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User Guide Wireless Collaboration Systems ShareLink 200 N Collaboration Gateway – Network Version 68-2775-01 Rev. Bx 12 19...
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to AVVERTENZA: Il simbolo, , se usato sul prodotto, serve ad alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within avvertire l’utente della presenza di tensione non isolata pericolosa the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
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FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. The Class A limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation Using a Mobile Device ....15 Downloading the Extron ShareLink App .... 15 Connecting to the ShareLink 200 N ....15 Using the ShareLink App ........16 Making Annotations ........18 Using iOS Mirroring for Mobile Devices ..... 19...
® tablets. The ShareLink 200 N includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for a high-speed network connection. It is designed to use an existing wireless network for simplified integration into the facility’s IT infrastructure. Users connect to the room’s wireless access point (WAP) through a Wi-Fi connection to access the ShareLink 200 N.
Extron ShareLink app — Provides easy access to content stored in the cloud. • Content sharing from a computer to as many as four ShareLink 200 N units — Allows a Windows or macOS computer to send content to multiple ShareLink 200 N units on the network, supporting up to four displays.
ShareLink USB player feature (see figure on page 6). Power input — Connect the included power supply to the power input (see the NOTE and ATTENTION on the next page for important information). ShareLink 200 N • Installation...
Figure 3. Front Panel USB ports — Connect a USB keyboard or mouse to these USB type A connectors to setup and control the ShareLink 200 N, and to use the Whiteboard feature (see figure on page 6). Power LED — Lights green when the unit is powered on.
Press the reset button using a small tool (such as a paperclip). While pressing the reset button, apply power to the device and hold the reset button down for at least 10 seconds. After 10 seconds, the reset process begins. ShareLink 200 N • Installation...
USB flash drive (see Using the USB Player on page 10). IP Address — Use this IP address to identify and access the ShareLink 200 N during connection (see Setting up the ShareLink Software on page 12).
This feature allows you to calibrate a touchscreen for accuracy, if needed. To calibrate: Ensure that the touchscreen is connected to the ShareLink 200 N as follows: Connect the touchscreen to the HDMI or VGA port on the rear panel of the ShareLink (see , on page 3).
Press the OK button to return to the standby screen. figure 4 NOTE: The standby screen (see on page 6) is not resized. Only the Whiteboard screen (see figure 7 on the next page) and all other presentation screens are resized. ShareLink 200 N • Installation...
Pen color and size — Select pen color (red, green, or blue), and pen size. Eraser — Erase selected parts within drawing. Delete — Delete entire drawing on the screen. Return — Return to the standby screen. Minimize/Open — Minimize or open the menu. ShareLink 200 N • Installation...
Graphics card with 64 MB VRAM or better Connecting a Computer to the ShareLink 200 N There are two ways to connect a computer to the ShareLink 200 N: wirelessly, through an external WAP, or wired through a network device.
Running the ShareLink Lite Software Ensure that the computer is connected to the ShareLink 200 N device, either through an external WAP or through a physical network connection. The computer and the ShareLink 200 N must be on the same network.
Extron website. Follow the instructions below for your preferred download method. Downloading the software from the embedded web pages Ensure that your computer is connected to the ShareLink 200 N, either through Wi-Fi or through a physical network connection. The computer and the ShareLink must be on the same network.
Use the video streaming panel (shown below) to stop or pause the presentation, control the volume, and skip to a specific time: Figure 13. Video Streaming Close — Click to close the software. ShareLink 200 N • Operation Using a Computer...
Open the Wi-Fi networks list on your mobile device and connect to an external WAP that is on the same network as the ShareLink 200 N. Ensure that the external WAP and the ShareLink are wired to the same network.
Standby Screen (see figure 4, page 6). • If the receiver is not shown, enter the hostname or IP address in the search bar. ShareLink 200 N • Operation Using a Mobile Device...
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Switch cameras - Press this button to switch between the front and rear cameras. Add Shortcuts – Select this option to add shortcuts on the home screen for other functions. Available functions include: Browser, Dropbox, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, and Settings. ShareLink 200 N • Operation Using a Mobile Device...
Color — Select pen or highlighter color. Annotation tool — Select a different annotation tool. Options include: highlighter or one- stroke highlighter (which deletes the previous stroke whenever a new stroke is made) ShareLink 200 N • Operation Using a Mobile Device...
This feature allows iOS mobile device screens to be mirrored onto the display. Ensure that the ShareLink 200 N is powered and connected to the network. Connect your device to the ShareLink 200 N (see "Connecting to the ShareLink 200 N" on page 15).
Moderator mode: allows a designated moderator to play or stop user presentations, and to choose where to display the presentations on the main screen. Admin mode: allows a designated administrator to configure ShareLink 200 N settings. • This section covers the following: •...
• Each user connected through WebShare adds to the wireless bandwidth of the ShareLink 200 N. It is recommended that the device be connected to an Ethernet network or bridged to a router for best performance. Audience members must follow these steps to watch a presentation: Open a web browser on the mobile device or computer and connect to the IP address of the ShareLink 200 N.
Check this box to enable moderator control, which allows only the moderator to control presentations from this page. When this option is enabled: Only the moderator can start user presentations. • ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Web page moderator control can only be enabled or disabled from the web page, by checking or unchecking the Enable Web Page Moderator Control box (see figure on the previous page). ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
• ShareLink 200 N model, network status, connection status, and date and time. • Device Setup — Use this page to adjust the ShareLink 200 N output resolution, login code, date and time, and to reboot settings (see Device Setup on the page 26).
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Firmware Update — Use this page to update the ShareLink 200 N firmware. (see • Firmware Update on page 33). • Reset to Default — Use this page to reset the ShareLink 200 N to its factory default settings (see Reset to Default on page 34). •...
6). Three options are available for the login code: Disable — No login code is required to connect to the ShareLink 200 N. • Random (default) — A new random code is generated when the last user •...
DNS Server: 0.0.0.0 NOTE: In Auto mode, you may use the default settings above or customize the settings, if needed. Disable — Select this option to disable the internal DHCP server. • ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
NOTE: The default password is “Privadmin.” To change the password, enter a new password and click “Apply.” Port — See Firewall Traversal on page 38 for a list of ports and their functions. Trap panel — Configure the trap receiver IP. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
ShareLink software is opened and the ShareLink device is discovered. NOTE: If there are multiple ShareLink devices on the network, all of their video outputs are automatically enabled upon device discovery. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
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Show Code on Standby and Login — When this option is set to Off, the login • code is hidden from the standby screen. The “Show Receiver Info” option remains enabled, allowing the IP address and hostname to be displayed. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Use the same password as “Code” — Select this option to make the • WebShare access password the same as the Code on the standby screen. Use the following Code — Enter a custom code to use as the WebShare • access password. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
34 for reset instructions). Enter the new password in the Enter New Password field. Re-enter the password in the Confirm New Password field. Click Apply to activate the new moderator control password. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
) to browse to the firmware file location, and select the firmware file. Click Update to start firmware update. A warning message and counter are shown on the screen. After a few minutes, “Complete” is shown on the screen. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
You can also restore factory default settings using the reset button on the bottom of the ShareLink 200 N (see Bottom Panel Features on page 5). Reboot System Figure 29. Reboot System Click Reboot to reboot the ShareLink 200 N. ShareLink 200 N • Using the Embedded Web Pages...
Mounting Wall Mounting Follow these steps to mount the ShareLink 200 N on a wall using the included wall mount kit: Secure the bracket to the wall using the four supplied bracket screws. Be sure to install the bracket with the large keyhole facing upward as shown below.
Pay particular attention to supply connections other than direct connections. Rack Mounting Procedure The ShareLink 200 N can be mounted in a rack, using an optional Extron rack mounting kit (see www.extron.com for part numbers). Follow the instructions provided with the kit.
Downloading ShareLink 200 N Firmware To download the latest firmware for the ShareLink 200 N: On the Extron website, www.extron.com, go to the tab and click Download Firmware (see figure 32, Figure 32. Firmware Link on the Download Tab On the Download Center page, click S in the alphabet menu (see figure 33, ) and locate the section for the ShareLink 200 N firmware.
Firewall Traversal In order for the ShareLink 200 N gateway to function correctly with the ShareLink application, it is recommended that the following firewall rules be used to allow traffic to pass. The table below details the ports and their functions.
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Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron Electronics has been advised of such damage.
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