How do Wemo devices learn network settings?

[Ichinisan]

I don't have any Wemo stuff to experiment with, but I'm trying to help someone remotely. She said her computer guru has installed Belkin Wemo home automation stuff for lots of people, but he was unable to make it work for her. I don't think there would be a compatibility issue between Wemo devices and Arris home networking equipment, but I suppose that's possible.

Can anyone tell me how the Wemo app transmits the WiFi network settings to the Wemo device? Does it use Bluetooth? NFC? Ultrasonic sounds?

I don't think they ever got the Wemo devices connected to the home network. There does not appear anything on the LAN that would behave as a router and create a double-NAT scenario. I looked at the list of DHCP clients for the gateway. These are the only network devices I'm aware of:

1x Arris media gateway
All-in-one device with DOCSIS3 cable modem, 5 TV tuners, DVR storage, basic 2.4GHz WiFi, MoCA capability (networking through TV lines).
Those are typically installed with a filter in the input line to prevent MoCA signals from mixing with neighbors. Also, the DOCSIS config file is set so MoCA will only associate with Arris-brand devices (by MAC ID prefix).

2x Arris media players
Small boxes that go with TVs. They stream live or recorded TV from the gateway box.
It appears that both currently use MoCA connectivity (networking through the TV lines).

2x Apple iPad devices

1x Amazon Echo device
I think it's the smaller "Dot" version.

1x wired desktop computer
MAC ID indicates it's an Intel network chip.

1x Samsung device
OUI: EC:E0:9B Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd
She's not sure which network-connected device in her home is by Samsung. She thinks the smart TV is Sony. Could be an Internet-connected DVD/Blu-Ray player, smartphone, tablet, TV, or almost anything.

 

[namx01]

I don't have any Wemo stuff to experiment with, but I'm trying to help someone remotely. She said her computer guru has installed Belkin Wemo home automation stuff for lots of people, but he was unable to make it work for her. I don't think there would be a compatibility issue between Wemo devices and Arris home networking equipment, but I suppose that's possible.

Can anyone tell me how the Wemo app transmits the WiFi network settings to the Wemo device? Does it use Bluetooth? NFC? Ultrasonic sounds?

I don't think they ever got the Wemo devices connected to the home network. There does not appear anything on the LAN that would behave as a router and create a double-NAT scenario. I looked at the list of DHCP clients for the gateway. These are the only network devices I'm aware of:

1x Arris media gateway
All-in-one device with DOCSIS3 cable modem, 5 TV tuners, DVR storage, basic 2.4GHz WiFi, MoCA capability (networking through TV lines).
Those are typically installed with a filter in the input line to prevent MoCA signals from mixing with neighbors. Also, the DOCSIS config file is set so MoCA will only associate with Arris-brand devices (by MAC ID prefix).

2x Arris media players
Small boxes that go with TVs. They stream live or recorded TV from the gateway box.
It appears that both currently use MoCA connectivity (networking through the TV lines).

2x Apple iPad devices

1x Amazon Echo device
I think it's the smaller "Dot" version.

1x wired desktop computer
MAC ID indicates it's an Intel network chip.

1x Samsung device
OUI: EC:E0:9B Samsung Electronics Co.,Ltd
She's not sure which network-connected device in her home is by Samsung. She thinks the smart TV is Sony. Could be an Internet-connected DVD/Blu-Ray player, smartphone, tablet, TV, or almost anything.

I have not used those either but the setup looks simple. Found this http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=8218
The equipment listed looks like a Comcast setup. If it is you can access the settings by 10.0.0.1 and the network name and password should be listed on the gateway if they were not changed.

 

[mxnerd]

Looks like WeMo is just an on-off switch with WiFi connectivity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2Qn1pVr5h0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rii9qn6xcxI

 

[herm0016]

We have used several wemo devices. you connect to the device via an ad-hoc wifi network between the device and your phone or computer. you then put your network settings in and tell the device to disconnect from the adhoc network and connect to your router/AP. we have a light switch and the crock pot.

 

[Ichinisan]

We have used several wemo devices. you connect to the device via an ad-hoc wifi network between the device and your phone or computer. you then put your network settings in and tell the device to disconnect from the adhoc network and connect to your router/AP. we have a light switch and the crock pot.

OK, so it's kinda like the original Chromecast in that regard. Thanks!