Celeno Vxt1836 User manual

VXT1836

Wireless Video Extender Kit

User Guide

Version 6.55

“Celeno,” the Celeno logo, the tagline “High Definition Home Networking,” “Switched MIMO”,

“OptimizAir” and “Spatial oS” 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. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Table of Contents

1 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ................................................... 5

Who should use this guide .......................................................................................................... 6

Support Information ..................................................................................................................... 6

2 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 7

3 Knowing your VXT18 6 Kit ............................................................................................................... 8

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 8

Hardware Overview ..................................................................................................................... 8

4 Setting Up your VXT18 6 Unit ........................................................................................................ 11

Unit Mode (AP/STA) Setting ..................................................................................................... 12

Powering Up your Devices ........................................................................................................ 12

Pairing your Devices ................................................................................................................... 13

Placing and Connecting your Devices ..................................................................................... 13

Connecting to Your VXT1836 Device ....................................................................................... 14

5 Management - Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 16

Logging into the VXT1836 Management Application ........................................................... 16

Navigating the VXT1836 Management Application .............................................................. 17

6 Managing the VXT18 6 Device ....................................................................................................... 19

Configuring the VXT1836 Device ............................................................................................. 20

Defining Network Settings ................................................................................................... 20

Defining Wireless Settings .................................................................................................... 22

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

Configuring Remote Management ...................................................................................... 39

Performing Administration .................................................................................................. 44

Monitoring the VXT1836 Device ............................................................................................... 48

Viewing System Parameters ................................................................................................. 48

A Troubleshooting VXT18 6 Kit .............................................................................................................. 49

Using Rescue Mode: .............................................................................................................. 51

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device is going to be operated in 5.15~5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted in indoor

environment only.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure 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.

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

skills. All the basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to

configure the home network and the devices is provided herein.

Support Information

[email protected]

For support inquiries, please contact our field application engineers at

[email protected]

Introduction

Celeno provides high performance Wi-Fi chips and software for HD home networking

applications.

Celeno’s OptimizAir

breakthrough technology enables service providers and consumers

to quickly and simply deploy wireless home networks that can securely deliver multiple

streams of carrier-quality SDTV and HDTV, and any other multimedia content throughout

the home. The Celeno solution is optimized toward uality of Experience ( oE) and

performance consistency in both capacity and coverage.

The Wireless Video Extender (VXT) 1836 solution is a “Celeno-Powered” multi-function

unit – 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.

Your Wireless Video Extender unit may be used as a:

• Wireless Video Extender Access Point (AP) ()

i.e. connected to home gateway or cable/DSL modem

• Wireless Video Extender Station (STA) ()

i.e. connected to set-top box or media storage/player

Please Note:

A minimum of two units are required to establish a wireless video extender network

• One unit should be configured as an Access Point

• One or more units configured as Stations can be associated with the wireless video

extender AP

Knowing your XT1836 Kit

Package Contents

Your VXT1836 Kit contains the following items:

1. One VXT1836 wireless video extender unit

2. One CAT5 cable

3. One power transformer for the VXT1836 device

4. One “ uick Installation Guide”

Note: You would need at least two VXT1836 kits to establish a network

Hardware Overview

The VXT1836 unit is a dual function “Access Point” or “Station” device.

The VXT1836 is powered by Celeno’s CL1800 802.11n WiFi chipset that employs

sophisticated algorithms and techniques, such as 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.

The VXT1836 unit set as “Station” connects to the video receiving set-top box device.

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.

Figure 1: VXT18 6

The following table describes the connectors on the rear panel of the VXT1836 device:

Table 1: VXT18 6 Rear Panel – Connectors and Buttons

Name Description

AP/STA Mode Switch Sets the device functionality as Access Point or Station

WPS Button WPS button for easy unit association in the network

Reset Reset and restore defaults button.

LAN2 / LAN1 2 Ethernet ports, each may be used for Data or Management

Power In DC power input. 12 VDC.

AP/STA Mode LED

WLAN LED

WPS

LED

LAN2 LED

LAN1 LED

Power

LED

AP/STA Mode Switch

WPS Button

LAN2 Ethernet Interface

12VDC Power Interface

LAN1 Ethernet Interface

Reset/Restore

Defaults Button

The following table describes the LED indications on the front panel of the VXT1836 Device.

Table 2 - VXT1836 LEDs

Note: The Mode LED indicates the current active mode. To change the mode a unit power

cycle is required. Following the power cycle the mode LED will reflect the change.

Name Color Description

Power

Green The device is powered on.

Red The device has entered a power save mode.

Off The device is powered off.

AP/STA Mode

Blue The device is running as Access Point (AP)

Green The device is running as Station (STA)

LAN1 / LAN2

Green The LAN port is connected to a network device.

Off The LAN port is either not connected or there is

no activity on the link.

WPS

Green WPS pairing was successfully completed. This is a

temporary state that lasts for 2 minutes.

Flashing Green WPS pairing is in progress. This is a temporary

state that lasts for 2 minutes or until WPS pairing

succeeds.

Off Default.

WLAN 5G

Green Access Point Behavior - At least one Station is

associated with the Access Point.

Station Behavior – The Station is associated with

an Access Point and can receive at least one high

definition video stream.

Flashing Green Station Behavior – The Station is associated with

an Access Point but does not have enough

capacity to receive constantly high definition

video streams.

Off Access Point Behavior - No Stations are

associated with the Access Point.

Station Behavior – The Station is not associated

with an Access Point.

The following LED combinations describe special indications:

Combination –The WLAN, LAN and WPS LEDs are flashing simultaneously for 10

seconds.

Description – The device is undergoing a “Restore Defaults” procedure.

Combination –The WLAN, LAN and WPS LEDs are flashing in sequence for 10 seconds.

Description – The device is undergoing a “Software Upgrade” procedure.

Combination –WLAN LED is flashing

Description – The AP device is currently performing a Channel Activity Check (CAC)

process.

Setting Up your XT1836 Unit

Setting up the system involves the following steps:

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Unit mode (AP/STA) device setting

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Powering up your device

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Pairing your device

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Placing and connecting your device

After performing these steps, you can start streaming High Definition video through the

VXT1836 Kit.

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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).

Unit Mode (AP/STA) Setting

To set/modify the VXT18 6 device operating mode:

1. Make sure the unit is UNPLUGGED from the 12V A/C adapter – check that all LEDs

are off.

2. Change the AP/STA Mode switch at the back of the unit to the desired 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 VXT18 6 device:

3. Plug in the 12V A/C adapter and connect it to the VXT1836 device.

Use the recommended AC/DC power adaptor which was supplied in the kit.

Using a power supply with a different voltage rating then the one included with the

VXT1836 device will cause damage and void the warranty for this product.

Note: There is no On/Off switch. Once you connect the power adapter, the VXT1836

device powers up.

4. Wait several seconds while the VXT1836 device performs a reset.

Switch on top position

for “AP” (Access Point) mode

Switch on bottom position

for “STA” (Station) mode

Pairing your Devices

To pair the VXT18 6 Access Point and VXT18 6 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.

Note: The WPS buttons of both devices (Access Point and Station) should be pressed

within 2 minutes period. The buttons can be pressed in any order.

3. Wait for the pairing process to complete by watching the LEDs on the devices:

 While pairing is in progress the WPS LED is flashing

 After successful pairing the WPS LED stays on for 2 minutes.

Placing and Connecting your Devices

To place and connect your VXT18 6 set as Access Point device:

1. Place the VXT1836 set as Access Point device on an easily accessible surface near the

home gateway, Cable/DSL Modem or DVR/PVR device.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the gateway device and the

other end into one of the Ethernet ports of the VXT1836 Access Point (LAN1 or LAN2).

To place and connect your VXT18 6 set as Station device:

1. Place the VXT1836 set as Station device on an easily accessible surface near the set-top

box.

2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the set-top box device and the

other end into one of the Ethernet ports of the VXT1836 (LAN1 or LAN2).

Note: Two network devices can be simultaneously connected to the VXT1836 unit e.g. a

set-top box and a network media storage or media player.

3. Make sure that the WLAN 5G LED is solid green

If the WLAN LED is turned off, or flashing (on the Station device), try to reposition the

device to a more elevated location and as far as possible from large metallic objects.

Completing the installation:

You have finished installing your VXT1836 device. To test your connectivity, turn on the

TV and set-top box and watch any available channel.

Note: To install additional VXT1836 Station devices, repeat the above procedure for each

new VXT1836 Station device.

Connecting to Your XT1836 Device

The VXT1836 operating as an Access Point is pre-configured with the following IP

parameters:

• IP Address: 10.0.0.2

• Net Mask: 255.0.0.0

The VXT1836 operating as a Station is pre-configured with the following IP parameters:

• IP Address: 10.0.0.10

• Net Mask: 255.0.0.0

In order to connect your management computer to the VXT1836 device, connect the

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.

To change the IP address of your computer:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable between one of the Ethernet ports of the VXT1836 device and

the Ethernet port of your computer.

2. On Windows XP:

i. From your computer’s desktop, click Start > Settings > Network Connections

and double-click the LAN connection for your computer network. The Local

Area Connection Status window appears.

ii. From the General tab, click Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties

window appears.

. On Windows 7:

i. From your computer’s desktop, click Start>Control Panel, click on Network and

Sharing Center

ii. Select Change Adaptor Settings, and following right click on Local Area Connection

and click on Properties. The Local Connection Area Properties Window appears.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Properties window appears.

Figure 2: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window

5. Make a note of the current settings in this window. You will need to know these

settings when reconnecting your computer to your computer network.

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.

7. Click OK to save the information and close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

window.

8. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.

9. Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Status window

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.

Logging into the XT1836 Management Application

Figure - VXT18 6 Management Application – Login Screen

The VXT1836 Management Application is password protected. To access its functions you

first need to successfully log in:

1. Type the username and password into the appropriate fields and click on the Login

button.

2. On successful login you will be forwarded to a VXT1836 Management Application

configuration screen.

Note: The default username and password are admin, admin respectively. To change these values

refer to Performing Administration on page 44.

Navigating the XT1836 Management Application

Figure 4: VXT18 6 Management Application Window

The VXT1836 Management Application contains the following controls and areas to help

you navigate to all its parameters.

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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.

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Navigation Panel – Displays the configuration screens available for each submenu item.

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Current Screen – Displays the name of the current configuration screen.

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System Information Panel – Displays system status information. This panel is always

visible and displays the following information:



Status – Indicates whether the system is currently active or inactive.

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Band – Indicates that the system is currently transmitting in the 5 GHz radio band.

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Channel – The index number of the channel currently in use.

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MAC – The local MAC Address of the device.

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BSSID – Basic Service Set Identifier. This field uniquely identifies each BSS. You

cannot configure this parameter using the VXT1836 Management Application.

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SSID – Service Set Identifier. The code attached to beacon frames and connection

establishment frames.



Image Version – The current software image version of the device.



Data Area – For each configuration screen, the Data Area displays the relevant

parameters and controls.

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Control Buttons – Enable you to perform operations related to the current

configuration screen.

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.

True HD Home Networking. Unwired.™

Managing the XT1836 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. The VXT1836 Management Application then re-queries

the VXT1836 device and refreshes the display.

Configuring the XT1836 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: VXT18 6 Management Application – Configuration, Network Settings Window

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