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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:
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Multicast (IPTV) Video Bridge Access Point (AP)
(Section 1)
Multicast (IPTV) Video Bridge Client (Section 2)
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Gigabit Wi-Fi AP (Section 3)
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Gigabit Wi-Fi Client (Section 4)
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Prior to starting, ensure you have one each:
• GXT542U unit
• CAT5 Ethernet cable
• Power adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
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Summary of Contents for AIRSONICS GXT542U
- Page 1 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) •...
- Page 2 (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. Changing the mode from AP (Blue) to Client or Station (STA) (Green) requires a power cycle.
- Page 3 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...
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 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. Step 6 – Verify the wireless performance Access the Web User Interface to verify the wireless capacity for watching and recording video.
- Page 6 AP AND CLIENT INSTALLATION Section 3 Activating the Gigabit Data Wi-Fi Network By default, the GXT542U Internet Network and associated SSID are not pre-configured. Steps 1 and 2 – Refer to Section 1, Steps 1 and 2 instructions on page 2 Multicast (IPTV) Video Bridge AP Installation.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 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...
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Page 9: Led Guide
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.com (800) 651-0175... - Page 10 D. Click on the Switch Settings Check the Block Traffic Between Ports option and click Apply Now you can connect the Video LAN port of the RG/ONT to the Blue and the Internet LAN port to the Black GigE port on the GXT542U, respectively.
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Page 11: Important Note
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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