MX-7x0HD WirelessNetworkConfig

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1 Gather Network Information
2 How to configure the MX-7x0HD
3 How to configure WEP/WPA wireless encryption
4 Improving wireless signal strength
5 Troubleshooting
6 Glossary of terms & protocols

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Gather Network Information

To set up the MX-7x0HD for wireless access to your network, start by opening up the wireless router configuration.

Write down the router's:

Gateway IP (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1)
Netmask (usually 255.255.255.0)
IP addresses for other computers (eg. 192.168.0.10, 192.168.0.11)
If you are using WEP encryption to protect your network, make a note of the WEP key for your router.

Check your router's manual for specific instructions on accomplishing the above steps.

Once you have all of your networking information, follow these steps to configure your wireless connection:

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How to configure the MX-7x0HD

Power on your Mvix MX-7x0HD and wait for it to boot
Press "Setup" on your remote
Scroll down to "Network" using your remote arrow keys and press "Enter" on your remote
Highlight "Enable", press "Enter", and select "Wireless"
"Address Setup" should say "Auto"
Scroll down to "Wireless Apply" and press "Enter"
Highlight "ESSID", press "Enter", and use the arrow keys on your remote to type in the ESSID of your wireless router.
PLEASE NOTE: The ESSID is CaSe SeNsItIvE, so "password" is not the same as "PASSWORD"
Scroll to "OK" and press "Enter" when finished entering the ESSID name
"Channel" and "WEP Mode" should both say "Auto"
If you are using an encryption method, please proceed to the instructions on WEP/WPA Wireless Encryption below before continuing
Highlight "Wireless Apply" and press "Enter"
"Success" should display next to "Wireless Apply" if the connection was successful
Press "Setup" on your remote to save the settings and exit the Setup menu
Scroll down to "MIXED" and press "Enter"
Scroll to the right using the remote control arrow keys and highlight "Refresh", press "Enter"
A listing of your shared network folders should display

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How to configure WEP/WPA wireless encryption

(Please upgrade to the latest firmware to take advantage of the latest wireless security protocols)

After step 9 above, highlight "Security Mode" and select the security mode that you have chosen for your router.
Press "Enter"
If you are using WPA encryption, select "Encryption(WPA)" and select one of the following.
- TKIP (ASCII)
- AES (ASCII)
To enter in your security password, choose the following:
- If you are using WEP encryption, select "WEP Key(HEX)" and use the on-screen keyboard to enter your HEX WEP password.
- If you are using WPA encryption, select "WPAPSK key" and use the on-screen keyboard to enter your WPA password.
Select "OK" when finished
Note that the on-screen keyboard has limited characters to select from and is CaSe SeNsItIvE.
Ensure your WEP/WPA key contains only the characters shown on this screen.
Follow steps 11-16 in the wireless networking configuration guide above to complete your wireless setup.

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Improving wireless signal strength

Many members complain that the wireless strength is poor - here is a quick-fix that is said to improve the signal strength, according to a few members - it involves swapping the aerial lead to the auxiliary input of the MiniPCI wireless card:

Open the box (2 screws) and take out the internal HDD (if fitted);
Remove the black plastic HDD bracket - undo the 5 screws securing it in place;
Follow the aerial lead from the aerial socket at the rear of the Mvix unit across the mainboard to where it ends - there will be a MiniPCI wireless card secured to the mainboard in a MiniPCI socket;
There is a second, auxiliary aerial input on the wireless card, next to the one already in use;
Swap the aerial socket to the auxiliary aerial input and put your Mvix unit back together.

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