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  • Page 1 AirServer Connect User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Miracast ..................................19 Advanced Features ................................20 Remote Management..............................21 USB Wi-Fi Adapter: Connecting AirServer Connect to a wireless network ................. 22 Connecting a wireless network ............................22 Known Limitations ................................23 Some live-streaming apps such as Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/HBO, do not work with AirServer ......23 Black borders around my mirrored image ........................

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome The days of looking for cables and adapters, switching inputs and hoping for things to work are gone. AirServer Connect takes everything we have learned as pioneers in wireless screen mirroring and puts it all into one easy to use hardware unit.

  • Page 4: Set Up Your Airserver Connect

    EULA and Warranty Certificate With the AirServer Connect, you can choose to connect to a display via either HDMI or VGA cable. If your display has other video inputs such as DisplayPort or DVI, you can purchase adapters or cables that fit. We recommend using digital connections such as HDMI when possible.

  • Page 5: The Home Screen

    The AirServer Connect home screen contains information on how to connect your device. The settings menu as well as the QR code for AirServer Connect iOS app and End Session buttons are accessible using a USB keyboard, mouse or a touch enabled screen.

  • Page 6: Configuring Basic Settings

    Settings menu. This is particularly important in an environment with multiple AirServer Connect devices. 1. In the Personalisation section you can give the AirServer Connect a unique friendly name such as the room name or number. This name will be visible when selecting the AirServer to cast to, for Remote Management as well as part of the Wi-Fi guest network name.

  • Page 7: Screen Mirroring Methods

    You can mirror your Mac display or use AirServer Connect as an extended display for your Mac. First make sure your device is on the same network as the AirServer Connect. This can be either through the Wi-Fi guest network on the AirServer Connect or through the building infrastructure network.

  • Page 8: Google Cast

    AirServer Connect User Guide Google Cast Android First make sure your device is on the same network as the AirServer Connect. This can be either through the Wi-Fi guest network on the AirServer Connect or through the building network. If your device is not connected to the same network as the AirServer Connect, you can join the Wi-Fi guest network of AirServer Connect.

  • Page 9: Miracast

    Infrastructure has shorter connection times and has proven to be more stable and is thus recommended when possible. Earlier Windows Versions and Linux Microsoft Windows 7 and Linux do not support Miracast natively. However, it is possible to connect to AirServer Connect by using the Google Chrome browser.

  • Page 10: Samsung, Lg And Some Other Android Devices

    AirServer Connect User Guide Samsung, LG and some other Android devices The Android operating system has support for Miracast, but by default it is not enabled. Samsung and some other Android device manufacturers have enabled Miracast, often using a different name.

  • Page 11: On-Screen Settings

    AirServer Connect User Guide On-screen Settings This section guides you through the settings menu of the AirServer Connect. If you have trouble getting into the settings menu see The Home Screen and Navigating Menus sections. About The About menu shows detailed information about the AirServer Connect unit. Details in this menu can be helpful for troubleshooting if you need to contact AirServer support for some reason.

  • Page 12: Personalization

    Personalization In the Personalization section you can give the AirServer Connect a unique Friendly Name such as the room name or number. This name will be shown when you select where to mirror to from your device as well in the name of the Wi-Fi guest hotspot.

  • Page 13: Updates

    AirServer Connect User Guide Updates In the Updates section, it is possible to check and install new updates, as well as disabling Automatic Updates. Automatic Updates provide new features and security enhancements required to protect this device and other on the same network from potential threats.

  • Page 14: Advanced

    It’s also possible to set the Energy Settings for your AirServer Connect. Enabling the power management will turn off the video output from the AirServer Connect and screens that support VESA DPMS will go into standby mode.

  • Page 15: Ethernet

    You can set a Passphrase for this guest network. The passphrase will be displayed on the home screen. We recommend keeping this field empty as then the AirServer Connect will periodically generate or change the passphrase. That will prevent overloading of the built-in guest Wi-Fi as users that have previously used the guest Wi-Fi may reconnect to it automatically even though they are not using the AirServer Connect.

  • Page 16: Display Your Own Network

    AirServer Connect User Guide We have noticed that some specific Wi-Fi adapters and Android devices do not support these higher frequency bands which prevents them from seeing the built-in hotspot. To avoid this problem, the upper 5 GHz range is by disabled by default.

  • Page 17: Proxy

    AirServer Connect User Guide Proxy Should your network require a Network Proxy it can be enabled in the Proxy menu. Select Enabled to activate proxy settings, then fill out Hostname and Port.

  • Page 18: Screen Mirroring

    For each protocol it is possible to turn them on or off. The available security options are dependent on the protocol. Note that the Prompt setting in Google Cast requires a mouse to be connected to the AirServer Connect. AirPlay AirPlay security settings supports allowing everyone, showing an on-screen code prior to connecting and asking for a fixed password.

  • Page 19: Google Cast

    Google Cast Google Cast security settings supports allowing everyone or prompting for confirmation prior to a connection. Note that the Prompt setting in Google Cast requires a mouse or touchscreen to be connected to the AirServer Connect. Miracast Miracast security settings supports allowing everyone or showing an on-screen code prior to connecting.

  • Page 20: Advanced Features

    AirServer Connect User Guide Advanced Features There are some advanced features when a keyboard is attached, or touch enabled: To see the Home screen overlay while mirroring your • devices, press space bar or touch the display. • When multiple devices are connected it is possible to show only one device at a time by connecting a USB keyboard and pressing the number keys (1, 2, 3, 4, etc.).

  • Page 21: Remote Management

    It is very important to keep track of the address and Remote Management admin password. 2. Nearby Devices contains a list of other AirServer Connect devices on the network, basic information and a link to open the Remote Management for that device if enabled.

  • Page 22: Usb Wi-Fi Adapter: Connecting Airserver Connect To A Wireless Network

    The process to connect to your wireless network is straightforward: Plug your USB Wi-Fi adapter into the yellow USB port in the front of AirServer Connect 4K UHD. Go to the remote management page and choose the Network section. Note that you can always connect to remote management by connecting to the built-in Wi-Fi hotspot first.

  • Page 23: Known Limitations

    Google Cast and Miracast transmit black borders to the left and right of the image for devices in portrait mode. This will be noticeable when two or more devices are connected to the AirServer Connect at a time. AirServer is not appearing as a cast destination when pressing the Cast icon within apps While AirServer does support Google Cast screen mirroring, AirServer does not support content casting from within applications (typically accessible by pressing the Chromecast button).

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    AirServer Connect User Guide Troubleshooting In the event that you encounter an issue with your AirServer Connect, please read through the following list and check our support page (https://support.airserver.com) for more information. Nothing is displayed on my screen First check that the screen is set to the correct input and all cables are correctly connected.

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