XVR Point-to-Point Wireless Bridges are sold in pre-paired pairs and normally work out of the box without configuration.

The web management interface is only needed when you want to change settings, access advanced options, or configure features such as Point-to-Multipoint operation. The procedure below connects directly to one bridge at a time. Repeat the same process for each additional bridge you need to configure.

Default Login Information

Default IP Address: 192.168.188.253
Default Password: admin 
Default CPE_Manager Wifi Password: 66666666 

There are two ways to access the bridge:

1. Direct wired Ethernet connection
2. Direct Wi-Fi connection

Method 1 – Connect Using a Wired Ethernet Connection

Use this method when connecting a laptop directly to the bridge with an Ethernet cable.

Step 1 – Configure the Laptop Network Address

Set the laptop's wired Ethernet adapter to the following static IPv4 settings:

IP Address: 192.168.188.123
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

No gateway or DNS settings are required for this direct connection.

Step 2 – Connect the Ethernet Cable

Connect an Ethernet cable between the laptop and either Ethernet port on the XVR bridge.

Step 3 – Open the Web Interface

Open a web browser and enter:

http://192.168.188.253

When prompted, enter the default password:

admin

You should now be logged into the bridge's web management interface.

Method 2 – Connect Using the Bridge's Management Wi-Fi

The XVR bridge also provides a management Wi-Fi network that allows you to access the web interface without an Ethernet cable.

Step 1 – Find the Bridge MAC Address

Look at the product label on the back of the bridge.

Locate the MAC address and note the last 6 digits. 

For example:

MAC Address: XX:XX:XX:00:07:03

The last six digits would be:

000703

Step 2 – Connect to the Management Wi-Fi Network

On your laptop, open the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

Look for a wireless network named:

CPE_Manager_XXXXXX

The six X's correspond to the last 6 digits of the bridge's MAC address.

For example, if the last six MAC digits are:

000703

the Wi-Fi network will appear as:

CPE_Manager_000703

Do NOT choose the CPE_XXXXXX network, it must say CPE_Manager_XXXXXX

The password for the Manager Wifi Network is: 66666666

 

Step 3 – Open the Web Interface

After connecting to the bridge's management Wi-Fi, the bridge will automatically assign an IP address to your laptop.

Open a browser and enter:

http://192.168.188.253

Log in using the default password:

admin

You should now have access to the XVR bridge web management interface.

Understanding Master and Slave Operating Modes

The XVR bridge’s operating mode is determined by the position of the physical Master/Slave selector switch on the bridge.

The web management interface will look slightly different depending on whether the bridge is configured as a Master or a Slave.

Master Bridge – AP Mode

When the physical selector switch is set to:

M – Master

the bridge operates in:

AP Mode

In AP Mode, the Master bridge acts as the wireless access point for the link. Any Slave bridges connected to the Master will appear in the web management interface as CPEs.

The Master interface also includes a WiFi configuration section. This section contains wireless settings such as:

• SSID
• Country/Region
• Wireless channel and related radio settings
• Other Wi-Fi configuration options

Master Bridge:
Physical Switch = M
Operating Mode = AP Mode
Connected Slaves = CPEs
Configuration Menu = WiFi

Master / AP Mode Example:

Slave Bridge – Repeater Mode

When the physical selector switch is set to:

S – Slave

the bridge operates in:

Repeater Mode

In this mode, the Slave bridge connects back to the Master bridge.

The web management interface will also change to reflect the Slave configuration. Instead of the configuration icon being labeled WiFi, it will be labeled:

Repeater

The Repeater section contains the wireless settings associated with the Slave bridge's connection to the Master.

Slave Bridge:
Physical Switch = S
Operating Mode = Repeater Mode
Configuration Menu = Repeater

Slave / Repeater Mode Example:

Important

If you are unsure whether you are logged into the Master or a Slave bridge, check both:

1. The position of the physical M/S selector switch
2. The operating mode shown in the web interface

A Master should display AP Mode and a WiFi configuration section.

A Slave should display Repeater Mode and a Repeater configuration section.

Troubleshooting

If the web page does not open:

• Verify the bridge is powered on and has completed booting indicated by the WiFi LED lit (could take 2 minutes). If it never lights, reboot the bridge.
  
• Confirm you are connected directly to the correct bridge.
• For a wired connection, verify the laptop Ethernet adapter is set to 192.168.188.123 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.
• For a Wi-Fi connection, verify you are connected to the correct CPE_Manager_XXXXXX network.
• Make sure you are entering http://192.168.188.253 in the browser address bar.
• Temporarily disconnect from any other active network connection if the laptop is trying to route traffic through another interface.

Important

If you change the bridge's IP address during configuration, use the new IP address for future access rather than the factory-default 192.168.188.253.