Before You Begin; Setting It Up - QSC TouchMix-30 Pro User Manual

TouchMix i-Fi Control
TouchMix i-Fi Control

Before You Begin

Manage the mixer's wireless or wired network. Connect an iPad, or iPhone (iOS 6 or later) or Android device (5.0 or later). The network
confi guration can only be performed on the TouchMix.
i-Fi Router Access Point
Before You Begin

Setting it Up

For smaller spaces with fewer potential sources of interference, a USB Wi-Fi Adapter such as that supplied with the TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16
will work well. But USB adapters are going to have less range than external routers due to their lower-powered transmitters and tiny, less effi cient
antennas. In a larger space with more potential interference and more mission-critical remote control requirements it's better to have a higher-
powered device with more effi cient antennas. That's why there is no USB Wi-Fi Adapter included with the TouchMix-30 Pro – it's likely to be used in
more demanding applications and an external Wi-Fi router is the best solution. That said, the TouchMix-30 Pro will work with the QSC-supplied USB
Wi-Fi adapter marked with an "N". It is available here https://parts.qsc.com/cp-000033-00 . But be aware that its range and connection reliability
will be inferior to most external routers.
TouchMix mixers support multiple ways of connecting to your wireless devices.
i-Fi Router Access Point
In this implementation, a Wi-Fi router wired to the mixer provides the access point to the mixer. The TouchMix-30 Pro connects directly to the router
using CAT5 cable. TouchMix-8 and TouchMix-16 require an inexpensive
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• Advantages – Simple to set up. Good range and robust connection (depending on the Wi-Fi router). External routers will have higher
power and far better antennae compared to a USB adapter. Many of them will also be able to operate in the less crowded 5 GHz
channels. If the router has an Internet connection, it can alert you to and download fi rmware updates.
• Disadvantages – One more piece of gear to carry and connect.
Setting it up
Unless you are skilled in digital network confi guration, do not use a router with non-standard, custom settings. If using a multi-port router, do not
connect the mixer to the Internet port (the Internet jack will usually be a different color than the other ports).
To Setup Network:
Menu
1. Mixer Name = Enter a mixer name
2. Network Type = Wired
3.
ired Network Settings
4. If the router is powered and properly connected,
5. Touch Apply
6. The mixer confi gures the network and a message "Wired Ethernet connection operational" displays.
7. Touch Okay
Your devices will now connect to the mixer via the router using the router's SSID (router name) and password.
Connecting to a Facility's Network
Networks in commercial facilities have been set up by IT professionals who are concerned about security. They may be very reluctant to allow you
to connect a mixer to their network. But if they do, they will want to know two things.
What port do you want them to give you? Answer – any open port will work. The mixer will fi nd it.
What services do you need? Answer – none. The mixer implements zero-confi guration networking using Bonjour.
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Network
= Auto IP Address (DHCP)
Connection Status
USB to Ethernet adapter – for more information see https://www.qsc.
= Connected
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