Network setup AX: Difference between revisions

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* '''AP''' - indicates the system is in Access Point mode for local remote control

** Turn on Access Point mode whenever you cannot connect the ringing system to the Internet, even if you do not need the local remote control. This will turn off Internet services so that errors resulting from these missing connections will not degrade your ringing system's performance.

== ~~The setting screen~~ ==

== Connection modes ==

[[File:NetworkSettings.jpg|right|550px]]

=== Wired ~~network~~ ===

=== Wired Ethernet ===

A wired network will always provide the easiest and most reliable connection if you have it.

;Setup

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* If you also have a green check mark and IP address under WiFi Networks, you should unplug the antenna from the rear USB port.

=== Wireless ~~connections~~ ===

=== Wireless ===

These connections require the included wireless adapter antenna. Screw the two parts together and powered down the ringing system before plugging in the antenna. Keep the system level while the antenna is plugged in, as tipping the system can cause damage to the antenna or port connection.

==== WiFi ====

==== WiFi network ====

WiFi is trickier to set up, but has the advantage that it provides an air gap between the lightning prone outside components of your ringing system and your other wired network equipment.

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=== Access Point (no Internet) ===

Advanced eXperience ringing systems are designed to be connected to the Internet, but if none is available at your facility, you can ~~still use the~~ [[Remote_AX|remote control]].

Advanced eXperience ringing systems are designed to be connected to the Internet, but if none is available at your facility, the system can provide an ad-hoc local Access Point WiFi network to which you can connect your phone.

This mans you can [[Remote_AX|remote control]] your ringing system when your phone is nearby.

* QR codes are different for remote controls that use the local connection from those that use Internet connection.

* Refer to the [[Remote_AX|Remote Control instructions]] for scanning multiple users and saving the app to you phones home screen.

==== Enable local remote access point ====

To enable the local AP network,

* While the Chime Master AX carillon is powered off, plug in the included wireless antenna into the top right USB port on the back, then restart the unit.

* From the home page, choose Settings then Network. At the top, you can view if you are connected via an Ethernet cable or a wireless network (network address beside the appropriate IP label).

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 * '''AP''' - indicates the system is in Access Point mode for local remote control
 ** Turn on Access Point mode whenever you cannot connect the ringing system to the Internet, even if you do not need the local remote control. This will turn off Internet services so that errors resulting from these missing connections will not degrade your ringing system's performance.
-== The setting screen ==
+== Connection modes ==
 [[File:NetworkSettings.jpg|right|550px]]
-=== Wired network ===
+=== Wired Ethernet ===
 A wired network will always provide the easiest and most reliable connection if you have it.
 ;Setup
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 * If you also have a green check mark and IP address under WiFi Networks, you should unplug the antenna from the rear USB port.
-=== Wireless connections ===
+=== Wireless ===
 These connections require the included wireless adapter antenna. Screw the two parts together and powered down the ringing system before plugging in the antenna. Keep the system level while the antenna is plugged in, as tipping the system can cause damage to the antenna or port connection.
-==== WiFi ====
+==== WiFi network ====
 WiFi is trickier to set up, but has the advantage that it provides an air gap between the lightning prone outside components of your ringing system and your other wired network equipment.
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 === Access Point (no Internet) ===
-Advanced eXperience ringing systems are designed to be connected to the Internet, but if none is available at your facility, you can still use the [[Remote_AX|remote control]].
+Advanced eXperience ringing systems are designed to be connected to the Internet, but if none is available at your facility, the system can provide an ad-hoc local Access Point WiFi network to which you can connect your phone.
+This mans you can [[Remote_AX|remote control]] your ringing system when your phone is nearby.
 * QR codes are different for remote controls that use the local connection from those that use Internet connection.
 * Refer to the [[Remote_AX|Remote Control instructions]] for scanning multiple users and saving the app to you phones home screen.
 ==== Enable local remote access point ====
+To enable the local AP network,
 * While the Chime Master AX carillon is powered off, plug in the included wireless antenna into the top right USB port on the back, then restart the unit.
 * From the home page, choose Settings then Network. At the top, you can view if you are connected via an Ethernet cable or a wireless network (network address beside the appropriate IP label).