4 in “Installer” mode. I used "Back Door" for this one and ordered another for the front door

     

    Picture taken on my doormat. Now I just have to send the 7.5 VDC to power the remotes over those old wired connections from my mechanical room, as I don't have any AC outlets on the same wall as the remotes will be mounted. Hope someone else finds this useful and saves you some money...