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ScreenBeam Pro
Wireless Display for
Intel Pro WiDi
Firmware: V2.11.x.x/V9.11.x.x
User Manual
V0.93
For Catalog # SBWD100BE02/SBWD950P/SBWD960A

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  • Page 1 ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display for Intel Pro WiDi Firmware: V2.11.x.x/V9.11.x.x User Manual V0.93 For Catalog # SBWD100BE02/SBWD950P/SBWD960A...
  • Page 2 Warning This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part I. Getting Started ........................1 1.1. Contents in the Box ....................... 1 1.2. Meeting ScreenBeam Pro ..................... 1 1.2.1. SBWD100BE02 ...................... 2 1.2.2. SBWD950P/SBWD960A ..................2 1.3. System Requirements ....................3 1.3.1. Receiver ......................... 3 1.3.2.
  • Page 4 5.3.12. Setting up HDCP Encryption ................42 5.3.13. Setting up the VGA Compatibility Mode ............. 43 5.3.14. Setting up USB Local Access ................43 5.3.15. Adjusting TV Screen Size ..................44 5.3.16. Setting up Output Aspect Ratio ................45 5.3.17. Setting up One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) ..............

  • Page 5: Part I. Getting Started

    Part I. Getting Started Thank you for your purchase of Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver for Intel Pro WiDi (hereinafter refer to as “ScreenBeam Pro”). The Receiver lets you wirelessly stream what’s on your Intel WiDi or Miracast™ compatible device to your HDTV, including movies, videos, photos, music, and more.

  • Page 6: Sbwd100Be02

    1.2.1. SBWD100BE02 l LED Indicator, indicating power supply status l USB Port, for configuring CMS connection data, firmware update, and USB over network control (UIBC/UoIP) l Reset Button, for resetting the device to default l Video Out Port (HDMI), for connecting to HDTV/projector for video and audio output l Power Input Port, for power supply 1.2.2.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    1.3. System Requirements System requirements for the receiver are shown below: 1.3.1. Receiver To install the Receiver, you must have the following items: A display device with one HDMI port (Type A) or one VGA port An available power outlet 1.3.2.

  • Page 8: Installing The Receiver

    Part II. Installing the Receiver This chapter explains how to connect the Receiver to an HDTV. Make sure you have all the contents from the Receiver’s package available before starting. 2.1. Connecting the Receiver to an HDTV It is quite easy and fast to set up the Receiver. You can complete the connection in just one minute.
  • Page 9 The Receiver is connected to the HDTV, and it is ready for use. Note: Connections to other display devices are similar. (Optional) VGA bypass connection is shown below: Note: The VGA bypass connection is for model SBWD950P/SBWD960A only.

  • Page 10: Setting Up For The First Time

    Part III. Setting Up for the First Time This chapter explains how to connect ScreenBeam Pro for the first time to the source device. There are several source device options: Intel WiDi (Intel Pro WiDi), Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
  • Page 11 From the Project menu, select Add a wireless display. Windows will search for available devices. Note: If you are running Windows 8.1 and the screens above do not appear, go to http://www.actiontec.com/widi81 for the latest software update. Or, you can update your Windows 8.1 via the Windows Update application.
  • Page 12 Note: You should obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device. Your device will connect to the receiver within a few seconds.
  • Page 13 Note: Intel Pro WiDi (Gen 6) will run automatically if your device is compatible with Intel Pro WiDi (Gen 6) and has the app installed. Your device’s screen will be displayed on the HDTV in about ten seconds if Intel WiDi (Gen 6)/Intel Pro WiDi (Gen 6) app is not installed on your device.

  • Page 14: Connecting Via Windows 10

    3.2. Connecting via Windows 10 This section explains how to connect a device running Windows 10 to ScreenBeam Pro. Press the shortcut keys, Windows logo + K, on your keyboard to display the wireless display receiver list. Note: There are other ways to open the wireless display receiver list: Click the Start button, and then select Settings >...
  • Page 15 A PIN entry box is displayed on the screen of your Windows 10 device, and a PIN code and host name (QA-PC01 in this example) of the connecting device are displayed on the HDTV. Type the PIN in the PIN entry box on your device, and then click Connect.
  • Page 16 Note: You should obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device. Your device will connect to the receiver within a few seconds. Note: Intel Pro WiDi (Gen 6) will run automatically if your device is compatible with Intel...

  • Page 17: Connecting Via Intel® Widi App (Gen 4)

    Pro WiDi (Gen 6) and has the app installed. Your device’s screen will be displayed on the HDTV in about ten seconds if Intel WiDi (Gen 6)/Intel Pro WiDi (Gen 6) app is not installed on your device. Refer to 5.3.6.
  • Page 18 Note: You should obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device. Within a few seconds, your device will connect to the receiver.
  • Page 19 A "Connection Successful" screen appears on the device's screen. Click Finished, and the device’s screen will be displayed on the HDTV in about ten seconds.

  • Page 20: Connecting Via Intel® Pro Widi App (Gen 6)

    3.4. Connecting via Intel® Pro WiDi App (Gen 6) ScreenBeam Pro supports Managed Meetings, which is only available with Intel® Pro WiDi. To use this feature, ScreenBeam Pro must have the AGO feature enabled. Note: To use the Intel® Pro WiDi Managed Meeting feature, you must install the Intel Pro WiDi software on an Intel®...
  • Page 21 Note: You should obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device.
  • Page 22 Your WiDi device will connect to the receiver within a few seconds. Click the Duplicate button to mirror your screen on the HDTV.
  • Page 23 Or, click the Manage button and select the Manage the display option for advanced meeting management options.

  • Page 24: Tips For Optimal Performance

    3.5. Tips for Optimal Performance For optimal performance, you can try these tips: • Keep the Receiver within line-of-sight of the source device. Doing this will help ensure the Receiver receives the best possible signal. • The Receiver's optimal wireless range is within 30 feet from the source device. However, actual range and effectiveness depends on many factors, including other sources of interference and the building materials used in the surrounding structure.

  • Page 25: Control And Display

    Receiver. 4.1. Intel Pro WiDi and Managed Meeting ScreenBeam Pro supports the Managed Meetings feature, which is provided with Intel Pro WiDi. The Managed Meetings feature allows meeting participants to share their screens interactively, or allow the moderator (the user who has selected the “Manage the display”...

  • Page 26: Display Mode

    4.2. Display Mode The Receiver supports three display modes when connected with a compatible wireless display application (Intel WiDi or Windows 8.1/10 Project, for example). In Windows, press the Windows logo and P keys simultaneously ( + P) to launch the display options and select the desired display mode from the options.
  • Page 27 This may take 10-15 seconds. Use the USB keyboard, mouse, or trackpad to control the source device. Note: UoIP is compatible with Intel WiDi only.

  • Page 28: Part V. Device Management For It Administrator

    Part V. Device Management for IT Administrator ScreenBeam Pro provides a local management web server to manage the device. With the web server, IT administrators can setup, configure and upgrade the receiver. 5.1. Log into the Local Management Web Server There are two situations: when autonomous GO is enabled and when it is disabled.

  • Page 29: When Autonomous Go Is Disabled

    3. The web server login interface appears. Type the username and password in the Username and Password boxes and click the Login button. Note: By default, the Username is “Administrator” and Password is “WiDi”. You can modify the username and password in the local management web page. Refer to Section 5.3.2. Setting up Login Username and Password for the Local Management for detail.
  • Page 30 2. Right-click the Wi-Fi network icon in the Notification Area of your source device and select Open Network and Sharing Center. 3. The Network and Sharing Center window appears. Click Set up a new connection or network. 4. The Set up a new connection or network window appears. Choose the Manually connect to a wireless network option.
  • Page 31 5. The Manually connect to a wireless network window appears. Type in or select the following information. Network name: The SSID of the ScreenBeam Pro receiver you wish to connect to. Security type: WPA2 Personal Encryption type: AES Security key: 12345678 (default) 6.
  • Page 32 this wireless network when it is in range. Otherwise, leave this box unchecked. 7. You have added the receiver’s SSID successfully. Click Close. 8. Your device will connect to the SSID automatically if you have selected “Start this connection automatically”. Otherwise, go to the Networks page by clicking the Network icon in the Notification Area and connect to the SSID.

  • Page 33: When Ssid Broadcast Is Enabled

    10. The web server login interface appears. Type the username and password in the Username and Password boxes and click the Login button. Note: By default, the Username is “Administrator” and Password is “WiDi”. You can modify the username and password in the local management web page. Refer to Section 5.3.2. Setting up Login Username and Password for the Local Management for detail.
  • Page 34 Note: If the network information display is disabled, you can find the SSID of the receiver on the Wi-Fi connection list by following these tips: the SSID of the receiver is in this format “Actiontec-SBWD-xxxxxx”, and the last four characters are the same as the last four of the receiver name.
  • Page 35 Note: By default, the network security key is “12345678”. Note: You can modify this SSID and its password in the local management web page. Refer to Section 5.3.27. Modifying the Receiver’s Wireless Network Name (SSID) for detail. 4. Access the URL address ("https://192.168.51.1" in this example) with a web browser on the laptop.

  • Page 36: Log Out

    Note: By default, the Username is “Administrator” and Password is “WiDi”. You can modify the username and password in the local management web page. Refer to Section 5.3.2. Setting up Login Username and Password for the Local Management for detail. The username and password are case sensitive.

  • Page 37: Configuring The Receiver

    The display language changes immediately. Note: This setting changes the webpage’s display language only. 5.3. Configuring the Receiver After you have logged into the web server, you can configure ScreenBeam Pro on the webpage. 5.3.1. Renaming the Receiver Follow the procedure below to rename the receiver: 1.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Login Username And Password For The Local Management Console

    3. Type a new name in the Device Name box. 4. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.2. Setting up Login Username and Password for the Local Management Console You can modify the user name and password for logging into the local management server. Follow the procedure below to modify the receiver’s login username and password: 1.

  • Page 39: Setting Up The Receiver's Display Language

    5.3.3. Setting up the Receiver’s Display Language Follow the procedure below to change the receiver’s display language: 1. Go to the Device Configuration tab page by clicking the Device Configuration tab. 2. Choose a desired language from the Display Language drop-down box. Currently available languages are Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Managed Meetings

    Note: The receiver’s new host name takes effect after the reboot. 5.3.5. Setting up Managed Meetings The Managed Meetings function allows meeting participants to share the wireless display interactively, or allows the meeting moderator to manage the display requests from the meeting participants.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Inactive Source Grace Period For Managed Meetings

    5. The receiver reboots, and new settings take effect after the reboot. 5.3.6. Setting up Inactive Source Grace Period for Managed Meetings For the source devices that do not have the Intel Pro WiDi or WiDi (Gen 6) installed, these devices will present on the display device in a short period of time after they have connected to the receiver.

  • Page 42: Setting Up Pin Pairing Method

    4. The receiver reboots, and new settings take effect after the reboot. 5.3.8. Setting up PIN Pairing Method For security purpose, you may be required to connect to ScreenBeam Pro with a PIN. You can define the PIN pairing method in the local management page.

  • Page 43: Managing Hdmi/Vga Port Output

    be able to connect with the ScreenBeam receiver if this mode is enabled. Refer to the device’s user manual for detail about enabling the PIN connection. Random: A PIN code is generated randomly by the system and displayed on the connected HDTV/projector. Static: Users can define seven (7) digits, and then the system generates an eight (8) digit PIN with that seven digits included.

  • Page 44: Setting Up Widi Lower Bandwidth

    Screensaver: Selecting this option, the system will run the screensaver after the defined idle time expires. Users can define the idle time in the Wait time box. Note: 5-9999 seconds are allowed. HDMI Off: Selecting this option, the HDMI output will be turned off after the defined idle time expires.

  • Page 45: Setting Up Force Edid At Rtsp M3

    If the EDID data provided by the display device is not compatible with the video source (such as ScreenBeam Pro), the video display may show a distorted or blank screen. The Force EDID at RTSP M3 feature is used to override the information from the EDID data, and outputs 1080p/i resolution.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Hdcp Encryption

    5.3.12. Setting up HDCP Encryption HDCP Encryption is supported by most display devices and may be required by some. Disabling this feature may improve the video performance when high interactivity is desired. Also in certain setups, some HDMI switches may have problem with the HDCP encryption and this feature is provided for the compatibility issue.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Vga Compatibility Mode

    5.3.14. Setting up USB Local Access A USB port is provided on the ScreenBeam Pro wireless display receiver for multi-purpose uses. You can set up the USB port in the local management page. Follow the procedure below to set up the USB port: Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab.

  • Page 48: Adjusting Tv Screen Size

    Disable: Select "Disable" to disable the USB port on the receiver. Only allow firmware update: Select "Only allow firmware update" to allow users to update firmware for the receiver through the USB port. Enable: Select "Enable" to allow full functions of the USB port. In this case, users not only can upgrade the receiver, but also can control the source device by connecting a keyboard/mouse to the receiver via the USB port (with the User Input Back Channel (UIBC) or USB over IP (UoIP) function enabled).

  • Page 49: Setting Up Output Aspect Ratio

    Ÿ Allow source device to override overscan value: When this option is enabled (checked), the overscan value is in consistence with the setting on the source device. Otherwise, the overscan value is in consistence with the setting on the receiver. 3.

  • Page 50: Setting Up One Touch Play (Hdmi-Cec)

    5.3.17. Setting up One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) Follow the procedure below to set up the receiver’s One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) function: 1. Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2. Go to the One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) line, and set the One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) feature to On or Off.

  • Page 51: Updating The Receiver's Background Image

    2. Go to the Transmit Power line, and select an option from the Transmit Power drop-down box. Lower transmit power can reduce interference to the nearby devices. However, higher transmit power can ensure longer working distance. 3. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. Note: This feature is available on SBWD950A model only.

  • Page 52: Updating The Receiver's Screensaver Image

    Note: Ÿ The images must be in .png and .jpeg/.jpg formats. Ÿ The file size must not exceed 2.5 MB. Ÿ The best image size is 1280*720 pixels (width x height). 4. Click the Apply button to upload the background image to the receiver. 5.

  • Page 53: Setting Up Network Information Display On Tv Screen

    Saver Image box. 3. The Choose File to Upload window appears. Select an image for the screensaver and click the Open button to confirm. Note: Ÿ The image must be in .png format. Ÿ The file size must not exceed 200 KB. Ÿ...

  • Page 54: Setting Up Autonomous Group Owner (Ago)

    Go to the Network Settings tab page by clicking the Network Settings tab. To enable/disable the Show network information on TV screen feature, go to the Show network information on TV screen line, and set the feature to Enable or Disable.

  • Page 55: Setting Up Communication Channel

    communication. In a Wi-Fi P2P group, the group owner operates as an access point and all other devices are clients. After AGO is enabled, the receiver will work as the P2P group owner. To use the Managed Meetings (Intel® Pro WiDi) function, AGO must be enabled. Follow the procedure below to set up the receiver’s AGO: 1.

  • Page 56: Setting Up Group Owner Intent

    1. Go to the Network Settings tab page by clicking the Network Settings tab. 2. Select a desired channel from the Channel Number drop-down box. Channels from 1 to 13 belong to the 2.4 GHz band; and channels from 36 to 165 belong to the 5 GHz band.

  • Page 57: Setting Up P2P Network Parameters

    2. Select a desired value from the Group Owner Intent drop-down box. Note: The larger the value is, the more likely the receiver becomes the group owner of the P2P connection. 3. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 4.

  • Page 58: Setting Up Wireless Network Parameters

    P2P Wireless Network Name (SSID) and P2P Wireless Network Password: Reserved. P2P IP Address: It is the IP address of the receiver in a peer to peer connection. This IP address is displayed in the lower part of the Ready to connect screen. It is used to access the local management server when AGO is enabled.
  • Page 59 2. Go to the Wireless Interface Settings section, and properly configure the network parameters. Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Wireless Network Password: The SSID and password for accessing the receiver’s wireless network. The SSID is displayed when AGO is disabled. Wireless IP Address: It is the IP address of the local management web server.

  • Page 60: Modifying The Receiver's Wireless Network Name (Ssid)

    4. The receiver reboots, and new settings take effect after the reboot. 5.3.27. Modifying the Receiver’s Wireless Network Name (SSID) When AGO is disabled, you can modify the receiver’s wireless network name (SSID). Follow the procedure below to modify the receiver’s SSID: Go to the Network Settings tab page by clicking the Network Settings tab.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Broadcast Network Name

    The receiver reboots, and the new SSID takes effect after the reboot. 5.3.28. Setting up Broadcast Network Name Follow the procedure below to set up the receiver’s Broadcast Network Name: Go to the Network Settings tab page by clicking the Network Settings tab. To enable/disable the Broadcast Network Name feature, go to the Wireless Interface Settings section, and set the Broadcast Network Name feature to Enable/Disable.
  • Page 62 Go to the Wireless Connection Property Settings section, and configure the parameters according to specific requirements. Network Name: The SSID of the wireless router (AP). Security Type: Select a security type, the one you have selected on your wireless router. Available security types are Open, Shared, WPA-PSK[TKIP], WPA2-PSK[AES], WPA-PSK[TKIP]+WPA2-PSK[AES], PEAP/MSCHAPV2, and EAP-TLS.

  • Page 63: Setting Up The Receiver's Ip Address

    Note: Currently, only certificates in the “.pem” format are supported, and the certificates must be generated using the “DER encoded binary X.509” method. The length of the certificate file name must not exceed 64 bytes, and the file size must be less than 100 KB.

  • Page 64: Specifying A Dns Server For The Receiver

    5.3.31. Specifying a DNS Server for the Receiver Follow the procedure below to specify a DNS server for the receiver: Go to the Remote Management tab page by clicking the Remote Management tab. Go to the TCP/IP Setting section, and set the DNS Assignment to Auto or Static. Auto: The receiver will be assigned a DNS server automatically.

  • Page 65: Specifying A Local Management Communication Port For The Receiver

    Go to the Central Management System Setting section, and define the CMS Host and the CMS Port. CMS Host: It is the IP address or the FQDN/hostname/domain name/alias name (if you have properly configured the DNS server and the DHCP server) of the server that hosts the ScreenBeam CMS.

  • Page 66: Rebooting The Receiver

    Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.34. Rebooting the Receiver Follow the procedure below to reboot the receiver: 1. Go to the Maintenance tab page by clicking the Maintenance tab. 2. Click the Yes button next to “Reboot Receiver”. 3.

  • Page 67: Upgrading The Receiver

    Follow the procedure below to upgrade your receiver: 1. Log into ScreenBeam Pro’s web server, and go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2. Set the USB Local Access feature to Only allow firmware update, or Enable.
  • Page 68 Note: You must disconnect your device (laptop, ultrabook, smartphone or tablet) from the receiver before upgrading your receiver. 10. Plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on ScreenBeam Pro. 11. The Receiver starts to update its firmware automatically. Firmware upgrade status messages appear on your TV.
  • Page 69 13. You may now remove the USB flash drive when you see the "Ready to connect" screen again.

  • Page 70: Part Vi. Faqs And Troubleshooting

    (Q) What is AGO mode? (A) AGO stands for Autonomous Group Owner. By default, this mode is enabled for ScreenBeam Pro receiver and allows IT to manage the Miracast (P2P) operating channel. Conventional Miracast receiver such as ScreenBeam, ScreenBeam Mini2, and Education 2 do not offer this feature.
  • Page 71 (Q) Where can I obtain the latest Intel graphics driver, Intel wireless driver, and Intel WiDi application? (A) https://downloadcenter.intel.com (Q) How many participants can connect to ScreenBeam Pro receiver during Managed meetings session? (A) Up to 16 participants. (Q) What's Actiontec CMS? (A) CMS is Actiontec's ScreenBeam Central Management System software.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    (default). 6.2. Troubleshooting In some instances Windows 8.1 Miracast does not have the "Add a wireless display" option, or Intel WiDi application may have problem to connect if there's a VPN software running on the system. If this occurs, please disable your VPN temporarily to confirm and consult with the VPN vendor on how to allow Miracast/WiDi.
  • Page 73 In some instances video playback is not smooth when the system is running in battery mode. Resolution: Plug in AC power. In some instances a 2nd PC attempting to pair to a ScreenBeam receiver that is already in exclusive mode/use by another user is presented a PIN window but no PIN is displayed on the ScreenBeam receiver when they should receive a message telling them the receiver is in exclusive use.

  • Page 74: Appendix I. Specifications (Model: Sbwd960A)

    Appendix I. Specifications (Model: SBWD960A) General • Language: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Dutch, Korean, Spanish, Italian, and Russian • Dimensions: 6.61 x 6.61 x 1.36 inch (168.0 x 168.0 x 34.5 mm) Video • H.264 compression •...
  • Page 75 • Intel® WiDi/Intel® Pro WiDi Regulatory Compliance • Warranty: Localized to country of sale Environmental • Operating temperature: 0 ºC to 40 ºC (32 ºF to 104 ºF) • Storage temperature: 0 ºC to 70 ºC (32 ºF to 158 ºF) •...

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