CQ-18T and CQ-20B have an integrated dual-band WiFi that allows connection to external devices such as iPads, Tablets or Mobile devices to remotely control the console.
Connecting with CQ-18T
On your CQ unit:
- Go to CONFIG / CONTROL & NETWORK.
Touch the NETWORK box and select ‘WiFi Access Point’ at the Enable Network option. - Select Open Security if the network doesn’t wish to be passport protected or select WPA2 Security to assign a password to the network.
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- For WPA2 assignment: Touch the ‘Password’ box, enter the desired password and press ‘OK’.
- The default password is ‘DefaultPassword’
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- Select the Frequency Band of your WiFi network.
- Select the SSID Visibility.
Hidden is you don’t wish for the Network to appear on your available WiFi Networks.
Visible if you wish for the Network to appear available.
- Select a Channel if you know if you have knowledge of the best channel available in the area or leave as Auto for an automatic selection of the most suitable channel.
- SSID Name is the given name to the WiFi Network generated by the console; By default, this will be the CQ model followed by the last 4 digits of the Serial Number. This can be edited to any desired name.
- Select ‘Apply’ for changes to be effective.
On your external device:
- Go to your WiFi Networks
- If the SSID Visibility was Visible, the network should automatically appear listed, in which case, select and connect to it.
- If a Security WPA2 Password was set, enter the Password.
- If the SSID Visibility was Hidden, select ‘Other’ and manually type the SSID Name of the network.
- If a Security WPA2 Password was set, enter the Password.
- If Security was left Open, select ‘None’ from the options.
- Once connected, Open the MixPad app and wait a few seconds for your CQ console to appear in the ‘Choose Unit’ menu.
- Select your CQ unit and connect.
Connecting with CQ-20B
After powering the CQ-20B unit On, the CM LED will either:
Show a Steady-Green light indicating that there is currently a Network configuration established.
Show a Blinking-Blue or Blinking-Yellow light indicating that the unit is in Factory mode and no Network settings have yet been configured.
Note: By default, the CQ-20B will be set as follows:
To guarantee that your Network configuration is as per default, you may perform a WiFi Reset:
- Use a small, pointed but not sharp object (e.g. a pencil) to press and hold the ‘RESET’ button, the ‘CM’ LED will illuminate WHITE, hold the button down for 2 seconds and release to access the Reset Menu.
- Press the button momentarily (for less than 2 seconds) to cycle through the reset options, when you reach the Blue LED press and hold the ‘RESET’ button for 2 seconds to action the reset.
Note: To exit the reset menu, do not interact with the ‘RESET’ button for 10 seconds
On your external device:
- Go to your WiFi Networks.
- Select the CQ-20B Network and connect.
- Once connected, Open the MixPad app and wait a few seconds for your CQ console to appear in the ‘Choose Unit’ menu.
- Select your CQ unit and connect.
Note: Once you have access to your CQ-20B unit form the App, you may direct to CONFIG / CONTROL & NETWORK to configure your Network settings as desired. For details on this, please refer to the first section of this article or the CONTROL & NETWORK section of the CQ User Guide:
CQ-20B | Allen & Heath (allen-heath.com)
FAQ:
Does the antenna need to be up or flat during operation?
Regular practice is to have RF antennas placed vertically. However, as Radio Waves propagate both vertically and horizontally alternative antenna positions can be tested for better performance.
A different position of the antenna can vary the strength and performance of the WiFi signal depending on reflections; You may try different positions to find what works best depending on the environment.
What is the difference between 2.4Ghz and 5.0Ghz?
2.4GHz Due to the longer wavelength, 2.4GHz has a longer range and coverage area. This band is prone to more WiFi congestion, due to each 20MHz channel overlapping with the adjacent channel and a higher number of devices that use this band.
5GHz Offers a shorter range and can require line of sight. This band is less prone to WiFi congestion due to its channels not overlapping and less devices using this band.
One is not better than the other, it simply depends on the environment where you are currently operating and the other wireless devices that can be found on the surroundings, so it is recommended to either test both or run a WiFi scan to know the Wireless environment.
More devices can arrive in the area in the time since first connection. You may wish to switch frequencies later if you have connection issues to see if the connection improves.
Why can I not download CQ MixPad?
CQ apps can be run on 64bit Windows, Mac, Android and iOS systems. If you are running a 64bit system and cannot download or install the app, please contact us at: Support@allen-heath.com