Behringer XR18 Wifi Connection (Built-in Wifi vs External Router)

Here we cover how to connect your table or PC to the wifi of the XR18 mixer. We'll go over both built in wifi and using a router. I have an XR18 in what I call "the Krackin" See more about;
What is the Krackin: • Digital Mixer (Berhing...
How to build the Krackin video: • Let's Build the Kracki...
Buy the gear here:
Linksys a E2500 Router: amzn.to/39uBhP8
Behringer XR18: amzn.to/39vN5Au
SKB R102 Rack amzn.to/39xZYtX
DISCLAIMER: This post may contain paid advertisements or affiliate links. What is an affiliate link? It means that if you click on one of the product links, G Fire Productions will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows awesome future content. Thank you for the support!)
This channel is dedicated sharing the knowledge and experience I've gained in the DJ, live sound, and lighting industry but in the most practical yet detailed and fun way that I can. It is for entertainment purposes only, and definitely not to offer you any legal advice. Modifications or repairs to equipment I may do on any video is done at my personal comfort level and experience. I highly advise you to consult with your instruction manuals for any repairs needed for your equipment. Equipment firmware and software updates vary on how you must conduct them so please consult with the manufacturers before you do so. Not all equipment is compatible to certain upgrades and therefore could potentially rendor your equipment useless by doing so. I reiterate, please consult with the manufacturers of your equipment and computers before you decide to do any upgrades based on what you see on KZbin. On this channel you may see anything from how-tos, product reviews, gig logs and more. Not here to just give you a bunch of tech specs but time tested, practical and proven ways to overall improve with your entertainment business. Support G Fire on:
Website: www.gfireproductions.com
Facebook: / gfireproduct…
Instagram: / gfireproduc…
Twitter: / gfirepro71​
KZbin: kzbin.info/door/XIV…
The DJ industry has been impacted by the economic shut down of 2020. Many have went out of business, some are barely holding on, and then again there are those like G Fire Productions who are thriving through these times. With that thought, my overall goal is to help others in the industry build their brands and improve in business and finance through a channel l call "Your Favorite Thousandaire". This is absolutely free as I am sharing my journey and success with the world. Check out Your Favorite Thousandaire on:
KZbin:www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shjxw…
Facebook: / yourfavorate…
The music in this video was: Pass The Courvoisier Part II (Remix Album Version) by Artist
Busta Rhymes. I did not create this music nor intended to infringe on the rights but merely fairly use is as a video enhancement. However, I've elected to remove it. The main body of the content is in tact. See the Krackin Video here: • Digital Mixer (Berhing...

[@timothyclinton8644]

That s the best how to tutorial on KZbin I’ve seen yet for connecting to laptop and iPad. Great job!

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Timothy and I want you to know that means a lot. I do what I can to help find solutions to difficult problems mediocre so looking to solve. Good success to you.

[@ramaxson]

You are an excellent communicator, my friend. I have read manuals and watched videos (even produced by Behringer ) and no one explains and shows this process better than you. I am so glad I found your video. Thank you, thank you.

[@gfire_productions]

You're very welcome Rick. I feel that a lot of videos are more of a sales pitch or give you specs than realtime application so as I learn the hard way, I'll share it the easy way. Thank for subscribing and liking our channel brother.

[@gfire_productions]

Wow, that is what I was hoping for sir. Lot's videos out there but some of us need real answers so we are going to make videos with real answers.

[@mikemurphy5716]

about time i found a video that walks you through the process in detail with pictures, video and "idiot proofs" the set up...thanks so much for posting this video...huge help

[@gfire_productions]

You're very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@LarryMueller-General1]

Excellent explanation and close-up visual illustration. I like the the continual redundancy of describing the connection points and rationale for use on each devise connected. Thank you.

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks for watching and supporting our channel Larry. Very glad to help. I wish you the best with your set up!!

[@emptynestnomads]

Clearest overview of connection setup I have seen - thank you!!!!

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you so much my friend.

[@bertinogroup]

Thank you so much for your reply to my question. I am not a sound guy but own a small bar where we have live music on weekends. A friend introduced the XR12 to me. Had no clue how to use it. Your video was an amazing help for a beginner like me. Thank you for explaining all of the technical lingo into simple terms. Appreciate your work.

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Bertinogroup for watch and giving feedback. I'm certainly glad to help where I can and good success to you with your XR12.

[@BassPlayer80]

Very well done Gerald! Clear and concise!

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks BassPlayer80.

[@drumahh]

Thank you Gerald for walking through this setup, which probably saved me hours of getting my initial router/Berhinger/x-air18 edit application on my laptop working. I can run Pro-Tools off the laptop, which was the original goal

[@gfire_productions]

Awesome Craig, keep it in the mix bro. Thanks for watching!

[@HawaiianMusicLive]

This was exactly what I needed to get setup! Thanks for the walkthrough.

[@gfire_productions]

You’re welcome sir. Thanks for watching!

[@bdaddythr33]

Nice job with the overview and explanations.

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you.

[@jacksona21]

Great info! Simple to follow!

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks Andrew.

[@mrlionel1965]

Thank you for posting this. I am still kinda new to the XR18, so this helped a lot.

[@gfire_productions]

Awesome mrlionell1965. And thanks for watching. The XR18 is a great mixer with amazing capabilities.

[@teachingbeats]

Hey sir, if every how to vid was as good as this...! You made this so easy. Thank you very much!

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Teachingbeats. Glad to help and good success to you!

[@royjackson7245]

Thank you. Your instructions were so easy to follow.

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks for watching Roy. Good success to you.

[@tomblack4437]

Very organized clear understandable instruction. Thank you.

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Tom and I appreciate you watching.

[@bhoconductor]

Great job! Easy to understand and very thorough. Other reviewers could take a lesson or two from you.

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Ronald. Please consider subscribing. I'll eventually be showing how I use it at wedding or small gigs. Keeping in the mix bro!

[@blancaestelabarrios]

Great demonstration and very helpful! Thank you!

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome and thanks for watching.

[@Fifthstone1]

Thank you! Very clear and easy to understand.

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. Well wishes with your mixer.

[@bdflyfly]

Thanks for the video. Clear and concise!!!

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome B D and thank for supporting out channel. Keep it in the mix!

[@dannystrat]

Great job, sir! Concise and EASY TO UNDERSTAND! I will be subscribing and checking out your event situation videos!

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Zowie Productions. Your support is very much appreciated.

[@randyadams4114]

Great vid! Thorough and easy to follow and understand. Thanks so much!

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you randyadams 4114. Glad to help. I appreciate you supporting our channel sir.

[@trevorcarter8677]

This video and comments helped a lot, thanks!

[@gfire_productions]

Right on Trevor. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@madinthestreets]

Bro, thank you. every other video I have watched when I tried to connect my XR18 to my laptop and Ipad via an external router it wouldn't work. So thanks for making it easy to understand. Great video.

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome Anthony. Rock it out sir!

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome Anthony and well wishes to to you. They'll be more videos.

[@murlyn2]

Really nice job on this video.

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you Murlyn2. Glad to help.

[@casey17w]

Well done on the vid dude

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you casey17w.

[@fromEffingham]

Nicely done, that helped a bunch ty G Fire

[@gfire_productions]

You’re welcome Jeremy. Thank you for watching. Keep it in the mix bro.

[@patmacnealy1839]

I'd say the most clear instruction on connecting I've seen. Obviously, from a person who actually uses this. Thanks

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Pat. Glad to help and thanks for watching. Keep it in the mix my friend!

[@kevinfwol7236]

Thanks for the information, I have an issue, where I set a password and also forget it and now I can Access my 28 xair

[@gfire_productions]

@@kevinfwol7236 if you forgot your password on your router you have to follow the procedures to reset your router. Sometimes they have a button on the back of the bottom call reset and you can press and hold it for a little while and it reset your router. If you forgot the password on your XR18. There's a little hole above where it says access point. I have used a paper clip to press in there to reset my mixer.

[@paulbaxter5666]

You're amazing! Thank you so much 🤩i have a MR 18 💪🏼

[@gfire_productions]

Word bro. Gotta love that MR18!!!

[@doubleshotmusicAU]

You’re the best!!! Thank you so much.

[@gfire_productions]

I appreciate you Double Shot Music. Please share. Thanks.

[@Impartial59]

Trank you for easy description

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome Inpartial59.

[@littledrummer6969]

Thank you. Couldn't figure out the external wifi issue. Kept plugging it into "internet" thinking of it as a input for router. Thank you!!

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you for watching Jacob and we’ll wishes to you brother!

[@elpichi3]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you so much brother ! Ur instructions helped a lot 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gfire_productions]

Your Welcome brother. Thank you for watching and supporting our channel. Good success to you!

[@stevec1835]

Very informative thank you...

[@gfire_productions]

You're Steve.

[@trombitamuvesz]

Very good explanation of important things! I wanna show some videos about the wireless AUX possibilities with the other app XAirQ. Latency, connection, practical usage etc. Keep the good work on!

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks brother!

[@dgorr2000]

Very Good communication- Thank You - Saved me set up timen👍🏼

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you David. Please consider subscribing. I'm loading another video tonight about live sound.

[@gfireproductionsgfirepro7136]

Awesome and thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

[@pmhronas]

Thank you!!

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome.

[@TommyC-nj2rt]

thank you!!!

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome T C.

[@smoothrider7521]

Awesome ❤

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you smoothrider7521. Good success to you.

[@aliceshawgo847]

Thanks man ! VERY informative

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome brother. We have more videos coming for people like us..

[@aliceshawgo847]

@@gfire_productions I'm watching them all ! I have had nightmares trying to set up a new system in my club......I'm old school and lean toward analog but, after hearing some band mixes using the xair, changed my mind quickly. After a full day of headaches, you just got me going ! Recommending your videos to all my old school friends. Have a great day...you just made mine !

[@gfire_productions]

Old school still has applications in my rig but for multiple bands digital is the way to go and you can save scenes for when the band comes back. O even have a good Strat mix built for any band and build from there.@@aliceshawgo847

[@seanmilam8437]

thank ya!!

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome Sean.

[@tobiolatunji]

thank you

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome Toby 431. Thanks for watching.

[@teddnjuguna2422]

nice explained bro... thanks for that... ;)

[@gfire_productions]

You're welcome Tedd. The'll be more. I'm trying to build this channel not so technical focused but how we do it in the real world of DJ and sound.

[@MarkDanielsmusician]

Nice video, good details, I use the same setup however I dont use the router, you can share your internet connection via the Macbook, basically connect the XR18 to the MacBooks RJ45 or as I do use a USB to ethernet adapter then go into settings and share your connection, connect the iPad to the MacBook that way.. I also use the iPad as an iTunes remote, really useful to have your mixer and music remote control all wireless across the stage...

[@gfire_productions]

Way to go Mark. I us to set up like that and I went totally wireless because sometimes I leave the Krackin on stage with the band. Then my Mac is able to be my front of house mixer while able to walk around with my iPad. As for monitoring the QLXD MICS, I monitor them with Shure Wireless Workbench 6. Total win. Keep it in the mix bro!

[@gfire_productions]

I'm not sure but in my experience, the way I connect to this mixer just like in the video is time tested and works great with no extra adapters or anything like that. Maybe you can try your theory and and see what happens. Good luck mark.

[@djfishscottfisher108]

Is it possible to connect to the XR18 via wifi to my computer and still have internet access? Ive always used my smartphones wifi hotspot and or the venues wifi router for internet access to download songs on the fly. I also use the hotspot to connect my chromecast for wireless displays for karaoke and music videos. The Chromcast connect via Wifi to transmit the video signal from my laptop. I guess what I am trying to ask is, Can this unit be used as a wifi router to connect all my devices (chromecast) and still have internet? Thanks a bunch!

[@ryangodfrey4583]

Thank you I am looking to get the 16 for church. Like what I see so far

[@gfire_productions]

Cool and if I may recommend getting the XR18 for when your band/praise team grows and/or to accommodate visiting musicians. For my aver small band set up, drums along take up about eight channels.

[@ryangodfrey4583]

@@gfire_productions xr18 is purchased now I have to wait 5 days. The agony! Thanks for the tip.

[@gfire_productions]

@@ryangodfrey4583 When it come to new gear on the way, I promise we're all just like kids waiting until Christmas morning. If you need help just let me know. Happy New Year!

[@ryangodfrey4583]

@@gfire_productions thanks so much I am gitty for it. Too bad our next event is in April, at least I will have time to test it

[@jimmyperron2210]

More aux and u cant do live recordings with the xr16... 4 aux isnt enough

[@jonasbarbery7193]

Just finished set up on new air xr18 and believe me that built in wifi is strictly ornamental

[@gfire_productions]

I feel you Jonas and thanks for watching. I think the built-in Wi-Fi is good if you're in a safe is RF space but unfortunately not always the case and how can we truly know without a RF scanner or something. Like you said built in wi-fi It's ornamental.

[@raymonddocherty637]

I may have missed this point somewhere in the video (I know you mention the use of the external router for 'security'), but from this comment I have come to understand that relying on the in-built WiFi is a functional risk. Thanks for this clarification.

[@therealgretzki]

very good video, low audio gain though bruhh

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks for watching Alexander. Yeah the audio is not the best in this video. Made this in my rookie days of YouTubing with just an iPhone 6. lol.

[@chynamanmusictv]

Great video! I plugged in an external router. Connected to it on my macbook pro. I see the model of the mixer in the connection section of settings, but I can't highlight it or connect it. Any help is appreciated.

[@gfire_productions]

Double check you are connected to your router first and then in the Setup menu of the XAIR Edit App, look for your mixer. If it's not showing up to select, there's a tiny hole on the XR18 that you can press with a paper clip for up to 10 to reset it.

[@timothymahlbacher9537]

Thanks for making the video. QUESTION, can the laptop be wired directly to one of the open ports on the router, and have a non wireless connection for reliability at a gig especially if their is a lot of cellphone interference? Do I need to use a switcher for that? example: side stage operator doing the monitor mix for bands and for the possible iPad losing wifi control? Appreciate the response.

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Timothy, from what I red you can. The point is to have the laptop and the xr18 on the same network, if you choose to hardwire your xr18 and laptop to a router, you may have to use the xr18 in wifi client mode. I hope this helps.

[@SkylerMills]

Thanks mam! This was great. What's the best app to give musicians in the band so they can control their Aux IEM mixes. Cheers

[@gfire_productions]

Thanks for watching Skylar. Behringer has been going through some changes lately but Check out that MX-Q.

[@reubenmontano8680]

How did you hook up your cell phone to the xr18

[@aholder4471]

Who else knew that the insert cable wasn't gonna give him stereo like he thought? That's happened to me before, that's why I know. One of the TS connections is reverse from what you would need for a typical stereo split, in case anyone was wondering.

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Aaron can you help me out bro? I'm trying to figure out what are you referencing with your comment. This video is about connecting to the XR18's wi-fi.

[@waikikibeachgathering9723]

Thanks for this video bro! I really need an answer to a question and I'm hoping you can help me. Is it possible to connect an iPad to the mixer via the wireless router without the Macbook?

[@gfire_productions]

Good morning Waikiki Beach Gathering. You can connect just the iPad to the XR18. I only use both personally because I like to have a bigger screen sometimes. At weddings though I only use my iPad to connect to the mixer through my router.

[@waikikibeachgathering9723]

@@gfire_productions Thank you so much for the quick reply! This is the answer I've been searching for!

[@RexyFan]

If I were to connect another cat5 cable to the MacBook, would I just plug the other end into the spare port 2-4 of the router? (The blue side and not the internet side), would that make the connection better as it won’t be over wifi but direct connection instead ?

[@gfire_productions]

Yes you'd have a better connection than wifi because wifi is more subject to interference than a land line connections. Of course your Mac should be limited to the distance of the cat5 cable.

[@peteproudlove8815]

Can you have the reassurance of Ethernet to Macbook/PC plus WIFI to a Tablet. I saw somewhere that a ethernet switch can be used?

[@gfire_productions]

I'm confident to have used that set up for Mark Powell.

[@lingerbanddenver]

Hey Gerald, how many wireless devices can be connected to the X-Air 18 simultaneously using an external router? I know without a router just 4 devices can be connected.

[@gfire_productions]

Besides the router, I also have a 4 port switch in the box. That allows me to Network the XR 18 and up to my four microphones that I usually rack in the box for live sound events. Now as far as devices I connect to the XR 18 to actually control it, I usually have my iPad and my MacBookPro for myself but I have also allowed bands to use the Q Mix app on their phones to connect to it so imagine my two controlling devices which are my iPad and my MacBookPro plus up to six bandmembers with cell phones and the Q mix app so that they can mix their own in your monitors. Otherwise I don’t know the maximum amount of devices I can connect to the XR 18.

[@lingerbanddenver]

@@gfire_productions well just FYI! We did some test yesterday and we can certify that using a router we had 5 phones connected wifi using the app mix q (for 3 iphones) and x-air q (for 2 androids), and also a laptop via ethernet to the router. It works!! This is fantastic for each musician to control its own in-ears mix!

[@gfire_productions]

@@lingerbanddenver thank you for that info. . Q-mix is great.

[@ItzTooSik]

Great explanation! Thanks. When & how would we use the WiFi Option on the mixer? (Instead of Access Point or Ethernet).

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Oscar, thanks for your comment sir. You can use the built-in Wi-Fi when you're in the area that is not heavily RF congested. Some examples may at a local bar, club, venue, at home. I really only got into the Wi-Fi because I needed a way to protect others from trying to log on to my XR18 because they thought it was wifi(internet). Way too many people was doing that I noticed my iPad was consistently getting knocked off of it. I was also having connection issues with the built-in Wi-Fi of the mixer at trade shows because of all the other Internet sources out there. For the most part though, the built-in Wi-Fi will work. Thank for the like and subscription to our channel.

[@ItzTooSik]

G Fire Productions Thank you for the quick response. So if I understand your comment, you’re saying that we would use the WiFi option on the mixer, rather than Access Point, when we want to protect the network from others trying to connect to it? I’m not very good with internet stuff, sorry! I just had the impression that: 1. We would use Ethernet option to run a cable from mixer to laptop. 2. WiFi option for an external router. 3. Access Point option for wireless & router-less connection. Am I correct?

[@gfire_productions]

@@ItzTooSik Here is the break down. 1: Access Point - connect an tablet/CPU to the XR18's built in wifi to control it wirelessly. 2: Wifi Client - Connect your CPU to the XR18 via cat5 cable to control the mixer. 3: Ethernet - Connect the XR18 to a router via cat5 cable then connect your CPU/tablet or to the router to access the mixer for a more secure wireless connection than the built in wifi.

[@ItzTooSik]

G Fire Productions Thank you very much for all your help. Would it matter if I use a Cat5e or Cat6 cable?

[@gfire_productions]

@@ItzTooSik you can use either cat5 or cat6.

[@brmediasolutions1323]

Great video bro. What type of router would you recommend for this?

[@gfire_productions]

It's an old Linksys E2500 dual band router. it's only purpose is to keep a secure connection to the XR18. You don't need an expensive router at all.

[@gfire_productions]

In my bow, I have a dual band router (old Linksys)

[@nehemiawidijanto558]

Can i ask what the maximum ipad/phone can be connected to Xair app at the same time (using ethernet router)? Thank you btw for the video🙌

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Nehemia, I apologize that I don't know the max number of devices you can connect to the XR18. However, I have connected my iPad and Mac to control the mix my self while allowing up to 6 band members with cell phones for them to use the X Air Q app to adjust their own monitor mixes. I'm curios to why you wanted to know and actually I want to know now.

[@nehemiawidijanto558]

@@gfire_productions owh yeah we are planning to use it as IEM also and your information already help me out. So with 8 devices simultaneously connected I think that's enough for us. Thank You👌

[@bertinogroup]

When using an Ethernet connection to the X-Air 18, does the Router need to be connected to a Modem?

[@gfire_productions]

No modem needed. The router is just so you can have a secure connection between your iPad and your mixer. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

[@OMER1133]

Hi, why is not green led lighting once i connect to ethernet cable? is it normal only yellow led ?

[@gfire_productions]

Hey Omer, I'm not sure why that's happening however, check the cable and of course make sure you were actually connected to your router first with your tablet or computer then connect through X-AIR-Edit.

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

Afternoon brother question are you still using this digital mixer to this day as your main mixer? Because I’m an analog guy I use a Yamaha MG12XU to run my sound that’s what I’m use too I like to keep things simple the only reason I want to get and learn the basics of a digital mixer is so I can have iPad control when I have to walk out front of house and make sure it all sounds good but I don’t know wich is the easiest digital mixer to operate or buy between the Behringer, Soundcraft and even mackie has one I’m confused at this point lol!

[@gfire_productions]

Good afternoon bro. Yes, to this day I am 100% digital when I do live sound. I switch between my Behringer XR18 and X32 mixer depending on how many inputs are needed and of course monitor mixes.. Being digital has definitely gave me great advantages because I usually set up on the side of the stage and only go to front of the house with my iPad these days. Analog is definitely sample however you are stuck at the mixer to make any adjustments or changes. Also with analog and mixing front of house, you have to rely on going back-and-forth to the stage to make sure the band is OK with their monitor mixes. As for choice of mixer here is what I absolutely suggest, research which one you find the easiest to operate and meet your specific needs as an audio engineer. There are lots of great options to choose from and everyone you mentioned are great brands as well. I chose Behringer simply because I chose Behringer at the time and have been with that mixer for years. All of my analog mixers are Yamaha and one Tascam in my studio. I have different applications for different mixers but whenever I do live so I definitely use Behringer. I have an analog version of the Krakin featuring a Yamaha MG166X: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIixYYioarWIgrMsi=rxXR5oh6Il54fHD4and a smaller version with the Yamaha MG06x mixer in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYKrZ6l8naqlpMk

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

@@gfire_productions .. thank you I will definitely look into the one you have as well I know it’s going to be an hell of a learning curve when you can’t physically touch knobs and have so much more stuff built in the digital app that I don’t even know how to use but I’m going to try tho I will research the one you have first all I want out of any of them if for it to be reliable that’s it I’ll get back with you and let you know your videos on how to do stuff is spot on I love that!🫡

[@rachelshentonvocalist1102]

Hi, thanks for this video. I’ve been searching for an answer to my problem (I’ve got an xair12) but I have a really dumb question, how do you know which channel is the best WiFi connection? Many thanks

[@gfire_productions]

It has been noted that the built in wifi is weak sometimes and a router secure a better connection between the tablet and mixer. an external router to be super reliable.

[@rachelshentonvocalist1102]

Thank you for you reply. I have bought an external router which I now need to set up and secure with a password. I don’t take my laptop to shows - only iPad. I can set this up with my Xair via external router without the use of a laptop - is this correct? Many thanks

[@gfire_productions]

@@rachelshentonvocalist1102 good morning Rachel. You sure can set this with you iPad only and be secure with the connection. Just connect to the Wi-Fi of your external router with your iPad the same way you were connect to your home Wi-Fi. Next you'll need to simply open up the XAIR app and stare mixing. Note that the iPad always says self to however your mixer was last set up. You can also save and recall shows in the app. When you have a moment let me know how this works out for you as you're practicing at home. Thanks for your support Rachael.

[@rachelshentonvocalist1102]

Hello, thanks again for your help. So I’ve connected the desk to my external router and also connected the iPad to the router, do I need to go into the network settings and change anything on the Xair app from my iPad or will this just automatically work each time it’s switched on?? Many thanks

[@gfire_productions]

@@rachelshentonvocalist1102 iPad will usually auto connect once you set it up. Just have to got to wifi and select you router. When I'm at events, if my router is the only wifi present it auto connects to to router. if there is venue wifi also, I got to wifi setting on iPad and select the router in the Krackin. When I go home after that same iPad connects to my home wifi.

[@garylbardwell9747]

I'm new to the wireless mixer. So my question is how is the router receiving internet/modem or does it have to be connected to the internet? I bought a Midas MR12 and I have hooked it up to the access point, but when i go to a crowed venue to play I lose connection. Can you help with this problem? Gary Bardwell

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Gary. The router in my box is not connected to a modem or the Internet. It only serves as a secure connection between your iPad and the XR18 or in your case the MR12. When you are using these mixers in "access point" they seem to work great in an uncrowded environment. As soon as you enter in the trade shows are crowded environment everyone else also sees that as a Wi-Fi and tries to connect to it resulting in bumping your iPad off of it. To solve this problem use a router and you will have a more secure connection and make sure you password protect the router.

[@garylbardwell9747]

@@gfire_productions Thank you so much for your quick response. I was getting ready to send the unit back because the AP was always getting kicked off the connection and I now understand why. I actually bought an external router today and I'm going to work with the system this weekend. I'm going with the ethernet connection. So far your explanations of the wireless units have been the best. You are the Man.

[@gfire_productions]

@@garylbardwell9747 Cool. I think a lot of videos are more about aspects but many of us need real world answers so I created this channel to help with that. We need support with subscriber though. I wish you well wit you mixer connections.

[@jm4videoable]

I like your detailed instructions in this video. My system is similar, I am connecting to an Access Router which is connected to an Audio Router which is connected to the XR18 (My equipment is in another area and I have connections between the routers. however, I received a lost connection from my iPad to the access router. I rebooted the iPad and attempted to reconnect. The XR18 box does not appear and I notice the IP address is no longer there. I have a pop-up to enter the IP address but I cannot find my data sheet. So how do I retrieve the IP address to enter on my XR18 setup? Thanks.

[@gfire_productions]

Thank you James. I have limited knowledge on access routers however, if it allows you to password protect it, you should do so. Just like the built in wifi of the XR18, I was getting kicked off because too many people with cell phones though my XR18 was wifi so when they all connected, my iPad was getting pinged off. A password protected router fixed that issue. Other than that consider rebooting your router and the XR18 also. Double check the switch on the remote section of the XR18 is in the correct position which is ETHERNET. Check for a faulty cat5e cable. Please share how you fixed the problem my friend.

[@jm4videoable]

@@gfire_productions Thank you for your reply. I spent the day today working on the problem and found the issue as you mentioned in your reply, I rebooted the XR18. Prior to that I went to the router directly connected to the X18 and did not see the XR18 SSID or IP address. After the reboot, vola! My Ipad connected to the Access Router without any configuration changes. I will also look into the password protection option. Will I need to put the password on both the router connected to the XR18 and the access router?. I have a cat45 cable between the router and the access router. Currently, the XR18 is switched to Ethernet. To confirm, I used a computer on the router end and connected to the router via WiFI. I then downloaded the XR18 executable and launched the XR18 GUI. Then I was able to confirm the connection in the Setup section. Any idea what will cause the XR18 to need a reboot? Thanks, I really appreciate the help.

[@gfire_productions]

@@jm4videoable I’m glad you fixed the issue. Sometimes programs just have glitches and need to be reinstated. Advanced networking is out of my league but I for sure password protected my router.

[@jm4videoable]

@@gfire_productions Thanks. I did password-protect the routers. I've had the X18 for a couple years. Do you think it will be wise to do a firmware update? During the troubleshooting, I did reboot the XR18, and then the configuration displayed on the router. Thanks again for your insight. Everything worked well today.

[@gfire_productions]

@@jm4videoable You're welcome. I've updated to firmware 1.5 and all is well. I believe there is a 1.7 version out but I didn't read the release noted yet. I use MAC by the way.

[@giovannirosas4421]

For the router does it have to have actual working Internet? Or is it just use for connection?

[@gfire_productions]

Good morning Giovanni. Just for connection. Thank for watching and supporting our channel.

[@RexyFan]

Great video, great explanation. How would I save a setting ? If I were to use this for church and found a perfect setting for mics and instruments. Is it just File / Save as and then save it from there ?

[@gfire_productions]

Just for you my friend kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLTYniPnNSJd6s

[@gfire_productions]

File / save as / Name the file / save it. Then in the xair edit program click on load / find the file your saved / double click on the file or hit the load button

[@liveatjelleysjamroom7929]

How does one get the Xair app on a MacBook Pro?

[@gfire_productions]

You can download it from this Behring website: www.behringer.com/downloads.html Please consider like, share subscribe. Thanks.

[@liveatjelleysjamroom7929]

Thank you so much! Such a simple thing!

[@OMER1133]

hi G fire, when i connect xr18 to my laptop with wifi, my daw(Logic Pro)/ pc is not finding to mixer, application is only working, it's ok but I can't work it without usb cable when I want recording on my daw, is it normal ?

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Ömer. I do not use any DAWS at the moment however you'll have to connect your xr18 to your PC via USB cable so that your DAW can recognize it as an interface. The Wi-Fi is necessary so that you can connect a tablet or a PC to control the XR18s app called XAIRi Edit. I don't believe you can connect to your PC with just Wi-Fi and Control Logic Pro. I hope this helps.

[@OMER1133]

G Fire Productions thank you for your prompt feedback👍🏼 i tried everything but as it seems that i have to work it via usb cable.. thanks again👋🏻

[@gfire_productions]

Right on. If I discover anything towards what you're trying to accomplish, I'll make a video about it. Keep it in the mix bro.

[@Georgeggg82]

Can I connect my xr18 to the router provided to me by my internet service provider? In other words does it matter if my router has an internet connection?

[@gfire_productions]

Hello George. Yes sir you can. If your xr18 is in a permanent location church, club, studio, home, etc… and you can run a cat5e cable from the router to your mixer, you'll be able to connect through the router that is providing your internet just the same as if it does not have internet like mine. The idea is that your xr18 and pc/tablet are on the same network internet or not. .

[@gfire_productions]

Hello and thanks for watching. At the time of the video I had an iPhone 6 with the following cable and adapters to hook up to channels 17/18 of the mixer; and amzn.to/3wxx8rVamzn.to/4bNAYNI. Now I have an iPhone 12. Because it only has a lightning only port, I now use the following cable to get audio from my phone but power into the phone at the same time: amzn.to/3OY7Dq6 For my iPads I use this adaptor; amzn.to/3uPfZcL

[@funkingitup1805]

How do I use the middle position - "WiFi Client". Thanks

[@gfire_productions]

You will need to know the name of the Wi-Fi network and the password. First you will need to connect to your mixer through one of the other to ways so either Ethernet or Access Point like I did in this video. Next open X-Air Edit to connect to your mixer through one of the two ways I mentioned previously. Click on the Setup button in XAIR Edit and then click the WLAN button. Here is where you enter the details for your router or home network not the XR18. In other words you will need the network name and the password. For the “security” type click WPA2. Then put in the router SSID name and the password. Click apply to send this information to the X air mixer. Quit the X-AIR-Edit app and turn off the mixer. Select the middle Wi-Fi client mode and then turn on the mixer and re-launch X-AIR-Edit. Once I make sure it's restart it you should find a net work and prompt you to connect. If it does not connect reboot your router. Lastly if Wi-Fi client is not working out for you and the two methods that I showed in this video certainly works. Please let me know if this helps. Keep in mind that if you do not have your own router when you go out to makes you will need the Network name and password from the venue if you are performing it. This is the reason why the majority of us probably do not use Wi-Fi client. I think Wi-Fi Klein is good for when your mixer is on a good stable net work like at your home and especially a net work you can trust to work. By bringing my own router as part of the set up I know it's going to work flawlessly because no one else can get on my router unless I give them the password. So in theory access point is for the access point or built-in Wi-Fi and good for close distances but other people could pin you off of this very easily if they think it's a Internet Wi-Fi and try to get on it. Wi-Fi client is good for your own net work to connect your mixer too but will change as you go to different networks and you will again be subject to the venues reliability of their router. Internet is you bringing your own router with you ensuring you are very few other people have access to that net work and password for most stable connection with your tablet, PC or MacBook if you or MAC user

[@funkingitup1805]

@@gfire_productions Wow! Thank you for the detailed response.

[@gfire_productions]

@@funkingitup1805 you're welcome sir.

[@bogdanzivkovic157]

How much does the XAIR app cost? Also, can i use my iPad2?

[@gfire_productions]

The App is free. I have an iPad 3 so I don't know if iPad 2 will work.

[@jasonshaw435]

Is there a need to get an external wifi? Is the built in wifi on the Behringer reliable in your opinion?

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Jason, In my opinion, the built in wifi is ok but only in settings where there is NOT a crowded RF environment or a bunch of other people trying to connect to it. When I'm at trade shows and or large events it sucks. What happens to me with the "built in" wifi is others think it is Internet so they try to connect and it pings or knocks my devices off the connection. The fix: having a password protected router and since then no issues unless I get too far away from the router with my iPad. I hope this helps. I recommend this cheap router: amzn.to/39uBhP8

[@jonasbarbery7193]

@@gfire_productions I am very hesitant to trust built in wifi of this unit.

[@gfire_productions]

@@jonasbarbery7193 I'd be also at this point. In the beginning of using this mixer, I would be in a place where they were not so much potential for RF interference. When I started doing very large gigs I noticed my iPad was getting kicked off the mixer a lot and learned later is because people thought it was Wi-Fi and they tried to connect to it for Internet use. This is called pinging, so my iPad was constantly getting kicked off of the mixer. With a password-protected router I am the only one who can login to it now and anyone else who sees my router only sees the router but can't touch the mixer. My kung fu is strong. lol

[@jonasbarbery7193]

@@gfire_productions thanx for the info. Will be implementing this before the next run of jobs come up.

[@scottugbeva4660]

So Gerald, if I am using the built in Wi-Fi, I don’t need a router or any internet modem?

[@gfire_productions]

That is correct Scott. The purpose of the built-in Wi-Fi is so that you don't need a router. However like many of my counterparts I have found out the hard way that in certain environments the built-in Wi-Fi is not that great sometimes. The router makes my connection to the mixer secure because it is password-protected and no one else can connect to this mixer but me. She is also true you can password protect your building Wi-Fi but the fact is people can steal ping your built-in Wi-Fi enough to knock your tablet off of the mix. If people ping your router it will not affect your connection to your mixer. I hope this helps bro. To reiterate you do not need a router if you are using your built-in Wi-Fi.

[@scottugbeva4660]

@@gfire_productions Thanks a lot G, This video has been super helpful

[@gfire_productions]

@@scottugbeva4660 Word bro and thanks for watching.

[@scottugbeva4660]

@@gfire_productions Hi G, one question, is it just possible for have the mixer connected to a router even if the router has no active internet connections, like just for the sake of creating a secured connection?

[@gfire_productions]

@@scottugbeva4660 Yes sir. That's hoe most of us use the router. No internet just a secure and more reliable connection that the built in wifi. In this video I was in the middle of a field and not internet, just connected through the router: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKmfGSddrF7p8U

[@rickmanondrumsandbass9292]

Hey like your video,, any idea though why Android device not working on external router using xr18, it works perfectly with just the acces point wifi,, thanks

[@gfire_productions]

Hello Rick and thanks for the compliment. I'm not an Android user but you should try first ensuring the XR18 switch is set to "Ethernet" and you router is physically connected to the mixer via cat5 cable. Then connect the Android device to the router you are using. After that open your Xair edit app on the Android device and you should be able to connect to and control the XR18. Let me know if it works bro.

[@silashoutman7852]

I try to Connect my ipad to external router but I dont see my mixer (xr 18) even I open the app

[@gfire_productions]

Good morning and thanks for watching my friend. in the setting of your tablet, PC or MAC you'll connect to your "router", then in the app you'll connect to you mixer. Double check all connections and the Remote switch on the mixer is in the ethernet position. Can you let me know when you get is connected please?

[@everbailey3512]

How much for the x a ir

[@gfire_productions]

Behringer XR18: @t

[@wesleyjeanpierre5856]

Hi when i switch on my xr18 there no wifi signal at all..

[@gfire_productions]

Hi Wesley, make sure the remote switch is set to access point. Also the little hole next to it is a master reset but you'll have to us a paper clip to do the reset if you need to.

[@wesleyjeanpierre5856]

G Fire Productions thank i have use a router with it and it work perfectly thanks a lot for your videos dear..🙂🙂

[@gfire_productions]

Word, Keep the party rocking!

[@MrStubat]

Why not connect the laptop via Ethernet in the second setup. Regardless of how good your wi-fi is Ethernet is a better option.

[@gfire_productions]

Hell MrStubat and thank for watching. Honestly I have never explored that particular option. After a few years of running the mix the way I showed him this video I haven't had problems with it. My goal with this particular video is to simply show how to connect to the the XR18 wirelessly with a tablet or PC through the built in wifi or through a router. Do you run your ex are 18 connected directly to the Internet port?

[@MrStubat]

@@gfire_productions yes Ethernet and also an x-touch via Ethernet.

[@gfire_productions]

@@MrStubat Awesome. I love the concept of the x tough but don't own one yet. Good stuff bro.