GXT542U Gigabit Wi-Fi Extender QUICK INSTALL GUIDE This guide will facilitate installation of the GXT 5G model number GXT542U Gigabit Wi-Fi Extender which may be configured as a: 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 you have one each: • • • • GXT542U unit CAT5 Ethernet cable Power adapter Quick Installation Guide
MULTICAST (IPTV) VIDEO BRIDGE INSTALLATION Section 1 Multicast (IPTV) Video Bridge AP Installation The initial GXT542U must be installed as an AP Step 1 – Unit Mode Configuration A. On the back of 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.
B. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Video LAN port of the ONT/ RG with the other to the GXT542U’s RJ-45 port. DO NOT connect both Ethernet ports on the AP to the same subnetwork ports on the ONT/Gateway as this will create a loop and disrupt traffic. Home Gateway or Cable/DSL Modem Section 2 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.
Step 3 – Placement and network connections A. Place the GXT542U Client near the Multicast Video Set-Top Box (STB). B. Insert the Ethernet cable into the STB and the other end into one of the Ethernet ports of the GXT542U. Step 4 – Pair the Client with theAP 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. WPS Button B.
Client AP The WLAN LED color indicates the receiver signal strength (RSSI) Green = Good, Blue = Fair, Red = Poor Step 5 – Install the DVR and STBs Congratulations. You have completed installation of a Gigabit Wi-Fi Multicast IPTV link. Turn on any TV channel for visual verification of the wireless connection quality. Additional GXT542U clients can be paired to the AP following the guideline in Section 2.
D. Connect the PC to the AP via Ethernet, open a browser and enter the AP’s default IP address http://10.0.0.2 to access the GXT542U. E. Login using user name: admin password: last 4 digits of the MAC address (printed on the bottom of the device) F. Click on the System Information on the left G. Ensure the Free Air Time is GREEN H. Select Video Station List I.
If Multicast Video (IPTV) and Internet Data originate on SEPARATE ONT / RG ports, refer to the instructions on the attached addendum Segregating Video & Internet Ports. The 2 GE GXT542U ports are factory bridged and need to be reconfigured to segregate these traffic types and eliminate the potential for IP related issues. Step 3 – Activate the Internet Wi-Fi Network To login to the web Interface to create the Data Wi-Fi network: A. Follow Section 2, Step 6 C – E directions to access the AP B. C. D.
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.
LED Guide For Additional 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.
ADDENDUM: SEGREGATING VIDEO AND INTERNET PORTS Step 1 – Extend the VLAN on the ONT / RG WAN port for the video subnet to the video LAN port. For example, if 10 is the access video network VLAN then enable and tag the video LAN port the same. Step 2 A. Login to the AP at http://10.0.0.2 using a browser and user name: admin password: last 4 digits of the MAC address B. Click on the Video Wireless Setup C.
FCC Statement: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
