How To: Install and register a Yale WF1 Direct Wi-Fi module on an existing lock – Lynx

How To: Install and register a Yale Direct Wi-Fi module on an existing lock

If you have received a preprogrammed Wifi Modules from Lynx 
please follow this article

Many Yale smart locks connect using a standard RF communication module that can be swapped with a different module to enable a different communication standard, including their new Direct Wi-Fi modules (which you can order pre-programmed from Lynx).

When installing a pre-programmed module in an existing lock, you will need to configure the lock to register the new module and bring it online. You can perform the steps below to enable the new module.

Steps to register a new Yale Wi-Fi direct module in an existing lock:


Step 1:	Determine the programming code for the lock. If you do not know the lock's programming code, you may need to reset the lock and create a new code.
Step 2:	Remove one battery from the lock, and press any key on the lock's keypad to discharge any residual energy.
Step 3:	Remove the original module from the lock, and install the new module in its place.
Step 4:	Replace the battery in the lock and wait for it to reboot.
Step 5:	Enter the following code sequence on the lock keypad to register the module: [programming code] [gear] 7 [gear] 3 [gear] [gear]
Step 6:	Log into the Yale Access app with the account that the lock is connected under.
Step 7:	From the "Home" or "Keychain" screen, select the location with the lock you need to update.
Step 8:	Confirm that the tap-to-lock button displays a red or green status indicator (this indicates that the lock is online).
Step 9:	Click the tap-to-lock button and confirm that the lock/unlock functionality works as expected.
Step 10:	You will now need to ensure the lock has a good connection to the wifi. Go to the settings gear, in the bottom left corner. Then click 'Lock Settings'. Once the page loads, click the option that says 'Wifi Signal' and confirm that the lock has a good Wifi Connection, like so:
Step 10:	Follow the steps to test the lock in Lynx.

Note:  Yale direct WiFi/ Yale with August connect locks can take up to 20 minutes to get 
provisioned. There is no way to speed up this process because of limitations in the Yale APIs. 
It takes longer since codes are removed one at a time during provisioning instead of all at once. 
It may take more than 20 minutes depending on the number of codes that needs to be created.

Note: 
- When an Yale-connected lock is reconnected in the app, the lock will be online 
and respond normally in the app, but continue to show offline in Lynx, even if it is deleted and 
re-added to the property. Tech will need to update the DB to bring the lock back online in Lynx. 
We may need to create a tech ticket.


- Locks using Yale Connect integrations MUST be connected to a dedicated
2.4GHz network. You can find more information and connection tips here: 
Understanding: 2.4 GHz vs 5 Ghz Networks

Learn how to add a lock to a Lynx property here.

Steps to register a new Yale Wi-Fi direct module in an existing lock:

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