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.

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