Network Connection - Behringer X AIR XR16 Quick Start Manual

18 X AIR XR16/XR12
X AIR XR16/XR12 Network Connection

Network Connection

Step 3: Net work
(EN)
Connection
The X AIR mixers eliminate all hassles by
incorporating a wireless network router that
gives access to the mixer in three diff erent
ways–via Ethernet LAN, or wirelessly as a
Wifi Client or as an Access Point. Selection is
made with the REMOTE switch [2]. You may
view or change the network preferences
for these on any of the X AIR remote control
applications on the 'Setup/Network' page.
IP Address and DHCP
Depending on the connection scenario,
the XR16/XR12 off ers up to 3 options for
connecting a tablet or PC for software
control – DHCP Client, DHCP Server,
and fi xed IP operation. Connection is
achieved diff erently depending on which
option you choose:
DHCP Client mode is available in Ethernet
LAN or Wifi Client operation. The mixer will
automatically request an IP lease from the
DHCP server that owns the IP addresses
in the network to which you are trying
to connect.
DHCP Server (DHCPS) is optionally available
for Ethernet LAN connections and is standard
in Access Point operation. The mixer
will own the IP addresses and provide IP
leases to devices requesting access to that
network. The mixer will always use IP
address 192.168.1.1 and assign IP addresses
192.168.1.101 – 192.168.1.132 to its clients.
Static IP is available for Ethernet LAN and
Wifi Client operation. The mixer will use the
fi xed (static) IP address, subnet mask and
gateway that you specify for registering on
the network. Make sure that the addresses
you specify manually are not confl icting with
any other addresses on the same network.
We generally recommend using the DHCP
mode, unless you have a very specifi c reason
to set it up manually.
Note: Changing parameters of the currently
selected connection mode will disconnect
the software from the console. If the console
is erroneously confi gured for a fi xed IP
address that is incompatible with the
network it is connected to, the console will
be inaccessible. In this case, one of the other
two connection modes can be used to regain
access and amend the settings. If that does
not work, hold the Reset button for
2 seconds to return to default
network settings.
Mixer name and Ethernet setup screen
Ethernet/LAN
This mode supports DHCP Client (default),
DHCP Server, and fi xed IP operation.
Note that if the XR16/XR12 is connected
to a network where no DHCP server
is present, the mixer will generate an
automatic IP address (range 169.254.1.0
– 169.254.254.255). There are no security
options for LAN connections, so any device in
that network may take control of connected
XR16/XR12 consoles. When connecting via
LAN/Ethernet to a Wifi router, make sure
the security settings of that router prevent
unauthorized access.
19 Quick Start Guide
Wifi Client setup screen
Wifi Client
This mode supports DHCP Client (default) Access Point setup screen
and fi xed IP operation. The XR16/XR12
Access Point
can support WEP, WPA and WPA2 security
mechanisms in Wifi Client mode and works
This mode only supports DHCP Server
on Wifi channels 1-11.
operation with a maximum of 4 clients,
working on Wifi channels 1-11. Security is
Correct SSID (network name) and password
supported via WEP 40-bit (5 ASCII
need to be supplied to connect to an
characters) or WEP 104-bit (13 ASCII
existing network. WEP passwords have
characters). By default, the mixer will use
to be either 5 characters or 13 characters
a network name consisting of the model
long. If the supplied SSID and password are
name plus the last bits of the mixer's
incorrect, the mixer cannot be accessed.
unique MAC address (e.g. XR16-17-BE-C0).
In this case the networking parameters
The default IP address is 192.168.1.1 and no
have to be reset and another connection
security is engaged.
mode has to be used to regain access.
The control software is available for
The Ethernet connection mode may be used
Android and iPad tablets as well as PC/
for confi guration of the Wifi Client mode.
Mac/Linux computers. Visit behringer.com
While being connected in Ethernet mode,
to download the PC/Mac/Linux software.
the X AIR mixer can scan the available
The tablet software can be downloaded
wireless networks and display their SSID
from the app store on your device.
network names, fi eld strength and security
method. By selecting the preferred wireless
To learn more about operating the
network, this information can be copied
control software, visit the product page
to the applications' Wifi Client setup page
on behringer.com to download the
automatically. You will then be prompted
full manual.
to fi ll in the security password of that
network. After switching from Ethernet
to Wifi Client mode, the mixer should
connect to the selected wireless network
automatically, and will be displayed
by remote applications on any device
connected to the same network.