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Video Bridge
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Video Bridge...
  • Page 2 © 2013 Pace plc. All rights reserved. Pace and the Pace logo are registered trademarks of Pace plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Pace provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the software, or other information contained herein, and hereby expressly...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction....... . 4 Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge.
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction The Pace video bridge is a wireless access point that can be used to connect set-top boxes or other devices to an existing gateway using a 5 GHz wireless connection. The video bridge uses 802.11n 5 GHz high performance wireless technology to provide a high bandwidth connection for video streams and other demanding applications.
  • Page 5 Status lights Use the status lights on the front of the video bridge to determine its current state. Status light Description Power • Solid green. The video bridge is on. • Red. The video bridge may have a fault with its power supply.
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Setting Up The Video Bridge

    Setting up the video bridge Connect the 405 video bridge to your existing gateway, then connect devices to the video bridge using the 5 GHz wireless connection. Note: We recommend that you use the included stand to install the video bridge vertically.
  • Page 7: Setting Up The Video Bridge

    Setting up the video bridge Connect the video bridge to your existing gateway. The gateway should be online before you start this procedure. The video bridge will serve as a 5 GHz wireless access point. Connecting the video bridge to the gateway Use the Ethernet port to connect the video bridge to your existing gateway.
  • Page 8: Connecting Power

    Connecting power Use the power adapter that was packaged with the video bridge, because it matches the power requirements for the device. 1. Connect one end of the power adapter to the Power port on the video bridge. 2. Connect the other end to a power outlet. After the video bridge is powered on, the power light blinks green for a moment and then turns steady green.
  • Page 9: Connecting Devices To The Access Point

    Connecting devices to the access point After the video bridge is configured as an access point, you can start connecting devices to it using the 5 GHz wireless connection. You can connect one or more devices to the access point. Connecting a wireless set-top box You can use the access point to connect to a wireless set-top box.
  • Page 10 3. Press the WPS button on the back of the wireless access point. The WPS light on the front of the access point will blink while the wireless set-top box connects to the wireless access point. WPS button After the set-top box connects to the access point, you will see the following message on the television screen.
  • Page 11: Connecting A Station

    Connecting a station The video bridge can also be used as a client device. In this scenario, you would have two video bridges: the access point and the station. The access point is the video bridge that is connected to the gateway, and the station is the one connected to the set-top box.
  • Page 12: Connecting Other Devices

    5. Return to the station and press the WPS button on the back of the device. The WPS lights on the front of the devices will blink while they search for each other (discovery mode). The wireless access point and the station will stay in discovery mode for up to two minutes while the devices try to establish a connection.
  • Page 13: Locating The Ssid And Wireless Network Key

    Locating the SSID and wireless network key The SSID (network name) and wireless network key are printed on the label on the side of the video bridge. SSID and wireless network key Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides information about common installation issues. If an issue has more than one potential cause, the most common cause is listed first. Power issues Use the information in this section to identify and resolve issues related to power. The Power light is not on •...
  • Page 15 A wireless set-top box or other device cannot connect to the access point • Ensure that you have a strong enough signal. At least three green bars should appear on the signal strength indicator on the set-top box. • Ensure that you have waited long enough for the set-top box to start and to connect.
  • Page 16: Appendix A Regulatory Information

    Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la classe [*] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Manufacturer: Pace Model(s): 405 Part 15 of FCC Rules / IC RSS-210 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license- exempt RSS standard(s).
  • Page 17 This product is intended to be supplied with a listed Pace Direct Plug-In AC/DC Power adapter marked Class 2 or LPS and rated 12 V,1.5 A for all 405-xxx models. The AC/DC Power adapter supplied with this product is designed to ensure your personal safety and to be compatible with this equipment.
  • Page 18 Repairs Do not, under any circumstances, attempt any service, adjustments, or repairs on this equipment. Instead, contact your local Pace Americas distributor or service provider for assistance. Failure to comply may void the product warranty. Appendix A...

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