AMX Modero Viewpoint MVP-5200i, Operation/Reference Manual

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Configuring Communication
30 MVP-5200i Modero Viewpoint Widescreen Touch Panel
3.
From within the Wireless Security section, press the Open (Clear Text) button to open the Open
(Clear Text) Settings dialog (FIG. 23). An Open security method does not utilize any encryption
methodology, but does require that an alpha-numeric SSID be entered. This method sends out
network packets as unencrypted text.
4.
Press the red SSID field to display an on-screen Network Name (SSID) keyboard.
5. In this keyboard, enter the SSID name used on the target Wireless Access Point ( case sensitive ).
The card should be given the SSID used by the target WAP. If this field is left blank, the unit
will attempt to connect to the first available WAP. By default, all WAP200Gs use
AMX as
their assigned SSID value.
One of the most common problems associated with connection to a WAP involves an incorrect
SSID. Make sure to maintain the same case when entering the SSID information. ABC is not
the same as Abc .
6.
Click Done when complete.
7. From the Open (Clear Text) Settings page (FIG. 23), press the Save button to incorporate the new
information into the device and begin the communication process.
8.
Verify the proper configuration in the fields in the IP Settings section. Refer to Step 1: Configure the
Device’s Wireless IP Settings section on page 25 for detailed information.
9. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page and press the on-screen Reboot button
to save any changes and restart the device. Remember that the connection must be configured to a
target Master from the System Settings page.
10.
After the panel restarts, return to the Wireless Settings page’s RF Link Info section and verify the
link quality and signal strength:
The descriptions are None , Poor , Fair , Good , Very Good , and Excellent (FIG. 21).
FIG. 23 Wireless Settings page - Open (Clear Text) security method
Required information:
- SSID (Network Name used by the Target WAP)
By default, this field displays the
SSID -
AMX
The signal strength field should provide some descriptive text regarding the strength
of the connection to a Wireless Access Point. If no signal or no IP Address is
displayed, configuration of the network could be required.