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SECTION 4

 

 

INSTALLING a Gigabit Wi-Fi Client

 

 

The GXT542U configured as a Client offers an ultra-high performance 

Gigabit Wi-Fi connection to Gaming Consoles, SmartTVs and streaming 

devices such as FireTV, Roku and Apple TV.

 

Steps 1 – 2

 

A.    Follow the instructions outlined in Section 2, Steps 1 – 2

 

substituting the Smart TV, Gaming Console or streaming

 

device for the STB

 

 

Step 3 – Pairing the Client with theAP

 

 

A.    

Follow the instructions below for pairing the Client to the 

Data Wireless Network 

 

By default, the WPS function is associated with the Video Network.  To 

change the WPS capability to the Data Wireless Network, login to the 

WEB User Interface to set up the Data Wi-Fi network as the default

 

WPS SSID.

 

 

A.   

Follow Steps 1 -3 in Section 3 

B. 

Click on the Data Wireless Setup menu item on the left 

C.    

Check the WPS Default option and click Apply 

D.   

Follow the pairing instructions in Section 2 Step 4 to pair the Client 
with the AP 

Summary of Contents for GXT542U

Page 1: ...42U Gigabit Wi Fi Extender which may be configuredasa Multicast IPTV Video Bridge Access Point AP Section 1 Multicast IPTV Video Bridge Client Section 2 Gigabit Wi Fi AP Section 3 Gigabit Wi Fi Client Section 4 Prior to starting ensure youhave one each GXT542U unit CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ... the device set the unit mode switch to AP left position as illustrated below Step 2 Power and LEDs A Plug in the 12V A C adapter and connect it to the GXT542U AP Verify the AP STA LED is BLUE indicating AP mode Changing the mode from AP Blue to Client or Station STA Green requires a power cycle Step 3 Placement and networkconnections A Place the GXT542U AP near the ONT Residential Gateway ...

Page 3: ... disrupt traffic Multicast IPTV Video Bridge Client Installation After installing a GXT542U AP per Section 1 Clients can be added using the steps below Step 1 Unit Mode Configuration A Set the unit mode switch at the back of the unit to STA Right position as illustrated below Step 2 Power and LEDs A Plug in the 12V A C adapter and connect it to the GXT542USTA unit Verify the AP STA LED is GREEN in...

Page 4: ...the GXT542U Step 4 Pair the Client withtheAP A Press the WPS button on the back of the GXT542U AP The WPS LED on the top front will flash for up to 2 minutes indicating it is ready for association with Clients B Within 2 minutes press the WPS button on the GXT542U Client The WPS LED will continue flashing until associated with the APand stop at which time the WLAN LED will illuminate WPS Button WP...

Page 5: ...verification of the wireless connection quality Additional GXT542U clients can be paired to the AP following the guideline in Section 2 Step 6 Verify the wireless performance Access the Web User Interface to verify the wireless capacity for watching and recording video A Set all TV s to the highest resolution HD channels B Begin recording HD channels on the DVR if installed C Ensure the laptop Eth...

Page 6: ...eo Station List I Verify all the RSSI levels are GREEN or BLUE GIGABIT Wi Fi INTERNET ACTIVATION AND AP AND CLIENT INSTALLATION Section 3 Activating the Gigabit Data Wi Fi Network By default the GXT542U Internet Network and associated SSID are not pre configured Steps 1 and 2 Refer to Section 1 Steps 1 and 2 instructions on page 2 Multicast IPTV Video Bridge AP Installation When Multicast Video IP...

Page 7: ...create the Data Wi Fi network A Follow Section 2 Step 6 C E directions to access the AP web interface B Click on the Data Wireless Setup menu item on the left C Check the box and click Apply to enable the Data network D Confirm the screen displays the Data wireless network Congratulations You have activated and installed the Gigabit Wi Fi Internet network Connect any 5 GHz 11ac or 11n device to th...

Page 8: ...e STB Step 3 Pairing the Client with theAP A Follow the instructions below for pairing the Client to the Data Wireless Network By default the WPS function is associated with the Video Network To change the WPS capability to the Data Wireless Network login to the WEB User Interface to set up the Data Wi Fi network as the default WPS SSID A Follow Steps 1 3 in Section 3 B Click on the Data Wireless ...

Page 9: ...al Help Please consult the troubleshooting section of the user manual if the Quick Install Guide didn t resolve your issue For further questions or personal assistance email us or call us at support airsonics com 800 651 0175 ...

Page 10: ...tp 10 0 0 2 using a browser and user name admin password last 4 digits ofthe MAC address B Click on the Video Wireless Setup C In the VLAN ID field enter the VLAN which is tagged on the video LAN port on the ONT GW and click Apply D Click on the Switch Settings E Check the Block Traffic Between Ports option and click Apply F Now you can connect the Video LAN port of the RG ONT to the Blue and the ...

Page 11: ... the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of th...

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