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Use the following procedure to configure your MDI 2 for wireless communication in your
environment. Before modifying the MDI 2 communications interface, contact your IT
Administrator.
1. Start the MDI Manager software by clicking on the MDI Manager icon.
2. Plug the MDI 2 into external 12v power.
3. Plug the USB cable into the PC and MDI 2 and allow the MDI 2 to boot completely.
4. Select and Connect to your MDI 2 in the MDI Manager software MDI 2 Explorer tab.
5. Select the Network Setup tab.
6. From the Wireless tab, select the Enable Wireless Interface check box in the Interface
Control section. Once you enable the interface, the IP Address Configuration box and
the Apply and Cancel buttons become active.
7. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your LAN automatically assigns IP
addresses. Otherwise enter the assigned IP Address and Subnet mask given to you by
your IT Administrator.
8. Select Access Point to begin wireless access point configuration.
9. Specify the network name:
a. If your access point uses a hidden SSID or if you are not within range of the
access point you will select the Enter Network Name [SSID]: radio button and
type the network name.
b. If you are within range of your wireless access point, choose the Select from
available network list radio button and then select Refresh to cause the MDI 2 to
search for wireless network signals. The detected networks are displayed in the
Network Name box.
10. After you have entered the network name, select Configure.
11. Enter the security settings that are required by your network, then select Next.
12. Select Yes to reconfigure your MDI 2, or if you want to start over select No.
13. Choose the Properties tab to verify that the MDI 2 is configured correctly. You can also
disconnect the USB cable to verify that the wireless connection is working.
14. Record or print your settings as they are displayed on the Properties tab for future
reference.
Enabling Point-to-Point Wireless Communication
Your MDI 2 will initially be configured for Point-to-Point Wireless Communication on the PC you
are connected to. Before starting, please verify your MDI 2 kit is the Wireless-Point-to-Point kit
8200171 (Bosch p/n 1699200171) which includes the MDI 2 assembly with two D-Link Wireless
802.11n USB Adapters.
The illustration below shows a single MDI 2 connected to a laptop PC using Point-to-Point
Wireless communication.
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