Access Point Transceiver (Apt) - Shure MXW Series User Manual

Hardware Description

Access Point Transceiver (APT)

The access point transceiver is the hub of the audio signal flow and manages the RF
stability of each microphone in the group. The APT performs the following functions:
• Receives and decrypts wireless audio signals from microphones in the group
• Delivers the audio signal to the digital audio network and audio network interface (ANI)
• Hosts an embedded web server that provides access to the control software used to
manage the MXW system
• Sends and receives control information (such as gain adjustment and link settings)
between the components, MXW control software and 3rd party controllers.
• Transmits an encrypted audio signal to the microphone's headphone output for listening
to translated audio or other external sources.
MXWAPT8 Eight-channel transceiver
MXWAPT4 Four-channel transceiver
① Power LED
Illuminates green to indicate the presence of Power over Ethernet (PoE).
② Network Audio LED
Color Status
All routed receive channels are OK (receiving digital audio as
Green
expected).
• One or more connected receive channels experiencing
a subscription error or is unresolved (transmitting device
is off, disconnected, renamed or has incorrect network
setting).
Flashing
• Receiving an Identification signal from the control software
Green
(simultaneous flash with Link Status LED).
• The device is performing a spectrum scan (alternating flash
with Link Status LED).
• Clock synchronization problem.
No receive channels connected (routing has not been
Off
established).
Note: the network audio status can be monitored in detail from Dante Controller
software.
③ Microphone Link Status LED
Color Status
≥1 microphone is linked and powered on in the Active,
Green
Mute or Standby state.
≥1 microphone is linked and is Off or in a non-
Off
networked charger.
Red No microphones have been linked.
• Receiving an Identification signal from the control
software (simultaneous flash with Network Audio
Flashing Red LED).
• The device is performing a spectrum scan (alternating
flash with Network Audio LED).
④ Reset Button
Press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds to reset the MXW system to factory
default settings.
Note: The reset deletes group association and microphone links, and will reboot
the device in DHCP mode.
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Directional Antennas
The access point contains multiple directional antennas
to provide steady, reliable wireless communication with
the microphones. It sends and receives the RF signal
in a cardioid pattern with the greatest sensitivity toward
the face of the device. Always aim this side toward the
microphone coverage area.
Cardioid RF
Pattern
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⑥ ⑦
⑤ Ethernet Port
Connect a shielded Cat5e (or higher) cable to a PoE source
and the network.
⑥ Ethernet Status LED (Green)
• Off = no network link
• On = network link established
• Flashing = network link active
⑦ Ethernet Link Speed LED (Amber)
• Off = 10/100 Mbps
• On = 1 Gbps (required for proper MXW functionality)
⑧ Cable Routing Path
Provides a path for the Ethernet cable to enable a flush-
mount to the ceiling or wall.
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④
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