The NetX communicates directly with the iPronto only when it is being configured, so during setup the WAP does not need to be powered up.

However, once configured, the NetX only communicates via a WAP. This arrangement allows multiple WAPs to be used to increase the Wi-Fi coverage area and hence increase the maximum distance between the iPronto and any NetX device.

So for reliable iPronto to NetX communications both devices must be in range of one or more WAPs on the same wired network. The WAPs must have the same SSID and WEP settings and are probably best set on different non-overlapping RF channels e.g. 1, 6 or 11.

Using the NetX has advantages even if it is in the same room as the iPronto because it will not suffer macro failures that can happen if the iPronto's IR gets blocked during the sequence for any reason.