How Do I Add a 2GIG Wireless Repeater to the IQ5 Hub System?

To add a 2GIG wireless repeater to the IQ5 Hub, install the IQ QC0005-840 345 MHz daughter card first. Go to Advanced Settings, Installation, Devices, Security Sensors, touch Auto Learn Sensor, and press the test button on the RPTR100-345. Set Sensor Type to Repeater and touch Add New.

What the 2GIG-RPTR100-345 Does

The IQ5 Hub (available in AT&T LTE and Verizon LTE) is compatible with the 2GIG-RPTR100-345 wireless indoor repeater, which extends the range of 345 MHz sensors that are too far from the panel to communicate reliably. The RPTR100-345 picks up weak 345 MHz signals and retransmits them to the panel. The IQ QC0005-840 345 MHz daughter card must be installed before use.

The repeater only extends 345 MHz sensor signals — it does not work with PowerG, Z-Wave, or other frequencies. It enrolls as Sensor Type Repeater, Group 0, Loop 1. It has no alarm capability. Place it roughly halfway between the panel and the out-of-range sensors, within 345 MHz range of the panel.

Steps to Add the Repeater

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and touch Settings. The Settings page opens.

IQ5 Hub Settings Tray opened by swiping down from the top of the screen

2. Touch Advanced Settings and enter the Installer Code (1111 by default). The Advanced Settings menu opens.

IQ5 Hub Advanced Settings highlighted on the Settings page

3. Touch Installation, then Devices, then Security Sensors. The Security Sensors menu opens.

IQ5 Hub Advanced Settings installer menu categories

4. Touch Auto Learn Sensor. The panel enters listening mode for a 345 MHz signal.

IQ5 Hub Auto Learn Sensor mode waiting for a device signal

5. Press the test button on the 2GIG-RPTR100-345. The panel chimes and displays the DL ID. Source shows SRF345. Leave Loop at Loop 1.

6. Touch OK, set Sensor Type to Repeater, choose Group 0, add a name, and touch Add New. Enter a name like Basement Repeater or Back Bedroom Repeater and touch Add New to save.

IQ5 Hub sensor type selection showing Repeater option

After Adding the Repeater

Run a sensor test after enrollment to confirm out-of-range 345 MHz sensors are now communicating. Go to Advanced Settings, System Tests, and select Sensor Test. The repeater has no alarm function — a lost connection generates a trouble condition. Add a monitoring plan to ensure all sensors report to the central station and expand your security system with additional 345 MHz sensors as needed.

Adding the 2GIG-RPTR100-345 to your IQ5 Hub extends the range of 345 MHz sensors that are too far from the panel to communicate reliably on the IQ5 Hub. For help with wireless repeater enrollment or other configurations or other configurations on your IQ5 Hub, contact the Alarm Grid support team. We are here Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Email us at support@alarmgrid.com, call us at 888-818-7728, or visit our website and chat with a live support agent.