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M-VCI – NETGEAR® Router Installation Guide Index | Version 1.0 | April 2011

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Step 4

 

Step 4 – Setting up your 

M-VCI (Applies to Types 

I, II & III) (Verifying your 

Wireless Strength)

Search for “Signal Quality” below.

After configuration, confirm signal 
quality.

Step 4 – Setting up your 

M-VCI (Applies to Types I, 

II & III) (Confirming your IP 

Address)

Return to VCI Manager.

 

f

Click: Properties Tab

 

f

Confirm Wireless SSID

 

f

Confirm Wireless IP

 

f

If IP says “Not Set”, click 
Refresh

 

f

Close the VCI Manager

 

– Click the red “X” in the 

upper right corner

Step 4 – Setting up your 

M-VCI (Applies to Types I, 

II & III) (Final step before 

starting)

From “Mastertech VCI Setup”:

 

f

Select: Wireless VCI

 

f

Click: Apply

 

f

Unplug the USB cable from the 
M-VCI 

 

f

Verify the IP address in the 
status bar

 

f

Ready to Use

Summary of Contents for Mastertech M-VCI

Page 1: ...Mastertech M VCI NETGEAR Router Installation Guide ...

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Page 3: ...n 7 9 Step 2 Connecting Your Wired Devices 9 10 Step 3 Connecting Wireless PC s 10 13 Step 4 Setting up your VCI Scan Tool 14 15 Appendices 14 Appendix A Static Network Reference Guide 14 15 Appendix B Wireless Troubleshooting Guide 15 Appendix C Configured Router Information 15 16 Appendix D Multi Routers Information Please note The Mastertech VCI is referred to as M VCI within this guide ...

Page 4: ...uation In these cases you should contact your network IT specialist for assistance Adding wireless capabilities to a wired network or adding additional wireless access points to networks that already have wireless capabilities can be accomplished with little or no changes to your pre existing network settings or configuration The advantage of using the M VCI on a wireless network with internet is ...

Page 5: ...ectronic street address on a network Every device on a network must have an IP address this includes computers routers network printers etc There are two methods by which every device on a network receives its IP address Dynamic IP addressing DHCP is the most common A single device on the network usually a router assigns IP addresses to each new device that is detected on the network This device i...

Page 6: ...rk or to your modem If you are using a wireless or stand alone PC connect the new NETGEAR Router to your PC LAN port with the provided Ethernet cable Step C At the MS DOS Prompt Check DHCP 1 Type ipconfig all without quotes into the command window 2 Compare output to the examples below 3 Output must include the line DHCP Enabled Yes 4 Also verify that DHCP Server is present The actual numbers for ...

Page 7: ...uctions Special Instructions for Type III The M VCI NETGEAR Router install procedure is similar for all types When a Special Instruction is called out please follow the one pertaining to your setup type The Type III has no internet connection but uses the NETGEAR Router to enhance M VCI to PC wireless communication Example Final Setup Configuration for Type I This shows the new NETGEAR pre configu...

Page 8: ...vice Setup Type III without internet Installation Steps Step 1 NETGEAR Router configuration For Types I II III Getting Started f f Connect the NETGEAR router to AC power f f Disable the wireless card on your computer f f Disconnect all wired network connections f f Connect the router to the computer LAN port f f Reboot the computer to renew the IP address f f Open your web browser f f Enter http 1...

Page 9: ...his Message Again f f Click Close Window f f Check No to Setup Wizard f f Click Next Step 1 NETGEAR Router Configuration For Types I II III Router Navigation f f Click Backup Settings Step 1 NETGEAR Router Configuration For Types I II III Restore Settings f f Click Browse f f Select the applicable configuration file that agrees with your NETGEAR router version The router version is identified on t...

Page 10: ... Special Instruction for Type I f f Using an Ethernet cable connect one end into the LAN port on the NETGEAR Router f f Connect the other end to one of the following A LAN port on your pre existing router or An open network drop that is connected to your pre existing network f f Provide AC power to the NETGEAR Router For additional wired devices if needed To existing router port Not used This show...

Page 11: ...ard IP Address f f Open your Web Browser f f Enter http 192 168 10 1 into your browser address bar and Press Enter f f Enter User ID and Password User ID admin Password Bosch_VCI_AP Click OK Caution Do not connect the router to the cable DSLmodem at this time Step 2 Connecting Your Wired Devices Special Instruction for Type II Setting NETGEAR Router configuration f f Click Basic Settings Step 2 Co...

Page 12: ... Input from the Cable DSL Modem You are now finished with Step 2 proceed to Step 3 Step 2 Connecting Your Wired Devices Special Instruction for Type III Connect wired computer s to the router if needed Additional wired devices Wired output to PC s Not used Step 3 Connecting Wireless PC s if required Special Instruction for Types I II III f f Open the Wireless Network Manager for the PC that will b...

Page 13: ...ETGEAR Routers Step 4 Setting up your VCI Applies to Types I II III Starting VCI Setup Note Shop Foreman Pro w VCI Manager must be installed on your PC prior to proceeding to the following steps f f Connect M VCI to the AC power f f Connect M VCI to the computer via USB f f Open Shop Foreman Pro f f Click M VCI icon at the top of the screen f f Click VCI Setup Step 4 Setting up your M VCI Applies ...

Page 14: ...p 4 Setting up your M VCI Applies to Types I II III Configuring Wired Ethernet Settings While in Network Setup f f Click Wired Ethernet Tab f f Click Enable Wired Ethernet Interface Note If your network utilizes Static IP addresses do not enable Wired Interface with Static IP Note This will allow M VCI to be connected to any network Ethernet port if there is limited or no wireless coverage Step 4 ...

Page 15: ...nually enter SSID Bosch_VCI_AP into the text box Note Refer to Appendix D when dealing with a network with multiple access points Step 4 Setting up your M VCI Applies to Types I II III Setting the Wireless Encryption f f Verify Network Authentication WPA Personal TKIP f f Enter security password Bosch_VCI_800 321 4889 include underscores f f Click Next Note Double check password Bosch_VCI_800 321 ...

Page 16: ...CI Applies to Types I II III Confirming your IP Address Return to VCI Manager f f Click Properties Tab f f Confirm Wireless SSID f f Confirm Wireless IP f f If IP says Not Set click Refresh f f Close the VCI Manager Click the red X in the upper right corner Step 4 Setting up your M VCI Applies to Types I II III Final step before starting From Mastertech VCI Setup f f Select Wireless VCI f f Click ...

Page 17: ... manually enter a valid IP address and subnet mask Appendix B Wireless Troubleshooting Guide Wireless performance can be affected by many factors f f Physical obstructions to the signal walls f f Distance from the wireless access point f f Interference from external sources Other radios or wireless networks Microwave ovens Wireless congestion too many networks utilizing the same channel Ensure tha...

Page 18: ...er can assist in checking wireless signal issues NetStumbler can be found at http www netstumbler com downloads Appendix C Router Information These are your NETGEAR Router settings when finished with installation Router IP address after initial configuration f f Type I IP 194 194 194 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 252 f f Type II III IP 192 168 10 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router login information af...

Page 19: ...on of the individual NETGEAR routers Please consult Appendix C and the NETGEAR router documentation Most PC wireless interface software supports the configuration of multiple access points The PC can be moved from access point to access point by selecting the appropriate access point prior to connection to the M VCI Please consult the wireless software documentation that comes with your PC When al...

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