USER GUIDE Video Bridge 405
Version Date Description 1.0 04/05/2013 Initial version 1.1 04/11/2013 Revised installation procedures 1.2 05/10/13 Revised pairing procedures © 2013 Pace plc. All rights reserved. Pace and the Pace logo are registered trademarks of Pace plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connection overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting up the video bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Connecting the video bridge to the gateway . .
1 Introduction The Pace video bridge is a wireless access point that can be used to connect set-top boxes or other devices to an existing gateway using a 5 GHz wireless connection. The video bridge uses 802.11n 5 GHz high performance wireless technology to provide a high bandwidth connection for video streams and other demanding applications. POWER ETHERNET WIRELESS AP WPS 405 Pace wireless technology practically eliminates wireless “cold spots” in the home.
Status lights Use the status lights on the front of the video bridge to determine its current state. Status light Description Power • Solid green. The video bridge is on. • Red. The video bridge may have a fault with its power supply. Check the power adapter and its connections. Disconnect and reconnect the power adapter. Ethernet • Solid green. A device is connected to the Ethernet port. • Flickering green. There is activity from the device connected to the Ethernet port.
Setting up the video bridge 2 Connect the 405 video bridge to your existing gateway, then connect devices to the video bridge using the 5 GHz wireless connection. Note: We recommend that you use the included stand to install the video bridge vertically. This prevents things from being stacked on top of it, which can block vents and cause the device to overheat.
Setting up the video bridge Connect the video bridge to your existing gateway. The gateway should be online before you start this procedure. The video bridge will serve as a 5 GHz wireless access point. Connecting the video bridge to the gateway Use the Ethernet port to connect the video bridge to your existing gateway. 1. Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to an available yellow Ethernet port on the gateway. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the video bridge.
Connecting power Use the power adapter that was packaged with the video bridge, because it matches the power requirements for the device. 1. Connect one end of the power adapter to the Power port on the video bridge. 2. Connect the other end to a power outlet. After the video bridge is powered on, the power light blinks green for a moment and then turns steady green.
Connecting devices to the access point After the video bridge is configured as an access point, you can start connecting devices to it using the 5 GHz wireless connection. You can connect one or more devices to the access point. Connecting a wireless set-top box You can use the access point to connect to a wireless set-top box. With a wireless settop box, you can watch television almost anywhere in your home.
3. Press the WPS button on the back of the wireless access point. The WPS light on the front of the access point will blink while the wireless set-top box connects to the wireless access point. WPS button WPS ETHERNET RESET POWER After the set-top box connects to the access point, you will see the following message on the television screen. If the set-top box does not connect to the access point after a few minutes, see “Connection issues” on page 14.
Connecting a station The video bridge can also be used as a client device. In this scenario, you would have two video bridges: the access point and the station. The access point is the video bridge that is connected to the gateway, and the station is the one connected to the set-top box. Gateway Video bridge (access point) TV WPS 2 1 ETHERNET RESET ETHERNET RESET RESET DSL BROADBAND Phone outlet ETHERNET 3 4 WPS Video bridge (station) POWER POWER POWER Set-top box 1.
5. Return to the station and press the WPS button on the back of the device. The WPS lights on the front of the devices will blink while they search for each other (discovery mode). The wireless access point and the station will stay in discovery mode for up to two minutes while the devices try to establish a connection. If the station box does not connect to the wireless access point after a few minutes, try this procedure again. If the devices still do not connect, see “Connection issues” on page 14.
Locating the SSID and wireless network key The SSID (network name) and wireless network key are printed on the label on the side of the video bridge.
Troubleshooting 3 This section provides information about common installation issues. If an issue has more than one potential cause, the most common cause is listed first. Power issues Use the information in this section to identify and resolve issues related to power. The Power light is not on • The power cable may be loose or disconnected. Check the power cable to ensure that the cable is securely connected. If the power cable is plugged in to a power strip or switched outlet, ensure that it is on.
A wireless set-top box or other device cannot connect to the access point • Ensure that you have a strong enough signal. At least three green bars should appear on the signal strength indicator on the set-top box. • Ensure that you have waited long enough for the set-top box to start and to connect. This can take up to ten minutes. • If you see a red antenna on the television screen, restart the wireless set-top box and try to connect again.
Regulatory information A Declaration of conformity The following sections describe regulatory compliance by region. FCC / Industry Canada Compliance This device has been tested and certified as compliant with the regulations and guidelines set forth in the Federal Communication commission - FCC part 15 and Industry Canada - ICES003 and RSS-210 Radio and telecommunication regulatory requirements. Le présent materiel est conforme aux specifications techniques applicables d'Industrie Canada.
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Please follow these guidelines: • Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet. • Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter. Avoid locations with restricted airflow. • Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging. • Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged. • Do not attempt to service the adapter.
