Pace 405 User manual

USER GUIDE
Video Bridge
405

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05162013
5100-001270-000
Version Date Description
1.0 04/05/2013 Initial version
1.1 04/11/2013 Revised installation procedures
1.2 05/10/13 Revised pairing procedures

Contents 3
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up the video bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting the video bridge to the gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting devices to the access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting a wireless set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Locating the SSID and wireless network key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix A Regulatory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction 1
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.
Pace wireless technology practically eliminates wireless “cold spots” in the home.
Increased power and sensitivity, along with optimized antenna design, give better
range and performance than typical 802.11n wireless access points.
405
AP
WIRELESS
ETHERNET
POWER
WPS

Chapter 1 Introduction 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. Check the power adapter and its connections.
Disconnect and reconnect the power adapter.
Ethernet • Solid green. A device is connected to the Ethernet port.
•Flickering green. There is activity from the device connected
to the Ethernet port. The flickering of the light is
synchronized to data traffic.
Wireless • Solid green. A set-top box or other device is connected to
the video bridge using a wireless connection.
•Flickering green. There is inbound or outbound activity. The
flickering of the light is synchronized to data traffic.
Wireless signal
strength
• Shows the strength of the wireless connection between the
video bridge and wireless devices. If more than one device is
connected, the indicator shows the strength of the device
with the weakest signal.
AP • Solid green. The video bridge is in access point mode.
•Flickering green. There is activity from a connected device.
The flickering of the light is synchronized to data traffic.
WPS • Flashing green. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is configuring
the video bridge.

6 Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge
Setting up the video
bridge 2
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. This prevents things from being stacked on top of it, which can block vents
and cause the device to overheat.
Connection overview
Connect the video bridge to the gateway using a wired connection, then connect
devices to the video bridge using a wireless connection.
The following illustration shows an overview of possible connections.
ETHERNET
POWER
RESET
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2
1
DSL
BROADBAND
ETHERNET
POWER
RESET
WPS
ETHERNET
POWER
RESET
WPS
Gateway
Client devices
Video bridge
(access point)
Wireless
connection
Wireless
set-top box
Video bridge
(client)
Computer or
other device
Phone
outlet

Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge 7
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.
1. Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to an available yellow Ethernet port
on the gateway.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the video bridge.
Note: A 6-foot yellow Ethernet cable is provided with the video bridge. If you need
another cable, use a Cat 5 or Cat 5e Ethernet cable.
Ethernet
Video bridge
(access point)
Gateway

8 Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge
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.

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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. With a wireless set-
top box, you can watch television almost anywhere in your home. Place your
television and set-top box just about anywhere, regardless of where existing TV
outlets are located.
1. Connect the wireless set-top box to your television. See the television or set-top
box documentation for more information.
2. Connect the power adapter for the wireless set-top box. The set-top box should
start automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen.
After a few minutes, you will see a message that the wireless set-top box is
searching for a wireless access point.

10 Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge
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.
After the set-top box connects to the access point, you will see the following message
on the television screen.
If the set-top box does not connect to the access point after a few minutes, see
“Connection issues” on page 14.
To add a second wireless set-top box, repeat the steps in this procedure.
WPS button
WPS
ETHERNET
RESET
POWER