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Bad Boy Xtreme N & MJ 

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Appendix F - Troubleshooting 

Appendix E - Computer Ethernet Port Settings 

Accessing  the  settings  for  your  computer’s  Ethernet  port  are  described  here  for  various 
operating  systems.  Please  keep  in  mind  that  as  revisions  to  operating  systems  are  re-
leased, exact naming of buttons and fields may change. As always, use your computer’s 
User Guide as your primary source of information. 

XP: 

‘Start’ >  ‘Control Panel’ > ‘Network Connections’. Right click  your  adapter, se-

lect  ‘Status’.  Click  ‘Properties’  then  scroll  the  list,  select  ‘Internet  Protocol  (TCP/IP)’  and 
then  click  ‘Properties’.  Ensure  that  the  ‘Obtain  an  IP  address  automatically’  and  ‘Obtain 
DNS server address automatically’ radio buttons are selected.  

Vista: 

‘Start’  >  ‘Control  Panel’  >  ‘View  network status  and tasks’ under  ‘Network  and 

Internet’ > ‘View Status’ > ‘Properties’ then scroll the list, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 
4  (TCP/IPv4)’  and  then  click  ‘Properties’.  Ensure    ‘Obtain  an  IP  address  automatically’ 
and ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’ radio buttons are selected.  

Windows  7:      ‘

Start’  >  ‘Control  Panel’  >  ‘View  network  status  and  tasks’  under 

‘Network  and  Sharing  Center’  >  ‘Change  adapter  settings’.  Right  click  on  ’Local  Area 
Network’  > ‘Properties’ then scroll the list, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)’ 
and  then  click  ‘Properties’.  Ensure  that  the  ‘Obtain  an  IP  address  automatically’  and 
‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’ radio buttons are selected.

 

Linux: 

‘System’  >  ‘Preferences’  >  ‘Network  Connections’.  On  the  ‘Network  Connec-

tions’ screen, select the adapter and click ‘Edit’. Select the ‘IPv4 Settings’ tab and ensure 
that ‘Automatic (DHCP)’ is selected. 

Mac OS X:   

From the Apple

 

menu, select ‘System Preferences’. Click ‘Network’

 

icon. In 

the Location drop-down list, select ‘Automatic’. In the ‘Show’

 

drop-down list, select Built-in 

Ethernet. Select the TCP/IP

 

tab. Configure TCP/IP to  use DHCP.    (Mac OS  X  v10.2:  In 

the  ‘Configure’  drop-down  list,  select  ‘Using  DHCP’,  Mac  OS  X  v10.3:  In  the  ‘Configure 
IPv4’

 

drop-down list, select ‘Using DHCP’). Click ‘Apply’

 

button.  

Mac OS 8/9:   

From the Apple

 

menu, select ‘Control Panel’. Select ‘TCP/IP’. If a window 

opens  with  the  message  "TCP/IP  is  currently  inactive",  click  the  ‘Yes’

 

button.  In  the 

‘Connect  Via’

 

drop-down  list,  select  ‘Ethernet’

.

  In  the  ‘Configure’  drop-down  list,  select 

‘Using DHCP Server’. Close the TCP/IP(LAN) window. Click ‘Save’

 

button.  

LAN LED Not Illuminating 

1.  Also  no  Power LED.  Ensure that  power is  being  applied. Check fuse  in  power 

injector M-POE-DUO-NS. 

2.  Cable seating. Check that both ends of the cable are fully inserted into Xtreme 

and your computer. 

3.  Ethernet  port  disabled  (if  optional  Unleashed  is  not  being  used).  Check  that 

your  computer’s  Ethernet  port  is  turned  on.  Refer  to  your  specific  operating 
system guide on how to do this. 

4.  Connector pin float. Too much dielectric on the connector. Clean away excess. 
5.  Junction  Box  incorrectly  wired.  Check  to  ensure  that  all  wire  colours  are 

matched correctly.  

6.  See 

Testing Cable With An Ohm Meter

 

My Browser Reports An Error When I Open It 

1.  Cable not connected. Refer to ‘LAN LED Not Illuminating’. 
2.  No internet connection. Your Xtreme has a built in web server that delivers your 

application to your laptop through your browser. Enter the Xtreme URL address 

Summary of Contents for Xtreme MJ

Page 1: ...Xtreme Installation and Operation Guide Revision 1 3 Getting YOU on the web Hi Power B G N Wi Fi Antennas Xtreme...

Page 2: ...e cable s colour coded wires match up correctly in your Junction Box and that each wire is fully punched down Your warranty may be affected Declaration of Conformity Bitstorm declares that this Bitsto...

Page 3: ...ed or missing please contact your reseller Copyright Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice Other brands and product names are trade marks or registered trademarks of their res...

Page 4: ...to positions 2 3 which disables power on Port 2 NOTE Both jumpers must be positioned identically Close case and refasten four screws on back Step 3 Connect power to DUO using either AC or DC Verify th...

Page 5: ...other than Bitstorm BAD BOY devices to Port 1 Step 5 Plug patch cable included into Port 2 of the DUO Connect other end to computer networking devices or optional Unleashed Observe that the green LAN...

Page 6: ...LEDs may be confused for masthead lights by other boats Some remaining steps may not be required Estimate the amount of cable needed to get from the mounting location to the deck transit location the...

Page 7: ...seal If cable was cut locate the included Junction Box kit Using the included tool strip back about 1 inch 2 5cm of the outer jacket from both ca ble ends Rotate the tool around the cable to make a cl...

Page 8: ...ds after power is applied for the system to become fully operational If you DO NOT have the Unleashed option installed Turn off Wi Fi devices in your computer to prevent multiple simultane ous Wi Fi c...

Page 9: ...t are entered for secure hotspots By selecting a hotspot from the list any previously entered Key will be retrieved Any changes made to the Key value will be remembered A Forget Hotspot button allows...

Page 10: ...connecting to the hotspot simply try to open a web page and see whether an additional authentication is presented by the hotspot That page may include a request for payment for internet access Note On...

Page 11: ...ntrolled via Web Browser no software installation needed Radome Size 16 x 6 41cm x 1 6cm Outdoor Cable Type 75 23m shielded black UV protected PVC jacket Junction Box Included with punch down tool Sec...

Page 12: ...a Reset operation do the following read all instructions first 1 The DUO will send a signal to perform a remote reset to all connected devices Unplug the cables of any device that you do NOT want to h...

Page 13: ...nec tions screen select the adapter and click Edit Select the IPv4 Settings tab and ensure that Automatic DHCP is selected Mac OS X From the Apple menu select System Preferences Click Network icon In...

Page 14: ...dapter 2 Not clicking Apply Ensure that when a new hotspot is selected or setting changes are made and that the Apply button is clicked Weak Signal Strength 1 Weak hotspot Check that the signal being...

Page 15: ...r provided cabling d has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress including lightening strike misuse negligence or accident e has been improperly installed including wiring errors or d...

Page 16: ...ake your laptop out to the cockpit dragging a cable along You wish that you could cut that tether that umbilical cord that ball and chain You want to be Unleashed Ideally suited where cabling to compu...

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