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ActionTec Screenbeam 960 Deployment Manual

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  • Page 1 Deployment Guide Wireless Display over LAN Version 1.0...
  • Page 2 United States of America and/or other countries, and Actiontec Electronics Inc. does not claim any proprietary interest in the rights or marks of others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part I Introduction ......................4 Key Features ....................... 4 System Requirements for Display Devices ............5 ScreenBeam Network Requirements ..............5 ScreenBeam Display Requirements ..............6 Related Documents ..................... 6 Part II Setting up ScreenBeam ................... 7 Part III Configuring the Infrastructure Network ..............

  • Page 4: Part I Introduction

    ScreenBeam 960 allows for an optimal experience in installation, deployment, management and end-user satisfaction. Native P2P screen mirroring with direct connection via Miracast is built into ScreenBeam 960 for Windows 10/8.1 and Android 4.2 and later Miracast devices. The information contained in this document outlines the general features, requirements and recommendations for all other presentation scenarios for ScreenBeam 960, including streaming over LAN using apps and native macOS/iOS screen mirroring.

  • Page 5: System Requirements For Display Devices

    1.2 System Requirements for Display Devices The minimum system requirements of devices used to connect to ScreenBeam 960 with firmware 9.15.39.0 (or later) are: OS: MS Windows 7 with SP2 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, and Android 4.2 or later •...

  • Page 6: Screenbeam Display Requirements

    1.4 ScreenBeam Display Requirements ScreenBeam 960 requires a display with available HDMI or VGA port supporting 720p/WXGA resolution or higher. 1080p or higher is recommended. 1.5 Related Documents To better understand the deployment of ScreenBeam Wireless Display, and its display...

  • Page 7: Part Ii Setting Up Screenbeam

    Log In To The Local Management Web GUI (No SSID)’ 2. Follow the steps to connect to the local management page for the ScreenBeam 960. 3. In the Features Tab, check that ‘Wireless display over LAN’ is enabled for the desired scenarios.
  • Page 8 Refer to the receiver’s user manual or Quick Start Guide for details on how to access the receiver’s Local Management Interface. Note: Actiontec recommends reboot of the receiver after settings changes whenever possible. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Part Iii Configuring The Infrastructure Network

    WAPs in a network without the corresponding bandwidth burden. Consult the documentation from the WAP manufacturer or network vendor on how to deploy such solutions. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 10: Wireless Network

    Dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz support for WAPs is strongly recommended. ScreenBeam 960 does not support Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) channel for wireless connectivity. Dynamic Frequency Selection is required in the 5GHz band so that wireless connection on DFS channels automatically switches when in use by other applications such as radar.

  • Page 11: Connecting Receiver To Infrastructure Network

    A network ping response time under 20ms is desirable to ensure excellent end-user wireless presentation experiences. The IP address of ScreenBeam 960 receiver is displayed by default on the Ready to Connect screen on the attached display.

  • Page 12: Part Iv Setup Topology

    Part IV Setup Topology 4.1 Introduction ScreenBeam 960 can be set up in different room types. This section outlines the most common setup topologies for ScreenBeam deployments. 4.2 Meeting Room The recommended setup for an office/meeting room is placing ScreenBeam 960 receiver on the guest network/VLAN.

  • Page 13: Classroom

    4.3 Classroom The recommended setup for a classroom environment is to place the ScreenBeam 960 receiver on a LAN/VLAN dedicated to the ScreenBeam. This will allow the teacher/staff member to present directly. In this scenario, the network administrator must configure the required ports for the staff client system to communicate and stream to ScreenBeam receiver.

  • Page 14: Part V Ios/Macos Native Screen Mirroring

    Part V iOS/macOS Native Screen Mirroring 5.1 Introduction ScreenBeam 960 now offers iOS/macOS native screen mirroring. This feature allows iOS 9 and later devices, and macOS 10.10 and later devices produced from 2012 onward, to have wireless screen display. Unlike Windows 10/8.1 native screen mirroring using...
  • Page 15 Off to turn native screen mirroring off. The macOS device will stop mirroring to the front-of-room display. Note: DRM-protected content from apps or browsers cannot be displayed from a macOS device to the ScreenBeam front-of-room display. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 16: Ios Native Screen Mirroring

    Center, or inward from the top-right corner on newer versions of iOS, then tap on the Screen Mirroring button: 2. A list of receivers will pop up on the screen. Select the ScreenBeam receiver to present to by tapping on the receiver name: © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 17 Control Center. Tap on Screen Mirroring, then tap on Stop Mirroring. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 18 In such cases, the app itself will need to be updated. Note: DRM-protected content from apps or browsers cannot be displayed from an iOS device to the ScreenBeam front-of-room display. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 19: Part Vi Miracast Over Infrastructure

    Part VI Miracast Over Infrastructure 6.1 Introduction The ScreenBeam 960 supports native Miracast using peer-to-peer (P2P) connection. In some circumstances, it may be desirable to carry Miracast traffic over the existing network infrastructure into the ScreenBeam’s Ethernet port. Cases requiring this type of connection...
  • Page 20 4. If a PIN is requested, enter the number displayed on the front-of-room display: Note: If no PIN number is displayed on the front-of-room screen, use the PIN provided by the device administrator or, if none, use 12345670. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 21 Note: For additional display options such as extended desktop, use the Windows key + P key combination to bring up the screen as shown below while connected to the ScreenBeam. The option you choose will be remembered for future wireless display connections. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 22: Part Vii Installing Wireless Display Over Lan Software

    LAN Software 7.1 Introduction ScreenBeam 960 allows for a no-app wireless presentation experience on Windows 10/8.1 devices, 2012 and later Macs running macOS 10.10 and later, and iOS 9 and later devices. Users of Windows 7 devices, pre-2012 Macs with macOS 10.10 or later, as well as certain iOS 11 and later users desiring an alternative wireless presentation solution will require additional software installation as outlined below.

  • Page 23: Install Macos Application

    1. Go to https://support.screenbeam.com and click on the ScreenBeam 960 product page. On the ScreenBeam 960 page, scroll down to the Download ScreenBeam Software section and open the link to Download Mac OSX wireless display software. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 24: Windows 7 Installation

    Administrator access. Go to https://support.screenbeam.com and click on the ScreenBeam 960 product page, then download the ScreenBeam Wireless Display app for Windows. To install, double click on the file to start the installation. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 25: Part Viii Setting Up Firewall

    Wireless display over LAN: 35507 (TCP) • 8554 (TCP) • 24030 (UDP) • The firewall must allow incoming connections for the app “test-wfd” if enabled, as follows: © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 26: Windows 7

    8.2 Windows 7 To enable Wireless Display over LAN, open the following ports in the Windows network and firewall settings: 35507 (TCP) • 7326 (TCP) • 24030 (UDP) • © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 27 Ensure the “awdtsp” service is also started. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 28: Part Ix Connecting To Receiver

    3. Start the ScreenBeam Wireless Display application. The application starts and scans for ScreenBeam receivers: 4. The application then discovers ScreenBeam receivers on the same LAN and displays them in the list: © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 29 5. Double click a receiver in the list to connect to the receiver. A PIN entry box appears: 6. Enter the PIN and click “Connect” to connect to the receiver: © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 30 7. The application will connect to the receiver after a brief delay: 8. The device screen should now be mirrored on the front-of-room display. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

  • Page 31: Windows 7

    1. Make sure that Wi-Fi on the source device is turned on. 2. Confirm that the source device and the ScreenBeam receiver are connected to the same LAN. 3. Start the Actiontec ScreenBeam Cast application. The application starts and scans for ScreenBeam receivers. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 32 4. The application discovers ScreenBeam receivers in the network and displays them in the list: © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 33 5. Select a receiver in the list and click “Connect” to connect to the receiver. Note: Only receivers connected on the same LAN as the device can be used when using this application. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 34 Note: Refer to the receiver’s User Manual for details about the PIN. If the PIN is not displayed on the connected screen, the network setup and ports will need to be checked. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...
  • Page 35 7. The application will connect to the receiver after a brief delay: 8. The device’s screen should now be mirrored on the room display. © 2018 Actiontec Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. ScreenBeam Deployment Guide...

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