Setup to Connect the GCQuad to Original FSX/FSX 2018 with Wifi

Setup to Connect the GCQuad to Original FSX/FSX 2018 with Wifi

If you are able to connect the GCQuad to your computer but having trouble connecting in the software please see the steps in the guide referenced below:
  • Connecting a GCQuad to FSX 2018 Software: Click HERE
 
 
If you are having trouble connecting the GCQuad to your computer, please see the steps below:
To connect the GCQuad via WIFI, you will need to first know if your computer gets Internet via Ethernet cable or WiFi?
 
For Internet via a hardwired Ethernet cable:
  1. Go to your WIFI settings and search for your GCQuad signal "GCQ00..."
  2. Select 'Connect' and then click the link that says 'Connect Using A Security Key Instead'
  3. Type in the GCQuad WIFI security key: FSSPORTS and wait for it to say 'No internet, Secured'
  4. Open FSX and use the Device Connection Manager to connect your GCQuad to FSX: http://www.foresightsports.com/sites/default/files/files/Device%20Connection%20in%20FSX%20v3_0_0.pdf
 
For Internet via WiFi, you will need to know if your FSX version is ONLINE or DONGLE:
If your software is the DONGLE version, then disconnect your WIFI Internet connection first and then follow steps 1-4 above.
If your software is the ONLINE version:
  1. Open the software first
  2. Minimize the software without exiting. This may require changing your software display settings to be windowed.
  3. Disconnect your WIFI Internet connection
  4. Lastly, follow steps 1-4 above.
* Note: You may also select to wire your computer to the internet from an Ethernet Connection, freeing up the WiFi option to connect to your GCQuad.*
* Another option is to purchase a USB WiFi Adapter for your computer to allow two WiFi connection to take place at the same time. *

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