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  • Page 1 WC-COA WC-COA-I Coalesce Network Deployment Guide Contact FREE 24/7 technical support or order toll-free in the U.S. Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S.: call 724-746-5500) • www.blackbox.com • info@blackbox.com Information...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer: Black Box Network Services shall not be liable for damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential or cost of cover damages, resulting from any errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Network Services may revise this document at any time without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.8 Set Up Displays Near You ............................16 2.8.1 No Discovery ..............................16 2.8.2 The Black Box Recommemded Method: Coalesce Directory Service (CDS) ............16 2.8.3 Universal CDS Override with a DNS Entry ......................17 2.8.4 Broadcast Discovery ............................17 Appendix A.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Coalesce—Wireless Visual Collaboration Coalesce provides enterprise-class wireless collaboration and media streaming to any display. Once deployed, the Coalesce supports multiple, simultaneous user devices connected to a room display over a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Laptops, tablets, and phones can use a Web browser or the free Coalesce client app to connect, share media, and control the display, improving meeting engagement and fostering collaboration.

  • Page 5: Coalesce Topology

    Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Configuration page. The Network tab provides administrators the ability to enable/disable both the Coalesce unit's Ethernet port and the Coalesce unit's wireless capabilities, with additional settings/options available for each option when they are enabled. In addition, the Firewall between the Coalesce unit's Ethernet and wireless connections can be set to allow for Internet to pass through from the Ethernet port to the Coalesce unit's wireless network.

  • Page 6: Network Deployment Modes

    Chapter 1: Introduction Coalesce Topology Coalesce Display Diagram Mac OSX LCD/Projector/Video Wall Windows Video Cable iOS iPads/iPods Android Tablets Coalesce Windows SurfacePro Tablets Coalesce Client Software Wired/Wireless Network iOS phones Android phones iOS iPads, iPods, iPhones Mac OSX AirPlay Figure 1-2. Coalesce topology diagram. 1.5 Network Deployment Modes The Coalesce features both Ethernet and wireless capabilities, which can each be enabled/disabled and configured independently.

  • Page 7: Deploying The Coalesce

    Coalesce unit's Ethernet and wireless ports, so when the Coalesce is attached to multiple networks, your networks remain separate and secure. When attaching to multiple networks, Black Box recommends connecting to the primary network (e.g. the enterprise network for corporate users) via the Coalesce unit's Ethernet port, and connecting to any secondary network (e.g. an existing guest network) via the Coalesce unit's wireless.
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-1. Common deployment configurations. Setup Business Scenario Network Configuration Go to Section Off-Network WAP Visitor centers and other meeting spaces where Enables the Coalesce unit's WAP mode. Coalesce users do not require/have access to the The wireless collaboration hotspot does existing enterprise network.

  • Page 9: Coalesce Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2. Coalesce Deployment 2.1 Coalesce WAP Mode Deployment (Off-Network) This configuration is valuable for spaces that don’t have an existing network, or for areas where Coalesce users do not have access to the existing network. This may include visitor centers, common areas, and ad hoc meeting spaces where users want to quickly Select a Display and share media from their own devices but do not necessarily need connection to an existing network—such as a corporate or campus network—while collaborating.

  • Page 10: Dedicated Wireless Network Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.2 Dedicated Wireless Network Deployment This configuration is valuable for visitor centers, common areas, and ad hoc meeting spaces where users want to quickly Select a Display and share media from their own devices but do not necessarily need connection to an existing network—such as a corporate or campus network—while collaborating.

  • Page 11: Single Enterprise Network Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.3 Single Enterprise Network Deployment The single network configuration is typical in organizations with a single network and meeting spaces already wired for network access. In these settings, any user with access to the existing network will have access to the Coalesce display(s). Shared *Only needed for Coalesce...

  • Page 12: Dedicated Vlan Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.4 Dedicated VLAN Deployment These configurations are valuable for visitor centers, common areas, and ad hoc meeting spaces where users want to quickly Select a Display and share media from their own devices but do not necessarily need broad access to the existing network— such as a corporate or campus network—while sharing media to the display.

  • Page 13: Bridged Multiple Networks Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.5 Bridged Multiple Networks Deployment Coalesce units can be deployed across subnets and VLANs when users on different networks need to connect to the same Coalesce display. Coalesce supports multiple networks and can be configured to support access across subnets and VLANs for collaboration among parties with different network access, such as organizations with enterprise and guest networks.

  • Page 14: Dual Network Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.6 Dual Network Deployment Valuable for meeting spaces with enterprise network users and guest network users, the Coalesce units can be attached simultaneously to the enterprise network via Ethernet and the guest network via the Coalesce unit's wireless capabilities, providing access for users on both networks.

  • Page 15: Enterprise Network Plus Wap Deployment

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.7 Enterprise Network Plus WAP Deployment Valuable for meeting spaces with network users and visitors/guests, the Coalesce units can be connected to an existing network and be setup as a Wireless Access Point simultaneously, providing users with two ways to connect to the Coalesce and participate in the session.

  • Page 16: Set Up Displays Near You

    How to Setup: 1. Download the Coalesce Directory Service (CDS) software from the Black Box website: www.blackbox.com. 2. Install CDS on a Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 9, or Windows 10 machine—or a VM—on the same network as your Coalesce units.

  • Page 17: Universal Cds Override With A Dns Entry

    Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.8.3 Universal CDS Override with a DNS Entry With CDS installed, configuring DNS will enable users to view and select displays available for connection without entering the CDS IP address on their client device. Furthermore, any client, including clients downloaded from the app store for mobile devices, will see Coalesce enabled displays as soon as they join the network.

  • Page 18: Appendix A. Coalesce Port Diagram

    Appendix A: Coalesce Port Diagram Appendix A. Coalesce Port Diagram The Coalesce Port Diagram shows the ports the Coalesce uses to communicate with different components over your network. Port diagrams corresponding to the unique network deployment options are provided on Sections 2.1 through 2.7 of this docu- ment.

  • Page 19: Appendix B. Enable Ios Sharing On Your Network

    UDP 1679-1693 (unicast). AirPlay traffic inbound to the Coalesce client devices on TCP 7001 should also be allowed. Not all deployments and configurations will require all of these ports/routes to be open. If you need assistance or have questions about setting up iOS mirroring, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com. 877-877-2269 | blackbox.com/Coalesce...
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