Datel MAX User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
for
MAX WIRELESS
ADAPTER*
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WiFi Bridge for Xbox 360
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1. Getting Started
2, lntroduction
3. System Requirements
4. Existing Network Set-Up
5. Configure your WiFi Bridge Using your PC - Step by Step
6. Connect your WiFi MN( Bridge to your Xbox 360
7. Conligure and Test the Internet Connection on your Xbox 360
8. AdditionalFunctionality
9. Troubleshooting
10. Technical Support
1. Gettino Started
Pack Contents
Before getting started, please check that all parts are present. lf anything is missing, please contact customer
seruices (see end of manual).
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2. lntroduction
Congratulafions on your purchase ot Datel's WiFi MM Bridge for Xbox 360.
ln conjunction with your existing wireless router and broadband Internet connection, WiFi MM Bridge will enable
you to connect your Xbox 360 wirelessly to the Internet to enjoy online gaming and content through Xbox Live".
WiFi M/tx Btidge is specifically designed to neatly attach to the back ot your Xbox 360, and includes a matching
USB power connector that draws power from your console, eliminating the need for an additional power supply.
1 x WiFi N4AX Bridge Adapter
1 x 20cm Ethernet Cable
1 x 20cm USB Power Cable
1 x User Manual

3. System Reouirements
ln order to use WiFi MM Bridge, you need the lollowing computer and network set-up:
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Computer / Processor )ersonal computer with RJ45 compatible network card (NlC)
Operating System 'Vindows 98. 2000. ME, XP Windows XP recommended
Internet Connection \DSL or DSL (cable) Broadband
Wireless 102.1 1 B or 802.1 1G-compatible Wireless Access Point
4. Existing Network Set-Uo
For successful operation, please lollow these installation and configuration instructions carefully.
You can use WiFi MM Bridge to connect your Xbox 360 to the Internet in either of the following contigurationsl
Configuration 1. Using a Wireless Router
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ln either case, to cotrectly configute yout WiFi MAX Bridge, you need to know the following details about your
existing network:
. Do you have ADSL or DSL (cable) Broadband?
. The name (SSID) of your wireless network
. ls your wireless network encrypted? - ll so you will need the Key.
lJ you need to, access the conliEuration utility oI your wireless router or adapter to find these settings
before continuing.
5. Confiqure vour WiFi Bridge Using your PC - Step bv Steo
Before getting started, ensure you've noted down your existing wireless network settings (see above), and that
your existing wireless network is up and running.
lf you're using a USB modem and USB wireless adapter, ensure your PC is switched on and that you're using your
USB wireless adapter in Access Point (lnfrastructure) mode.
connect the wiFi MAx Bridge to your Pc's network card
Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect your PC's network card to the Ethernet port on your WiFi M/\X Bridge.
Next, connect the USB power lead between your PC and the WiFi MM Bridge.
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Change the lP address used by your network card
Windows XP (othet vereions of Windows vary slightly)
Click'Start', then'Control Panel', then'Network Connections'. Under'LAN ot High-Speed Internet', you should
see your computer's network card listed (probably as 'Local Area Connection'). Right-ciick it and choose
'Properties'.
In lhe list of items used by the connection, click on 'lnternet Protocol (TCPilP)' and then click'Properties'.
Your computer is likely to be set to obtain its lP address and DNS serudr address automatically. lf not, then write
down the lP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway and Preferred and Alternate DSN seruer's details.
Now, set the netvvork card to 'Use the following lP address:' and enter the following details:
lP address: 192.168.1.251
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Click 'OK' to apply the settings and 'OK' again to close the 'Local Area Connection Properties' dialogue When you access the WiFi MAX Bridge configuration utility, you should see the following start page:
Access the configuration utility
Open your web browser (lnternet Explorer / Firefox etc) and enter the following lP address into the address bar:
http:i/1 92.1 68.1 .250
You will then be asked for your User name and Password. Leave the User name blank and enter'admin' into the
password field. These defaults can be changed later to improve security.
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Ne)d, click on 'Wireless Settings' on the left menu. The SSID should be the name of the wireless network you
selected in Step 4.
Stalion N4ode, Operation [/ode and Preamble Type can be left at their defaults of'Auto', 'lnfrastructure' and 'Long'
respectively.
IMPOBTANT:
lf your broadband is of DSL (cable) type, then N,4AC Clone can be left as 'Disabled'.
If your broadband is ol ADSL (telephone line) type then MAC Clone |\4UST be set to 'Enabled'.
Click on the 'Configuration' option at the top ol the left menu.
Choose your wireless network
When the configuration menu loads, click on AP Client in the left menu, after a few seconds oI scanning, WiFi IVIAX
Bridge should delect your wireless network. All wireless networks within range will be listed.
Use the radio button to select your chosen wireless network and then click 'Apply'
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Configure for your security settings
l{ you have wireless security (WEP or WPA) enabled on your wireless network, click the 'Wireless Security'lab on
the left menu and then follow the link for the type of security you have.
Select the relevant WEP Key type (64 ot 128 bit) or WPA Password and apply the changes.
Reset your network card settings
You have now completed contiguring your WiFi MAX Bridge! You can return your PC's network card lP address to
its original settings.
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To do this, lollow the instructions Jrom Step 2 to access the TCP/IP Properties for your network adaptel
Return the lP address, Subnet mask, Default Gateway and Preferred and Alternate DSN details to their original
settings. In most cases these would have been 'Obtain lP address automatically' and 'Obtain DNS server address
automatically'.
6. Connect your WiFi MAX Bridge to vour Xbox 360
Now that you have configured yout WiFi MM Bridge with your wireless netvvork settings you are ready to connect
it to your Xbox 360.
WiFi MAX Bridge is designed to attach neatly to the back oJ your Xbox 360 console as follows;
Connect the USB power lead to the WiFi MAX Bridge unit.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the WiFi M/\X Bridge unit.
Attach the WiFi MM Bridge unit to the two locating holes on the back oI your Xbox 360 console.
Finally, attach the other ends ot the USB and Ethernet cable to the connectors on the back of your
Xbox 360 console.
7. Confioure and Test the lnternet Connection on your Xbox 360
When your Xbox 360 console is switched on, you should see all three lights on the WiFi M/tX Bridge illuminated.
For standard network conligurations, the Xbox 360's default settings of'Obtain lP address automalically' and
'Obtain DNS address automatically'will be sufficient.
To test your new wireless Internel connection, follow these steps:
In the Xbox 360 dashboard navigate right to the 'System' blade.
Navigate down to'Network Settings' and press'A'.
Choose 'Test Xbox Live Connection' and press 'A'.
Your Xbox 360 will now test the Internet connection. Your adapter will be repoded as 'Wired' if it is connected
properly,andyoushouldseetheremainingteslspassedsequentially. lfthetestreports'XboxLive:Connected',
you have successfully configured your WIFI MAX Bridge. You can now use your Xbox 360 online wirelessly'
8. Additional Functionalitv
Hardware reset
You can reset the WiFi MM Btidge back to its Jactory default settings (all your settings will be lost) by using a
sharp object such as a paper clip to press and hold the small reset button on the unit lor a tull ten seconds before
releasing. The unit must be powered up lo pedorm the hardware reset.
9" Troubleshooting {u
lf you're having trouble connecting your Xbox 360 to your wireless network using WiFi MM Bridge, lnst ensure that
you have read, understood and followed the configuration instructions detailed in the manual. Configuration
methods for this WiFi bridge will difier from other devices, and must be followed exactly.
lf you have followed the instructions and are still having trouble, follow our troubleshooting tips:
I get the message 'Error obtaining lP address'from my Xbox 360 when I try to connect.
This is the most common error message, and is received when your Xbox 360 cannot connect to your wireless
network. This is because obtaining an lP address from a DHCP seruer (which will be your wireless router in
Configuration 1 or your PC in ConJiguration 2, See Section 4) is the first step in connecling to your network.
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There may be a number ol reasons lor this, the most likely being:
Your wireless network is out of range.
Try moving your Xbox closer to your wireless access point and trying again. It this solves the problem, you may
need to try repositioning your wireless router or wireless adapter.
You have not Enabled MAC Address Cloning and you have ADSL broadband.
lf your broadband is of the ADSL type (carried over a normal phoneline) then you need to enable l\4AC Address
Cloning. See Section 5.5)
You have not contigured the WiFi Mli( Bridge to connect to your wireless network correctly.
Connect your WiFi MM Bridge to your PC again (see Section 5), access the contiguration utility, click 'Configure'
and then 'AP Client'. AP Client NIUST be set to enabled and your wireless network's name must be listed
alongside 'SSID'.
Your network is not conligured to dynamically allocate lP addresses.
This manual assumes that your network is configured to dynamically allocate lP addresses to network devices
(this is DHCP seruing). lf your network is not configured in this way then you will need to configure your Xbox 360
and WiFi MAX Bridge accordingly. These settings are available through the configuration utility.
I cannot access the configuration utility
lf you are unable to access the configuration utility, ensure that you have followed the instructions for changing
your network card's lP address described in Section 5.2.
lf you are confident that you have done this successfully and you still cannot the most likely reasons are:
You may need to set your web browser to not try to dial a connection. In Internet Explorer, follow these steps:
'1. On the menu, click 'Tools'
2. Choose'lnternet Options', then'Connections'
3. In 'Dial-up and Virtual Network settings' ensure that 'Never dial a connection' is selected.
You may be changing the TCP/IP settings tor the wrong network device
Some PCs have more that one network card. Many will have Firewire (1394) cards, which will be listed alongside
your network card. Ensure that when you follow the instructions in Section 5.2 for changing your TCP/IP settings
that you are changing the settings tor the network card that you are connecting the WiFi MM Bridge to.
To help identify the cotrect network card; in Windows XP's 'Network Connections' screen when you connect the WiFl
MM Bridge to your PC you should see the 'Status' nen to the entry Jor your network card change to 'Connected' or
'Acquiring network address'. lt should change to 'Not connected' when you unplug the WiFi MM Btidge.
No wireless networks are listed in the AP Client section of the conliguration utility
lf your wireless network is not visible in the AP Client section, it may be due to one ot the following reasons
Your SSID is not being broadcast
Ensure that your access point (wireless router or USB wireless adapter) is set to broadcast its SSID, otherwise you
will not see it listed by the WiFi MAX Bildge configuration utility.
Your router may not be enabled for wireless access
lf you are not using your routers' wireless networking capabilities lor any other devices already, you may need to
enable its wireless capabilities; consult the documentation that came with your router
How do I restore to factory defaults?
Follow the instructions in Section 8 to restore your WiFi MAx Btidge ro its factory defaults.
10. Technical Support
ff you are experiencing difficulties with any aspect of your MFi MAX Bridge lot Xbox 360, please ensure you have
read and understood the contents of this user manual beJore contacting Datel's Technical Support department.
Contact Details - UK:
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15500 Lightwave Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760
WARRANry INFORMATION (USA ONLY)
To obtain warranty service within the warranty period:
Return product to the place of purchase or send the defective item postage prepaid with a copy of the sales
receipt, return address and a brief description of the problems you are experiencing to:
Datel Design & Development, Inc. 15500 Lightwave Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760
Attn: Consumer Services
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