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Qu Mixer Reference Guide 83 AP9372 iss.8
Setting up the Qu wireless network
The app sends and receives control data over a wireless (Wi-Fi) network. This requires a wireless router
(wireless access point) connected to the Qu mixer Network port.
Choosing a wireless router - For best performance we recommend you use a dual band (2.4 and 5GHz)
wireless router (wireless access point) with auto channel selection. A wireless router with auto channel
selection automatically sets itself to an available or least congested channel when you power it up.
Setting up the Qu mixer Network - The default setting is DHCP enabled. This is recommended as it
means that the mixer gets it network IP address automatically from a DHCP enabled router. Go to the
mixer Setup / Network screen to check that DHCP is enabled.
If you choose to use manual network settings then you need to make sure that both the mixer and the
router have compatible TCP/IP addresses.
Setting up the wireless router – The default settings of many routers are immediately compatible with
the Qu mixer so you should be able to connect quickly. However, if you do experience difficulty or wish to
change security settings then you will need to access the router setup utility. To do this, connect the
router to a PC or Mac using a wired LAN (network) connection to access its setup menus. Follow the
instructions provided by the wireless router manufacturer.
Wireless router DHCP settings - Make sure the router is set for DHCP so that it automatically allocates a
compatible IP address to your control device. This is the default setting for most routers.
Wireless security -To prevent other people accessing your Wi-Fi we recommend you enable WPA/WPA2
encryption. A wireless key (password) will need to be assigned. Make a note of this as it will be needed to
log on to the network. MAC address filtering is another method that can be used for security.
SSID - This is the name broadcast by the wireless router to help identify it in the network list you will see in
the device Settings Wi-Fi page.
Positioning your wireless router – It is important that your control device operates within the specified
range and in line of sight of the wireless router. Place it high up to avoid obstacles such as people and
equipment. Avoid locating it behind pillars or walls, near metal beams or on top of loudspeakers.
Connecting to the wireless router - Make sure the device Wi-Fi is turned ON in its Settings screen.
Choose your wireless router from those shown in the Network list. Enter the password to connect to the
router. After a few moments a tick should appear to show the device has successfully connected to the
wireless network. Check that the icon in the device top toolbar shows good Wi-Fi signal strength.
 To prevent unauthorised control of your Qu mixer we strongly recommend that you password protect
your wireless network.
 The iPad remembers the network settings. To prevent an device connecting again in future without the
password, for example if you have given a guest engineer access your Qu with their own device, select
your network in their device Settings Wi-Fi menu and use the 'Forget this network' function.
If you experience connection problems or drop outs – You may suffer interference from other wireless
networks or equipment in the area. Try rebooting the router to pick up a different channel, or change its
band (2.4 or 5GH).
Qu mixer
Qu Network port Cat5 cable
Wireless router
Control device