Network setup AX: Difference between revisions

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* A wireless device hotspot can not replace a WiFi network.

=== Access Point ===

=== Access Point modes ===

~~The AX line was~~ 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, you can still use the [[Remote_AX|remote control]]. Note that the QR codes are different for remote controls that use the local connection from those that use Internet connection.

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

* 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).

* Tap the Access Point switch in the lower left corner of the screen. When the Access Point switch is gold and an IP address appears beside ''Wireless IP'' you can exit the Network setup page and proceed.

~~Restarting the system to Access Point mode:~~

Restart the system as described below. When the system restarts in AP mode, it will disable all Internet dependent services. This prevents internal connection errors and improves system performance.

* Press and hold the power button until it turns violet to shut down the system.

* When ~~the power button has stopped blinking and is solid blue, click it to restart~~ the system

* When you tap the lock page clock, the PIN login screen will have a solid black background indicating that Internet is not available.

** When the system starts in AP mode, it will disable all Internet dependent services. This will ~~result in better overall performance because it~~ is not ~~having to deal with the resulting errors~~.

* Return to the home page, then tap the Remote button.

* After entering your PIN, the system will check its network connection status. You will be asked to connect your smart phone or other device to a password protected CMS WiFi. The SSID and Password will appear above the QR Code. After connecting your phone to the carillon's network, scan the QR code with your phone’s camera or QR reader. Tap the link which is provided from the QR code to open the Access Point Remote in your phone’s browser.

==== Enable Internet features ====

* 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).

* Tap the Access Point switch in the lower left corner of the screen. When the Access Point switch is gray with an x on it, Internet features are enabled (after restart).

* Leave the WiFi antenna plugged in if you are not connecting using an Ethernet cable.

Restart the system as described below. When the system starts with the Access Point turned off, update, backup and other Chime Center remote features are enabled.

* When you tap the lock page clock, the PIN login screen will have an animated star field background indicating that Internet is working. If you do not get this background return to the Network Setup page and review the settings.

* Return to the home page, then tap the Remote button.

* After entering your PIN, the system will check its network connection status.

* Above the QR code the system will indicate that this code is for the Chime Center remote.

* Make sure your phone has Internet access and scan the QR code with your phone’s camera or QR reader. Tap the link which is provided from the QR code to open the Chime Center remote.

==== Restart after changing modes ====

Restarting the system is required to change the Access Point mode:

* Press and hold the front panel lighted power button until it turns red. Release the button and it will begin to blink violet then blue.

* When the power button has stopped blinking and is solid blue, click it to restart the system.

* The light will blink green then turn solid gold for normal operation.

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 * A wireless device hotspot can not replace a WiFi network.
-=== Access Point ===
+=== Access Point modes ===
-The AX line was 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, you can still use the [[Remote_AX|remote control]]. Note that the QR codes are different for remote controls that use the local connection from those that use Internet connection.
+==== Enable local remote access point ====
 * 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).
 * Tap the Access Point switch in the lower left corner of the screen. When the Access Point switch is gold and an IP address appears beside ''Wireless IP'' you can exit the Network setup page and proceed.
-Restarting the system to Access Point mode:
+Restart the system as described below. When the system restarts in AP mode, it will disable all Internet dependent services. This prevents internal connection errors and improves system performance.
-* Press and hold the power button until it turns violet to shut down the system.
-* When the power button has stopped blinking and is solid blue, click it to restart the system
+* When you tap the lock page clock, the PIN login screen will have a solid black background indicating that Internet is not available.
-** When the system starts in AP mode, it will disable all Internet dependent services. This will result in better overall performance because it is not having to deal with the resulting errors.
 * Return to the home page, then tap the Remote button.
 * After entering your PIN, the system will check its network connection status. You will be asked to connect your smart phone or other device to a password protected CMS WiFi. The SSID and Password will appear above the QR Code. After connecting your phone to the carillon's network, scan the QR code with your phone’s camera or QR reader. Tap the link which is provided from the QR code to open the Access Point Remote in your phone’s browser.
+==== Enable Internet features ====
+* 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).
+* Tap the Access Point switch in the lower left corner of the screen. When the Access Point switch is gray with an x on it, Internet features are enabled (after restart).
+* Leave the WiFi antenna plugged in if you are not connecting using an Ethernet cable.
+Restart the system as described below. When the system starts with the Access Point turned off, update, backup and other Chime Center remote features are enabled.
+* When you tap the lock page clock, the PIN login screen will have an animated star field background indicating that Internet is working. If you do not get this background return to the Network Setup page and review the settings.
+* Return to the home page, then tap the Remote button.
+* After entering your PIN, the system will check its network connection status.
+* Above the QR code the system will indicate that this code is for the Chime Center remote.
+* Make sure your phone has Internet access and scan the QR code with your phone’s camera or QR reader. Tap the link which is provided from the QR code to open the Chime Center remote.
+==== Restart after changing modes ====
+Restarting the system is required to change the Access Point mode:
+* Press and hold the front panel lighted power button until it turns red. Release the button and it will begin to blink violet then blue.
+* When the power button has stopped blinking and is solid blue, click it to restart the system.
+* The light will blink green then turn solid gold for normal operation.
 == Security ==