Qu-Pac
Getting Started Guide
15
AP9815 iss2
8.2
Mixing using Wireless Control
Qu-Pad
(engineer’s live mix control) and
Qu-You
(musician’s personal monitor control) apps are
available free from the Apple Store for iOS devices including iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.
Setting up the Qu wireless network
The app sends and receives control data over a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. This requires a wireless router
(wireless access point) connected to the Qu mixer Network port.
Choosing a wireless router
- For best performance use a dual band (2.4 and
5GHz) wireless router (wireless access point) with auto channel selection.
Setting up the Qu mixer Network
- The default setting is DHCP enabled. This is
recommended as it means that the mixer gets it network IP address automatically
from a DHCP enabled router. Go to the mixer
Setup / Network
screen to check that
DHCP is enabled.
Setting up the wireless router
– The default settings of many routers are
immediately compatible with the Qu mixer so you should be able to connect quickly.
However, if you wish to change settings then you will need to access the router
setup utility by connecting it to a PC or Mac using a wired LAN (network)
connection. Follow the instructions provided by the wireless router manufacturer.
Wireless router DHCP settings
– Check that the router is set for DHCP so that it
automatically allocates a compatible IP address to your iOS device. This is the
default setting for most routers.
Wireless security
-To prevent other people accessing your Wi-Fi we recommend you
enable WPA/WPA2 encryption and set a wireless key (password).
SSID
- This is the name broadcast by the wireless router to help identify it in the
network list you will see in the device Settings Wi-Fi page.
Positioning your wireless router
– It is important that your iOS device operates
within the specified range and in line of sight of the wireless router. Place it high up
to avoid obstacles such as people and equipment. Avoid locating it behind pillars or
walls, near metal beams or on top of loudspeakers.
Connecting to the wireless router
- Make sure the iOS device Wi-Fi is turned ON in
its Settings screen. Choose your wireless router from those shown in the Network
list. Enter the password to connect to the router. After a few moments a tick should
appear to show it has successfully connected to the wireless network. Check that
the icon in the top toolbar shows good Wi-Fi signal strength.
Note
– To prevent unauthorised control of your Qu mixer we strongly recommend
that you set a router password to protect your wireless network.
Note
- The iOS device remembers the network settings. To prevent it connecting
again in future without the password, for example if you have given a guest engineer
access your Qu with their own device, select your network in their device Settings
Wi-Fi menu and use the 'Forget this network' function.
If you experience connection problems or drop outs
– You may suffer
interference from other wireless networks or equipment in the area. Try rebooting the
router to pick up a different channel, or change its band (2.4 or 5GH).
Qu mixer
Qu Network port
Cat5 cable
Wireless router
iOS device
