Xantech MX88AI user manual

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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 interface provides control to the
MX88vi and MX88ai. It is recommended to use a web-browser (such as Apple Safari and Mozilla
Firefox) with a screen resolution of 800 x 600 or greater. This document will explain a common
installation application.

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CONNECTIONS The MX88vi and MX88ai must be connected to a network. A wireless Ethernet router 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 Ethernet router for the initial network configuration. MX88vi/MX88ai Rear Cat 5 PC Computer Wireless Router Wi-Fi Tablet Figure 2: A common network system for the MX88vi/MX88ai Before the MX88vi/MX88a

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NETWORK CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW Note: Most residential networks are 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. In order to fully enjoy the MRIP, you will need to configure it with a “static” IP Address, so that you can set up a shortcut on your Apple iPad or Web Browser that will always point to the MRIP. In order to determine what

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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 network. 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. You will need to change this to a fixed IP address that is “legal” on your particular network configuration. (If you are not familiar with how networks work

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Figure 4: MRIP Installer Utility – IP Setup In the IP field, enter in the desired static IP Address. If you do not know a good static IP Address, please consult ‘HOW TO PICK A STATIC IP ADDRESS’ on Page 3 of this instruction guide. In the Network Mask field, enter in the value: 255.255.255.0 Leave the other two fields at 0.0.0.0. Click on the “Set” button and the new static IP Address is ready to be used. USING THE WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE Now that you have set up a

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For other browsers on other computers: • You may want to set up a favorite so you can come back to the web page. • Also, you may want to use the CTRL + and CTRL - key combinations to zoom the web page in or out to better fit you screen size. UPDATING THE MRIP FIRMWARE From time to time Xantech may update the firmware for the MRIP. This might be done to support new user interface devices, or to support new audio devices. You will be sent new update files by Xantech or your dis