Summary of Contents for Celeno VXT1836
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Page 1: User Guide
VXT1836 Wireless Video Extender Kit User Guide Version 6.55 Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 1... - Page 2 “Celeno,” the Celeno logo, the tagline “High Definition Home Networking,” “Switched MIMO”, “OptimizAir” and “Spatial QoS” are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Celeno Communications Ltd. and its subsidiaries or affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Defining Security Settings (Access Point Mode Only) ............. 28 Defining WPS Settings ......................32 Site Survey (Client Mode Only) ................... 36 Stations List (Access Point Mode Only)................38 Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 3... - Page 4 Configuring Remote Management ..................39 Performing Administration ....................44 Monitoring the VXT1836 Device ....................48 Viewing System Parameters ....................48 Troubleshooting VXT1836 Kit ......................49 Using Rescue Mode: ......................51 pg. 4 Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com...
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Page 5: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 5... -
Page 6: Who Should Use This Guide
Preface Welcome to the VXT1836 Wireless Video Extender solution from Celeno Communications. The User’s Guide will help you to understand the Wireless Video Extender (VXT) solution, how to install it, configure it and troubleshoot problems. Who should use this guide This User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and internet... -
Page 7: Introduction
– that can be set as an “Access Point” or as a “Station” device. Building a Wireless Video network requires two or more VXT1836 units communicating with each other - enabling distribution of high-definition video streams from one central location to a TV set in the house without replacing existing routers, gateways, set-top boxes or laying out new cables across the house. -
Page 8: Knowing Your Vxt1836 Kit
Beam Forming, to reliably stream High Definition video to any location in the home. The VXT1836 unit set as “Access Point” connects to the video source which can be a gateway, a cable/DSL modem or a DVR/PVR device. - Page 9 The VXT1836 devices have been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the devices. The status display LEDs are located at the front of the devices and are easily visible. AP/STA Mode Switch...
- Page 10 The following table describes the LED indications on the front panel of the VXT1836 Device. Table 2 - VXT1836 LEDs Name Color Description Power Green The device is powered on. The device has entered a power save mode. The device is powered off.
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Page 11: Setting Up Your Vxt1836 Unit
Changing your computer’s IP address After performing this additional step, you can use the VXT1836 Management Application to configure and manage your VXT1836 device. (Refer to Managing the VXT1836 Device on page 19). Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com... -
Page 12: Unit Mode (Ap/Sta) Setting
“AP” (Access Point) mode Switch on bottom position for “STA” (Station) mode Note: Only a single VXT1836 unit should be set as an AP in the network, the remaining units should be set as STAs. Powering Up your Devices To power up the VXT1836 device: 3. -
Page 13: Pairing Your Devices
Pairing your Devices To pair the VXT1836 Access Point and VXT1836 Station devices: 1. Place the VXT1836 set as Access Point and the VXT1836 set as Station devices between 1 to 3 meters from each other. 2. Pair the devices by pressing the WPS button on the back panel of each device. You can release the button as soon as the WPS LED begins flashing. -
Page 14: Connecting To Your Vxt1836 Device
VXT1836 device directly to your computer and change the IP address of your computer so that it is on the same subnet as the VXT1836 device (by default 10.x.x.x). Since this disconnects your computer from your computer network, you may need to restore this setting later. - Page 15 6. Check Use the following IP address and type an IP address in the same subnet as the VXT1836, in the following format: 10.x.x.x. Be sure to use an IP address that is different from the IP address of your VXT1836 device which is either 10.0.0.2 or 10.0.0.10 by default.
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Page 16: Management - Getting Started
Management - Getting Started The VXT1836 Management Application is a web-based tool that enables you to manage and configure your VXT1836 device. This chapter describes how to navigate through the VXT1836 Management Application: Note: Ensure that you have connected an Ethernet cable between your computer and the VXT1836 device. -
Page 17: Navigating The Vxt1836 Management Application
The VXT1836 Management Application contains the following controls and areas to help you navigate to all its parameters. Main Menu – Enables you to access the functions of the VXT1836 Management Application. The Main Menu is divided into the following submenu items: Configuration, Monitor and Logout. - Page 18 Note: You can logout of the application anytime by selecting the Logout menu item at the upper right corner of the screen. Note: The VXT1836 device can be set as an Access Point or as a Station (using the external AP/STA mode switch). Each mode of operation has different configuration screens.
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Page 19: Managing The Vxt1836 Device
Managing the VXT1836 Device The VXT1836 Management Application is a user-friendly application that enables you to configure and control all the parameters of the VXT1836. The main menu contains the following options: Configuration Monitor Note: Clicking Cancel in any of the VXT1836 Management Application windows discards any unsaved changes you have made. -
Page 20: Configuring The Vxt1836 Device
Configuring the VXT1836 Device Defining Network Settings To define network settings: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration. Then click Network Settings on the navigation panel. The Configuration, Network Settings window appears. Figure 5: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Network Settings Window pg. - Page 21 2. Click Apply to update the settings immediately. The system displays an update message. 3. Click OK and wait for the system to restart. * AP only parameter Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 21...
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Page 22: Defining Wireless Settings
Defining Wireless Settings To define wireless settings in Access Point mode: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration and from the Navigation Panel, click Wireless Settings. The Configuration, Wireless Settings window appears. Figure 6: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Wireless Settings Window (AP) The following table describes the parameters you can configure from this window: pg. - Page 23 Use this option when client devices in your network can stream video to each other, such as in a Multi-Room DVR deployment. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 23...
- Page 24 DSCP to indicate their priority. 2. Click Apply to update the settings immediately. The system displays an update message. 3. Click OK and wait for the system to restart. pg. 24 Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com...
- Page 25 Understanding Quality of Service in VXT1836 VXT1836 implements Quality of Service in the downlink direction (AP to stations). Enabling Quality of Service is done by checking the WMM checkbox in the Wireless Setting configuration menu. 1. Once enabled, the traffic classification is implemented according to the following...
- Page 26 In case the data received for transmission is untagged, classification is based on DSCP which is part of the TOS Byte: In such cases, the mapping of the DSCP to User Priority is accoring to the following: DSCP User Priority pg. 26 Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com...
- Page 27 Voice Voice To define wireless settings in Client mode: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration and from the Navigation Panel, click Wireless Settings. The Configuration, Wireless Settings window appears. Figure 7: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Wireless Settings Window (STA) Copyright ©...
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Page 28: Defining Security Settings (Access Point Mode Only)
Navigation Panel, click Security Settings. The Configuration, Security Settings window appears. The VXT1836 device can be configured to operate in one of the following security modes: Unsecured – Wireless security is disabled, any client can associate to the VXT1836 Access Point and the wireless signal is passed unencrypted. - Page 29 To define WEP settings: Figure 8 - VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Security Settings Window, WEP Mode Table 6: VXT1836 Configuration – Security Parameters, WEP mode. Parameter Description Security Mode The selected security mode. Possible values: Disable, WEP and WPA2-PSK.
- Page 30 To define WPA2-PSK settings (default): Figure 9 - VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Security Settings Window, WPA2-PSK Mode Table 7: VXT1836 Configuration – Security Parameters, WPA2-PSK mode. Parameter Description Security Mode The selected security mode. Possible values: Disable, WEP and WPA2-PSK.
- Page 31 Access Policies: The VXT1836 device can be configured to control which wireless client devices can associate with it. The available access policies are: Disable – Any wireless client device can associate with the VXT1836 Access Point. Allow – A white list of allowed MAC addresses determines which wireless client devices are allowed to associate with the VXT1836 Access Point.
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Page 32: Defining Wps Settings
(See Pairing your Devices on page 13). The WPS-PIN configuration method allows you to pair VXT1836 Access Point and client devices by entering the PIN code of the client device in the VXT1836 Access Point WEB UI. To define WPS settings in Access Point mode: 1. - Page 33 3. Click YES and wait for the system to restart. Note: A WPS-PBC pairing procedure can also be initiated by pressing the WPS button on the front panel of the device. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 33...
- Page 34 To define WPS settings in Client mode: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration and from the Navigation Panel, click WPS Settings. The Configuration, WPS Settings window appears. Figure 102: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, WPS Settings Window pg.
- Page 35 A read only field that displayed the PIN code of the wireless client device. This PIN code should be entered into the appropriate field on the VXT1836 AP device WEB UI when performing a WPS-PIN pairing procedure WPS AP SSID...
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Page 36: Site Survey (Client Mode Only)
Site Survey (Client Mode Only) The site survey window allows you to find and connect the VXT1836 client to a wireless Access Point. To find and connect to a wireless Access Point: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration and from the Navigation Panel, click Site Survey. - Page 37 3. Click Apply and wait several seconds for the Client to connect. Clicking the Rescan button initiates a new site survey scan and may temporary interrupt the service to the wireless Client. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 37...
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Page 38: Stations List (Access Point Mode Only)
Stations List (Access Point Mode Only) The Stations List window presents a list of clients connected to the VXT1836 Access Point. Figure 124: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Associated Stations List Window The following table describes the parameters in the stations list: Table 104: VXT1836 Configuration –... -
Page 39: Configuring Remote Management
Remote Logging – When enabled, the VXT1836 periodically uploads event and performance monitoring logs to a pre-designated FTP server. UPnP – When enabled, the VXT1836 uses UPnP to access the home gateway device and configure its port mapping table to enable accessing it remotely. - Page 40 Figure 13: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Remote Management Window The following table describes the actions that can be performed from this window: Table 11: VXT1836 Configuration – Remote Management Parameter Description Enable Remote Logging Enable / Disable Remote logging.
- Page 41 2. Click Apply to update the settings offline. The system stores the new settings and prompts you to restart the system. 3. Click YES and wait for the system to restart. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 41...
- Page 42 To configure Remote Management settings in Client mode: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration and from the Navigation Panel, click Remote management. The Configuration, Remote Management window appears. Figure 14: VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Remote Management Window pg.
- Page 43 2. Click Apply to update the settings offline. The system stores the new settings and prompts you to restart the system. 3. Click YES and wait for the system to restart. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 43...
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Page 44: Performing Administration
Performing Administration To perform administration: 1. From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Configuration and from the Navigation Panel, click Administration. The Configuration, Administration window appears. Figure 15 - VXT1836 Management Application – Configuration, Administration Window The Configuration, Administration window is divided into the following sections:... - Page 45 3. After the Software Upgrade finishes you can see the new software version number in the System Information Panel. Do not power off or reset the VXT1836 device while Software Upgrade is in progress. Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com...
- Page 46 1. Click the Restore Defaults Button; confirm the action by pressing OK in the confirmation window and wait for the action to finish. Note: You can also restore the VXT1836 device to factory defaults by pressing and holding the Reset button for 10 seconds.
- Page 47 1. Click the Reset button; confirm the action by pressing OK in the confirmation window and wait for the action to finish. Note: You can also reset the VXT1836 device by pressing shortly on the Reset button. To enable/disable rescue mode 1.
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Page 48: Monitoring The Vxt1836 Device
Monitoring the VXT1836 Device The VXT1836 Management Application Monitor displays information about the current status of your VXT1836 Device. The system continually monitors a variety of network parameters and displays them in the Counters window. Viewing System Parameters To view System Parameters: From the main menu of the VXT1836 Management Application, click Monitor. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting Vxt1836 Kit
TV screen Placing and Connecting your on page 13 herein. No access to the VXT1836 Make sure that your computer IP address is Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com pg. 49... - Page 50 Access Point, the Apply button must be used to save the settings to the Access Point. Remember: The Access Point control web page is not accessible from the wireless client/adapter segment. pg. 50 Copyright © 2012 Celeno Communications™ - All Rights Reserved | www.celeno.com...
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Page 51: Using Rescue Mode
Using Rescue Mode: Rescue mode enables the VXT1836 client to update its firmware version from the AP. If enabled, this mode can be used for one of two purposes: To synchronize firmware versions between AP and client. • To recover the client in the case of firmware damage.