ARRIS 405ND, 405N User Manual
USER GUIDE
Video Bridge
405
Version Date Description
1.0 04/05/2013 Initial version
1.1 04/11/2013 Revised installation procedures
1.2 05/10/13 Revised pairing procedures
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connection overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up the video bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting the video bridge to the gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Connecting power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting devices to the access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting a wireless set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting a station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Locating the SSID and wireless network key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix A Regulatory information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contents 3
Introduction 1
405
AP
WIRELESS
ETHERNET
POWER
WPS
The Pace video bridge is a wireless access point that can be used to connect set-top
boxes or other devices to an existing gateway using a 5 GHz wireless connection.
The video bridge uses 802.11n 5 GHz high performance wireless technology to
provide a high bandwidth connection for video streams and other demanding
applications.
Pace wireless technology practically eliminates wireless “cold spots” in the home.
Increased power and sensitivity, along with optimized antenna design, give better
range and performance than typical 802.11n wireless access points.
4 Chapter 1 Introduction
Status lights
Use the status lights on the front of the video bridge to determine its current state.
Status light Description
Power • Solid green. The video bridge is on.
• Red. The video bridge may have a fault with its power
supply. Check the power adapter and its connections.
Disconnect and reconnect the power adapter.
Ethernet • Solid green. A device is connected to the Ethernet port.
• Flickering green. There is activity from the device connected
to the Ethernet port. The flickering of the light is
synchronized to data traffic.
Wireless • Solid green. A set-top box or other device is connected to
the video bridge using a wireless connection.
• Flickering green. There is inbound or outbound activity. The
flickering of the light is synchronized to data traffic.
Wireless signal
strength
AP • Solid green. The video bridge is in access point mode.
WPS • Flashing green. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is configuring
• Shows the strength of the wireless connection between the
video bridge and wireless devices. If more than one device is
connected, the indicator shows the strength of the device
with the weakest signal.
• Flickering green. There is activity from a connected device.
The flickering of the light is synchronized to data traffic.
the video bridge.
Chapter 1 Introduction 5
Setting up the video
ETHERNET
POWER
RESET
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2
1
DSL
BROADBAND
ETHERNET
POWER
RESET
WPS
ETHERNET
POWER
RESET
WPS
Gateway
Client devices
Video bridge
(access point)
Wireless
connection
Wireless
set-top box
Video bridge
(client)
Computer or
other device
Phone
outlet
bridge
2
Connect the 405 video bridge to your existing gateway, then connect devices to the
video bridge using the 5 GHz wireless connection.
Note: We recommend that you use the included stand to install the video bridge
vertically. This prevents things from being stacked on top of it, which can block vents
and cause the device to overheat.
Connection overview
Connect the video bridge to the gateway using a wired connection, then connect
devices to the video bridge using a wireless connection.
The following illustration shows an overview of possible connections.
6 Chapter 2 Setting up the video bridge
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