Operation Using A Computer; Connecting A Computer To The Sharelink 250 W; Using The Sharelink Software - Extron electronics ShareLink 250 W Setup Manual

Operation Using a Computer

Connecting a Computer to the ShareLink 250 W

There are three ways to connect a computer to the ShareLink 250 W (see instructions below for each of the following options):
• Wirelessly, through the internal wireless access point (WAP) on the ShareLink 250 W
• Wirelessly, through an external WAP
• Wired through a network device
Connecting through the ShareLink 250 W internal WAP
Ensure that the ShareLink 250 W is powered on and that wireless network capability is enabled on the computer.
1.
Open the wireless networks on your computer as shown at right, and connect to the ShareLink 250 W.
2.
See the standby screen (figure 1,
NOTE:
The ShareLink 250 W internal WAP functions in the 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz wireless band.
However, it cannot operate in both bands at the same time. By default, the ShareLink 250 W
is set to operate in the 5 GHz band. To change the wireless band, go to the Wi-Fi settings in
the configuration web pages (see the ShareLink 250 W User Guide for details).
Connecting through an external WAP
Ensure that the external WAP and the ShareLink 250 W are wired to the same network.
1.
Ensure that the ShareLink is powered on and wireless network capability is enabled on the computer.
2.
Open the wireless networks on the computer and connect to the external WAP.
3.
Connecting through a network hub, switch, or router
Ensure that your computer is connected to the network through a hub, switch, or router
1.
Connect the RJ-45 connector of the ShareLink 250 W to the network device using an RJ-45 cable.
2.

Using the ShareLink Software

Running the Software and Connecting to the ShareLink 250 W
There are two versions of the ShareLink software:
•
Lite software (no installation required): Users can run the Lite software from the embedded web pages without having to
install the software on the PC. Since installation is not required, users do not need admin rights to run the Lite software.
•
Pro software (installation required): The executable software file can be downloaded from the embedded web pages (see
figure 2, 3 and 5 , on page 6) or from the Extron website (see the ShareLink 250 W User Guide for instructions).
NOTE:
To see a list of the different Lite and Pro software features, see
The instructions below are for launching the Lite software.
Ensure that your computer is connected to the ShareLink 250 W, either through Wi-Fi or through a physical network
1.
connection. The computer and the ShareLink 250 W must be on the same network.
Launch your web browser and enter the IP address of the ShareLink 250 W in the browser (see
2.
page for the IP address). The ShareLink 250 W landing page
Click Windows or Mac (see
3.
Follow the instructions on the web browser to run the the executable ShareLink software file.
4.
NOTE:
When the Lite software opens, it automatically attempts to connect to your
ShareLink device.
•
If the software is unable to connect to the ShareLink, a list of available ShareLink
devices appears.
•
If the device is not on the list, enter the IP address or hostname into the field at
the bottom of the software window (see image at right).
When prompted, enter the login code (see
5.
on the previous page) for the ShareLink Wi-Fi name.
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and ), depending on your operating system, to launch the software.
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