Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MX88VI Xantech
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- 1 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MX88vi, MX88ai Multi-room IP Interface INTRODUCTION The MX88vi and MX88ai have the capability to connect to an internet-ready device such as the popular Apple iPad and/or a personal computer. A web-based user inte rface provides control to the MX88vi and MX88ai.
- 2 - CONNECTIONS The MX88vi and MX88ai must be connected to a network . A wireless Ethernet rout er is preferred so that a wireless tablet, such as the Apple iPad can be used. While a personal computer is not a necessity for the installation, it is good idea to connect it to the Ether net router for the initial network configuration.
- 3 - NETWORK CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW Note: Most residential networks ar e managed by a network router (usually the box next to the cable or DSL modem). You will need to have access to the network router settings in order to successfully add the MRIP to the network.
- 4 - SETTING UP A STATIC IP ADDRESS In order to use your MRIP (either external, or the internal version built into the MX88), you first need to configure it for your netwo rk. You will need to assign the MRIP a static IP Address. The MRIP ships with its TCP/IP addressing set to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server.
- 5 - Figure 4: MRIP Installer Utility – IP Setup In the IP field, enter in the desir ed static IP Address. If you do not know a good static IP Address, please consult ‘HOW TO PICK A STATIC IP A DDRESS’ on Page 3 of this instruction guide. In the Network Mask field, ent er in the value: 255.
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