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  • Page 1 PCTV Systems w-lantv 50n...
  • Page 2 All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. PCTV Systems S.à r.l. has written this manual to the best of its knowledge, but does not guarantee that the programs/systems will fulfill the users’ intended applications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Non-Use......................2 Accessories....................2 CE Conformity Statement.................. 3 Disposal and Recycling ..................3 Overview ....................... 4 Welcome to the w-lantv 50n by PCTV Systems ..........4 The Components ....................6 Hardware ....................... 6 Software......................6 The Hardware ......................7 The w-lantv Access Point .................. 7 Inputs and Buttons–...
  • Page 4 Setting Up your w-lantv 50n................19 Via an ad-hoc Wireless Network Connection ..........19 1. Installing the TVCenter Application............20 2. Installing the w-lantv 50n (11n Dongle)..........22 3. Connecting the Certified PCTV Tuner Hardware........23 4. Installing the w-lantv Access Point............24 5.

  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information Safety Information Please read and follow these instructions for your own safety, and to ensure that your device functions properly. Power Cable and Plug Please be sure to follow the following instructions in order to prevent the device from malfunctioning and to prevent electrical shock, fires, and injuries: You need to remove the power plug to completely disconnect the power.

  • Page 6: Problems With Other Devices

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Keep the device away from flower vases, bathtubs, sinks, etc., and from locations where the device is exposed to precipitation. The device may be severely damaged if any liquid enters it. Problems with Other Devices Set up the device in a horizontal position and do not place any heavy objects on it.

  • Page 7: Ce Conformity Statement

    The CE declaration of conformity and identical construction for this product can be downloaded from http://www.pctvsystems.com/compliance. Possible changes or additions which could no longer be included in this user guide are described in the readme file or on the PCTV Systems Internet site at http://www.pctvsystems.com/support. Disposal and Recycling Do not dispose of electric components in the garbage.

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview Welcome to the w-lantv 50n by PCTV Systems Dear customer, We would like to thank you for choosing a PCTV Systems product. You have made an excellent decision. This state-of-the-art solution enables you to watch wireless TV anywhere within your wireless network.
  • Page 9 The Hardware The w-lantv 50n is optimized for use with the PCTV Systems application TVCenter (Version 6.2.1.). This way it is ensured you will experience high- quality wireless TV. Alternatively, you can also use Microsoft Windows Media Center to watch wireless TV.

  • Page 10: The Components

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n The Components w-lantv 50n by PCTV Systems consists of the following components: Hardware The w-lantv Access Point – AP 50n Establishes the connection between the certified PCTV Tuner Hardware and one PC within your wireless network and streams the DVB-T signal.

  • Page 11: The Hardware

    The Hardware The w-lantv Access Point Inputs and Buttons– Front Side Input for Certified PCTV Tuners only here you can connect the certified PCTV Tuner Hardware. Reset-Button The Reset-Button has two functions: to reboot the w-lantv Access Point or to restore it to factory settings.

  • Page 12: Inputs - Rear Side

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n seconds. For further details, refer to the chapter: Restore to Factory Settings. WPS-Button Press the WPS-button to easily connect to a secured WPS-compatible wireless network. For further details, refer to the chapter: Use the WPS-Function.

  • Page 13: Leds

    The Hardware LEDs Ready-LED lits green - after the w-lantv Access Point started to operate and means that the firmware was uploaded successfully and the device is ready for use. WPS-LED blinks red – after the WPS-button was pressed and while the w-lantv Access Point waits for the response of the WPS-compatible network.

  • Page 14: The W-Lantv Access Point Power Supply Unit

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n The w-lantv Access Point Power Supply Unit The w-lantv Access Point may only be used with the provided power supply unit. The Power Supply Unit is delivered with two interchangeable plugs: an euro- plug and a British three-pin plug.

  • Page 15: The W-Lantv Usb Stick (11N Dongle)

    The Hardware The w-lantv USB Stick (11n Dongle) The supplied w-lantv USB Stick supports both the new wireless network standard IEEE 802.11n and WPS functionality. Using the supplied w-lantv 11n Dongle ensures the needed data transfer rate for streaming the DVB-T signal to the PC and enables you to activate the recommended encryption type: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Mixed.

  • Page 16: The Software

    Launching the w-lantv Tool To start the w-lantv Tool select the option w-lantv under: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems > Tools You will now see the w-lantv icon in the taskbar. After the first manual start, the w-lantv tool is by default set to start with Windows.

  • Page 17: The Context Menu

    The Software The green w-lantv icon shows the certified PCTV Tuner Hardware was detected and the connection between the PC and the w-lantv Access Point is established. The Context Menu To be able to access all options of the context menu an ad-hoc connection between the w-lantv Access Point and the PC has to be established first.
  • Page 18 About Selecting this menu-item, you will get important information about the w-lantv 50n, like the installed firmware or software. You will need this information if you ever have to contact the PCTV Systems Customer Support. Exit Selecting this option will close the w-lantv Tool.

  • Page 19: The Web-Based Configuration Utility - An Overview

    The Software The web-based Configuration Utility – an Overview The web-based configuration utility offers you the possibility to configure the w-lantv Access Point according to your needs. To be able to use the Configuration Utility an HTML browser has to be installed on your PC.

  • Page 20: The Wireless-Menu

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n The Wireless-Menu This menu offers you the following configuration possibilities: Basic Select this menu-item if you want to: change the SSID of the w-lantv Access Point, change the broadcast channel secure the w-lantv Network This menu-item offers you the possibility to:...

  • Page 21: The System-Menu

    The Software The System-Menu This menu offers you the following configuration possibilities: This menu-item offers you the possibility to: Change the IP-settings and the Address range Change the subnet mask Enable or disable the DHCP server Admin This menu-item offers you the possibility to: Change the name of the w-lantv Access Point Change the data needed to login to the Configuration Utility Firmware...

  • Page 22: Tvcenter

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n TVCenter For further information regarding the TVCenter software please refer to the TVCenter manual. To open the TVCenter manual go to: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems > Documentation> TVCenter Manual...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your W-Lantv 50N

    (only for advanced network users) Via an ad-hoc Wireless Network Connection This is the easiest and fastest way to install your w-lantv 50n and then watch wireless TV on your PC. For a successful installation, we recommend the following procedure:...

  • Page 24: Installing The Tvcenter Application

    Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is completed. You will not notice, but in the background a virtual USB hub -necessary for the w-lantv 50n usage- will be installed as well during the TVCenter installation. Before finishing the installation we recommend you to make sure the option,...
  • Page 25 Setting up your w-lantv 50n You can now remove the installation disc from the drive. After installation, if you are prompted to restart your computer, please do so. This restart needs to be done in order for the software to function properly.

  • Page 26: Installing The W-Lantv 50N (11N Dongle)

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n 2. Installing the w-lantv 50n (11n Dongle) For the installation of the w-lantv 11n Dongle the installation disc is no longer required. During the TVCenter installation, all needed drivers have been already copied onto the hard-drive of your PC.

  • Page 27: Connecting The Certified Pctv Tuner Hardware

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n 3. Connecting the Certified PCTV Tuner Hardware Connect an external rooftop antenna or the provided rod antenna to the antenna input of your certified PCTV Tuner Hardware. If you use a rod antenna, position it as high and as close to the window as possible.

  • Page 28: Installing The W-Lantv Access Point

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n 4. Installing the w-lantv Access Point Connect the w-lantv Access Point to a wall socket using the provided power supply unit. Important: The w-lantv Access Point may only be used with the provided power supply unit.

  • Page 29: Setting Up The Wireless W-Lantv Network

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n 5. Setting up the wireless w-lantv Network Important: If another WLAN adapter is already installed on your computer, make sure to establish the network connection via the supplied w-lantv 11n Dongle and not the one already installed on your PC. This way it is ensured that the w-lan connection is optimized for w-lantv streaming.
  • Page 30 PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Under Windows Vista Open the Connect to Network window by either clicking on the icon in the taskbar or by right-clicking on the Network-icon on the desktop. Refresh the network list. If on your PC a WLAN adapter is already installed, scroll to the new added Wireless Network Connection.

  • Page 31: Watching Tv

    You are one step away from watching wireless TV on you PC. To do so, please follow the instructions below: Manually start the w-lantv Tool under: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems > Tools > w-lantv. In the taskbar of your PC the red w-lantv icon is visible.
  • Page 32 PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Follow the instructions on the screen until the wizard is complete. For the channel scan to be accurate, make sure to choose the correct location when prompted. When the Setup Wizard was completed successfully, TVCenter opens and displays the first channel that was found during the channel scan.

  • Page 33: Via Your Home Network

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n Via your home network Please set up and use the w-lantv 50n via your home network only if you are an experienced network user. The w-lantv Access Point can be also used as a normal network client so that you can integrate it into your existing home network.

  • Page 34: Installing The Tvcenter Application

    Follow the instructions on the screen until the installation is completed. You will not notice, but in the background a virtual USB hub -necessary for the w-lantv 50n usage- will be installed as well during the TVCenter installation. Before finishing the installation we recommend you to make sure the option,...
  • Page 35 Setting up your w-lantv 50n You can now remove the installation disc from the drive. After installation, if you are prompted to restart your computer, please do so. This restart needs to be done in order for the software to function properly.

  • Page 36: Installing The W-Lantv 50N (11N Dongle)

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n 2. Installing the w-lantv 50n (11n Dongle) For the installation of the w-lantv 11n Dongle the installation disc is no longer required. During the TVCenter installation, all needed drivers have been already copied onto the hard-drive of your PC.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Certified Pctv Tuner Hardware

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n 3. Connecting the Certified PCTV Tuner Hardware Connect an external rooftop antenna or the provided rod antenna to the antenna input of your certified PCTV Tuner Hardware. If you use a rod antenna, position it as high and as close to the window as possible.

  • Page 38: Installing The W-Lantv Access Point

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n 4. Installing the w-lantv Access Point Connect the w-lantv Access Point to a wall socket using the provided power supply unit. Important: The w-lantv Access Point may only be used with the provided power supply unit.

  • Page 39: Setting Up An Ad-Hoc Wireless Network Connection

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n 5. Setting up an ad-hoc Wireless Network Connection Open the Wireless Network Connection window. Depending on the operating system installed on your PC this window may have a different name and you may open it in several ways. For further details please refer to the section 5.

  • Page 40: Launch The W-Lantv Tool

    If you have already started once the w-lantv tool manually, please jump to the next step. Manually start the w-lantv Tool under: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems > Tools > w-lantv. In the taskbar of your PC the red w-lantv icon is visible.

  • Page 41: Changing The W-Lantv Access Point Configuration

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n 7. Changing the w-lantv Access Point Configuration Important: For the further steps of the installation procedure, the certified PCTV Tuner Hardware has to be connected to the w-lantv Access Point. To be able to change the configuration of the w-lantv Access Point first you have to launch the w-lantv Access Point web-based configuration utility.

  • Page 42: Connecting The W-Lantv Access Point To The Router

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n 8. Connecting the w-lantv Access Point to the Router Use an Ethernet cable to connect the w-lantv Access Point to the router of your existing home network. We recommend connecting the w-lantv Access Point to the router via an Ethernet cable to ensure the needed data transfer rate for streaming DVB-T signal over your home network.

  • Page 43: Disabling The Wlan-Function Of The W-Lantv Access Point (Optional)

    Setting up your w-lantv 50n 9. Disabling the WLAN-Function of the w-lantv Access Point (optional) Now that the w-lantv Access Point is connected via Ethernet to your router, you might also want to disable its WLAN function. This way you can minimize signal disturbances, which could affect your wireless home network.

  • Page 44: Watching Tv

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n 11. Watching TV You are one step away from watching wireless TV on you PC. To do so, please follow the instructions below: Launch the TVCenter application by selecting the option: TVCenter under: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems.
  • Page 45 Setting up your w-lantv 50n When the Setup Wizard was completed successfully, TVCenter opens and displays the first channel that was found during the channel scan. For further details, please, refer to the TVCenter help or user manual. Important: Should you experience problems while trying to integrate the w-lantv Access Point into your existing home network, we recommend you to reset the w-lantv Access Point to factory settings.

  • Page 46: How To

    How To… Open the Configuration Utility and Login The w-lantv Access Point has to be connected to the PC to be able to open the Configuration Utility. We recommend an ad-hoc connection. There are two possible ways to open the configuration utility. Via the w-lantv Tool To be able to open the configuration utility via the w-lantv Tool, the w-lantv Tool must be running and a certified PCTV Tuner Hardware must be...

  • Page 47: Change The Language Of The Configuration Utility

    How To… Change the Language of the Configuration Utility Make sure an ad-hoc connection between the w-lantv Access Point and the PC exists Open the Configuration Utility and if needed log in. Go to: System > Languages From the Language dropdown-menu select the language you prefer Confirm your settings by clicking the Apply-button.

  • Page 48: Change The Login Data For The Configuration Utility

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Change the Login Data for the Configuration Utility Make sure an ad-hoc connection between the w-lantv Access Point and the PC exists Open the Configuration Utility and if needed log in. Go to: System > Admin...

  • Page 49: Secure The W-Lantv Network

    How To… Secure the w-lantv Network Make sure an ad-hoc connection between the w-lantv Access Point and the PC exists Open the Configuration Utility and if needed log in. Go to: Wireless > Basic From the Encryption Type dropdown-menu select the encryption type you prefer.

  • Page 50: Use The Wps-Function

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Use the WPS-Function WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless home network. With pressing one button, you can connect to a secured network without having to enter any passphrase.

  • Page 51: Update The Firmware Of The W-Lantv Access Point

    To update your firmware, please do the following: From the PCTV Systems web site download the new firmware and unpack it if needed Make sure an ad-hoc connection between the w-lantv Access Point and the...

  • Page 52: Reboot The W-Lantv Access Point

    PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Reboot the w-lantv Access Point If the w-lantv Access Point behaves unexpected, a reboot of the device might be useful. After a reboot, the configurations of the w-lantv Access Point remain the same. You have two possibilities to perform a reboot: 1.

  • Page 53: Restore To Factory Settings

    How To… Restore to Factory Settings You might want to restore the w-lantv Access Point to factory settings if the changes you performed in the configuration utility do not allow you any longer to access the device or for example if you want to resell it. Once you restore the w-lantv Access Point to factory settings, all personal settings are lost.

  • Page 54: Tips

    Following requirements have to be met in order to be able to watch wireless TV on your PC. 1. TVCenter is successfully installed. You can find the application under: Start > Programs > PCTV Systems > TVCenter 2. The Virtual USB Hub is successfully installed.

  • Page 55: Wireless Network Connection

    Tips Wireless Network Connection Try to place the w-lantv Access Point in a central location, so that the signal disperses over a wide area of your home. Try to reduce interferences caused by home appliances, which might work on the same frequency as the w-lantv Access Point. Make sure the signal strength of the wireless network connection is at least “good”.

  • Page 56: Glossary

    Glossary Ad-hoc network: an ad-hoc network allows wireless devices to directly communicate with each other. Wireless devices within range of each other can discover and communicate directly without involving central access points. Broadcast channel: is the radio channel used by the WLAN to broadcast the data.
  • Page 57 Glossary Ethernet: The most common type of local-area network. Each node (computer or server) in the network checks whether any other computer is transmitting data. It then waits for the other computers to finish with their transmissions before it starts its own transmission. (see also "LAN") Firmware: Firmware is system software stored in ROM or Flash memory.
  • Page 58 PCTV Systems – w-lantv 50n Netmask: A netmask is a mask used to divide an IP address into subnets and specify the networks available hosts Router: Routers, also known as "Intermediate Systems (IS)", are linking elements that interconnect two or more subnetworks. In addition to acting as a bridge, routers can expand the boundaries of a network (number of nodes, physical extension).
  • Page 59 Glossary subnetwork number. For example, a subnetwork can be defined on a network as all the devices whose IP addresses have the same prefix. For example, all the devices whose IP address begins with 100.100.100.xxx are a part of the same subnetwork.

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