Smart Appliances Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION
Connected Smart Appliances - Gen III
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How does the Connected Appliance
talk to the Internet?
A WiFi Processor Module (WPM) is built into the Connected
Smart Appliance. Aer connecng, the Smart Appliance
becomes part of the Home Area Network and then has a
pathway to the Internet in which to connect to the Whirlpool
Cloud Network.
All communicaon pathways are enabled via the WiFi
Processor Module in the appliance. The WiFi Module
communicates to the appliance internally via WIDE/WIN and
to Internet via
WiFi over TCP/IP.
Figure 2 - Home Area Network (HAN) System Overview
HOME
AREA
NETWORK
DSL
Cable or
Satellite
Modem
Internet
Laptop or Desktop
Computer
Home
Router
In-Home &
Mobile Devices
Connected
Smart
Appliances