Acoustic Research ARAP50 - Manual (Page 5)

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6. Once the App is launched instructions are
provided within the App to help you
complete the set-up process. Additional
information is provided in the Quick Start
Guide.
• The App is for iPad 2, iPad, iPhone
4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod
touch include 2nd, 3rd , 4th
generation only (iOS 4.2 or later).
• If you accidentally dismiss the alert that
comes up when you connect your device
to the ARAP50, go to the App store and
search for “AR Connect” to fi nd the App.
• You are encouraged to download and
install this App in order to enjoy easy
network set up.
• Make sure the device you connect to
the ARAP50 is in your WiFi network and
connected to the Internet.
• Keep your device connected to the
ARAP50 USB port while you run the AR
Connect setup App.
Setting the network parameters
manually (Setup on PC or Mac)
Enter Set Up mode
1. Press Power to turn on the unit. The Power
indicator will be flashing in alternating blue
and red.
2. After successful boot-up, the Power indicator
will turn to solid blue. Press and hold the Set
Up button on the back of the ARAP50 for
three seconds to enter Set Up mode. ARAP50
will restart. Wait until the Network indicator
on the unit begins to flash green. If the
Network indicator flashes red continually,
press Power to turn off the unit and try again
from step 1.
Next go to your PC or Mac
1. Visit the wireless network settings list on your
PC or Mac. This is the settings list that allows
you to choose a WiFi network to connect to
from a list of available WiFi networks.
2. The audio system will appear as AR AP50
setup XXXXXX. (the “XXXXXX” are numbers
that uniquely identify the particular unit you
have). Select ARAP50 setup XXXXXX and
join this network.
ARAP50 setup 010434
If ARAP50 setup XXXXXX is not in
the list, refresh and scan the available
WiFi networks again.
Launch and follow Set Up steps in your web
browser
1. Once your device has been successfully
connected to the ARAP50 setup XXXXXX
wirelessly from your list of available WiFi
networks, launch Safari browser or any other
Internet browser on your PC, Mac.
2. Type in 192.168.10.1 at the browser address
bar and confirm. The configuration web page
of ARAP50 will be displayed.
http://192.168.10.1
3. Select Wireless Set Up on the left hand
column.
4. If you wish to change the default name of
ARAP50, enter the name you'd like to give the
ARAP50 in the box of Name your Audio
System and then click Apply.
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5. Select Network Name (SSID) and select your
existing home WiFi network. Then enter your
passphrase or security key.
6. You may select Advanced Settings to display
the hidden settings and set the parameter
manually.
7. Select OK when prompted.
8. ARAP50 will restart. Wait until the Network
indicator on the unit turns to solid green.
Wait for at least 30 seconds while the speaker
attempts to join the wifi network. If the
Network indicator flashes red continually,
repeat the above steps again.
You need to know your Wireless
Network’s name (SSID) and if your
wireless network has security
enabled, you will also need to know
your wireless network password (sometimes
called passphrase or key). You can find this
information on your broadband modem,
router or access point’s administration set up
page or manual. You may also call your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) if you do not
know how to access the administration page
in order to find this information. They usually
have a 1-800 number available. Once you have
the below information you may write it down
for future reference.
About password:
• Do not get your Network Password
confused with your Windows or Mac
system logon password since they can be
diff erent.
• Some wireless access point or routers
may call the Wireless Network Password
a passphrase or key. These terms are the
same.
Sharing WiFi settings from your
iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
If your device has iOS 5 or later installed, you
might be able to use WiFi setup sharing to setup
the ARAP50.
1. Connect your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch to
the USB port on the ARAP50 with USB sync
Cable.
2. When the ARAP50 is powered, press the Set
Up button on the back of the ARAP50 (next
to the USB port).
3. The screen of your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
will show the following prompt: Share WiFi
Settings? Select "Allow" to proceed with WiFi
setup sharing. The ARAP50 will restart.
4. Wait for the Network indicator on the front
of the ARAP50 to turn green. You are now
connected. If after going through the setup
process the Network indicator is flashing red,
the ARAP50 has not properly connected to
your WiFi network. Please repeat the setup
process or see Troubleshooting for more info.
Sharing WiFi settings is not
compatible to router with
1. WPA + AES
2. WPA2 + TKIP
encryption. If the ARAP50 cannot connected
to your WiFi network, use the Acoustic
Research AR Connect App to set up the
ARAP50.