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Windows and Mac laptop users can download the MuxlabShare app on their computer from the MuxMeet Share Base-1 unit website. In addition, users can also wirelessly share content with the push of a button if they use an HDMI (model: 500827) or USB-C (model: 500828) Dongle.
HARE MuxMeet Share Base-1 makes connecting or participate in a meeting as easy as possible by simply pressing a button. It also allows the participants to join in the meeting more actively. The result is to make the meeting more efficient and productive.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual USB port • The USB port is used to update the software of the MuxMeet Share Base-1. • The USB port is used for pairing the dongle (model: 500827) and Base unit, when plugged in.
Screw the included two antennas to these two ports. USB port • The USB port is used to update the software of the MuxMeet Share Base-1. • The USB port is used for pairing the dongle (model: 500827) and Base unit, when plugged in.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Default Configuration • Ethernet: Proxy: None DHCP: Enable • Wireless network: Frequency: 5GHZ Channel: Auto Auto change Wi-Fi hotspot password: 5minute • Display & Audio HDMI resolution: Auto HDMI CEC: ▪ Device auto power off: ON ▪...
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual • When the LED indicator is solid red, 1) it’s mirroring your PC desktop on the screen, 2) pairing is done. You can now unplug the Dongle from the Base unit. • When the LED indicator is blinking Green, it indicates 1) the button is plugged in the laptop and initializing or waiting for the user to start the MuxMeet application, 2) pairing/software upgrading Dongle in the Base Unit is in progress.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual MuxMeet Share Dongle-U1 Note: MuxMeet Share Dongle U1 is a full function type-C interface with DP Altmode inside, which supports Audio and video transmission. Thus, the PC’s type C connector also requires a full function type C connector for mirroring the screen.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 3.2 S OFTWARE NTERFACE 3.2.1 Home Screen Name Description Wi-Fi Indicator Wi-Fi Direct mode: internal access point is enabled Wi-Fi Infrastructure mode: “Client-Mode“ Wi-Fi connection to router is established, icon displays the current signal strength.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Wi-Fi SSID name or device name of the Base-unit access point. PASS Wi-Fi password of Base unit. Password-timer Only displayed when timer is active; time until the password is changed automatically. Refresh Wi-Fi-password Generate new password manually for securing your Wi-Fi network.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual NSTALLATION The installation chapter gives an overview of the different ways to install and connect MuxMeet Share Base-1 unit. Overview: • Installation methods for the Base unit • Table mounting • Wall mounting •...
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Place the MuxMeet Share Base-1 on the wall and align the Base unit to the 2 screws. Antenna placement rules • The antennas should be oriented vertically, meaning perpendicular to the ceiling and parallel to the walls.
Base-unit to switch ON or OFF. Power over Ethernet If the LAN Ethernet Switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), it can be used to power the Base-unit instead of using the external power adapter. (MuxMeet Share Base-1 LAN2 Port supports PoE.) 4.4 V IDEO ONNECTION Connect the HDMI Output of the Base unit to a 4K or Full-HD display via an HDMI cable.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 4.5 A UDIO ONNECTION MuxMeet Share and Dongles can transmit the audio output of the PC/Laptop, to the Base Unit together with the video signal. The audio will be output at line levels from the mini 3.5mm connector and via the HDMI output connectors simultaneously. It’s up to the user to decide whether or not to send the audio signal together with the video signal.
Connect a network cable with RJ-45 connector into the LAN port of Base Unit. Connect the other end of the cable to LAN. If the LAN Ethernet Switch supports PoE (Power over Ethernet), it can be used to power the MuxMeet Share Base-1, instead of using the external power adapter.
To control the sharing of the PCs/Laptops. To activate system upgrading. For white board or annotation during a presentation, MuxMeet Share Base-1 transmits Video, Audio and the USB-HID function for mouse-control and click-function of a touchscreen. Connect touch-interface of your screen to the USB-port on your PC/Laptop.
3) There are two ways to discover the MuxMeet Share Base-1 for mobile devices. a) Portable hotspot, use the hotspot to connect the MuxMeet Share Base-1. b) LAN connection, connect the MuxMeet Share Base-1 and mobile device in the same LAN network to discover and connect to MuxMeet Share Base-1.
5.1.2 Enable LAN connection: Note: When “N/A” is displayed, this means the MuxMeet Share Base-1 is not connected to the LAN (Local Area Network) by CAT cable, or it failed to get an available IP address by the company router.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Please refer to the LAN-settings in the Ethernet network, as shown below. The default password for entering the Main menu on the web interface console is “admin”. 5.2 P AIRING DONGLES WITH BASE UNIT 1) Connect MuxMeet Share Dongle-H1 (HDMI dongle, model: 500827) to USB port, or connect MuxMeet Share Dongle-U1 (Type C dongle, model: 500828) to type C port to pair it with the Base unit.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 3) Then, the message “Pairing, please wait…” will appear shown below 4) After completing the pairing, the message “Succeeded to pair!” will appear on the home page, as shown below. Then, please un-plug the dongles and use it for the mirroring on your PC/Laptop.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual If the error-message “Configuration fail” is shown, please check the connection of the USB/type C to make sure it is stable and secure after plugging-in and try again. Note: After each change of the SSID/Wi-Fi channel in the menu, all the Dongles must be paired again! When you buy additional Dongles or when a Dongle should be assigned to another Base-unit, the Dongle must be paired again.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Plug the Type C port of MuxMeet Share Dongle-U1 to PC/Laptop/MacBook. Press the button when the LED indicator is solid white. When the LED is solid green, the desktop is mirroring to the main screen.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Or you may download the application from the web interface, by connecting the PC/Laptop on the same network as the Base unit. Connect your PC/Laptop to the Wi-Fi network displayed on the Home screen, or connect it to the network using a network cable.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Click “Start Sharing” in PC/Laptop, when the window color is solid red, the screen is mirroring to the main screen. Click the “Stop Sharing” button again, to stop mirroring. The window color will show green again. You can minimize the APP-window.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual • “Exit”: End APP (exits the App). If you click “close” in the upper right corner of the app, the app in the task bar is only minimized and can be recalled again from the taskbar at any time.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Note: If you select the “Extended Screen” feature, Windows automatically switches to “Extended Mode”. If you stop the transfer with “MuxMeet Windows” (Pause), Windows remains in " Extended Mode" until you press "Windows key + P" on the PC/Llaptop to select the "PC screen only"...
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 5.3.4 MAC OS PC/Laptop with Dongle The minimum macOS operating system required is 10.9. MuxMeet Share Dongle-H1 (HDMI dongle, model: 500827) Plug the USB port and HDMI port of MuxMeet Share Dongle-H1 to PC/Laptop/MacBook. USB port for power and HDMI for Press the button when the LED indicator is solid white.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Or you can download the application from the web interface, by connecting the MacBook to the same network as MuxMeet Share Base-1. Connect your Mac to the Wi-Fi network displayed on the Home screen, or connect to the LAN using a network cable.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Click the button “Start Sharing” in Mac. When the window color is solid red, the desktop is mirroring to the main screen. Click the “Stop Sharing” button to stop mirroring. The window color shows green again. You can minimize the APP- window.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 5.3.6 Operations for Apple MacOS, MacBook – Extended Screen Click the icon in App to open/close “options”. “Options”: • Extended Screen: Transmits the Extended desktop (“Use a Separate Display”) only via AirPlay, when activated for Display on MuxMeet-macOS.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 5.3.7 Quad view mirroring: MuxMeet Share Base-1 Base unit can mirror 4 sources onto a main display simultaneously, and supports PC/Laptops and mobile devices. 5.3.8 Mobiles Devices Sharing on Android devices Open the “MuxMeet Share” application.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Select the Base unit you want to connect, enter password and mirror. After completing the pairing, it shows OSD “***” on the home page. For example, if we connect it to a HUAWEI-PLA-AL00, it shows a “HUAWEI-PAR-AL00” on screen, as shown below.
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Sharing on iOS devices With AirPlay technology, the user can stream his screen or music via wireless connectivity to the Base unit. Connect your iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network as MuxMeet Share Base-1. For iOS devices, click the Airplay icon on your Apple device and select the target MuxMeet Share Base-1 to start mirroring to the main screen.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual It will show OSD on home screen after connecting successfully. 5.3.9 Miracast on Android Devices and WIN10 PC/Laptops Note: Miracast function is available only if MuxMeet Share Base-1 is set to “wireless infrastructure mode”. Android Devices Steps shown below: Make sure the Wi-Fi or WLAN is enabled.
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Note: under Security Level 1 mode, there is no need to enter password to connect. Under Security level 2 and Security level 3 mode, you will need to enter the password displayed on the MuxMeet Share Base-1 home. After entering the password, it will show your mobile content on the display.
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Note: under Security Level 1 mode, there is no need to enter password to connect. Under Security level 2 and Security level 3 mode, you will need to enter the password displayed on the MuxMeet Share Base-1 home. After entering the password, it will show your mobile content on the display.
5.3.10 Chromecast on PC MuxMeet Share base-1 supports Chromecast function on WIN 7 and WIN 10 PCs/Laptops. PC/Laptop and MuxMeet Share Base-1 unit need to be in the same LAN network to start casting content onto the screen via Chromecast.
INDOW With a touch screen or mouse connected to MuxMeet Share Base-1, you can click the arrow (2) to show the small preview windows on the right edge of the screen, or to hide them if they are annoying. Once the preview windows are activated, you will see live images (1) of all connected transmitters.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 5.5 W & A HITEBOARD NNOTATION Whiteboard and Annotation requires an HID compatible device, such as interactive white board or interactive touchscreen. It is easy to use, makes collaboration in your business more productive and effective: documents can be easily written, edited, captured, and shared.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 5.5.1 Whiteboard Click on the icon to enter the white Whiteboard page. You can create free drawings with your finger via touchscreen, or mouse (multitouch capability). Use the toolbar to select one of the following functions.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Tool bar 2 Undo: one step backward in changes Redo: one step forward in changes Erase part of drawings or annotation, change erase diameter with a longer tap Clear the entire drawing/writing on the screen...
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 5.5.2 Annotation Click on icon to enter the Annotation function. Use the toolbar to select one of the following functions. Icons Function Tool bar 1 Undo: one step backward in changes Redo: one step forward in changes...
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Draw basic geometric shapes Tool bar 1 Close Whiteboard to go back to the Home screen, actual project can be saved on local storage (WMN) Close Whiteboard to go back to the Home screen,...
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual ETTING ANAGEMENT ONFIGURATION Connect Base unit ID & Password or LAN IP onto PC/Laptop, to enter Wi-Fi IP browser page to configure settings of Base unit. The “MuxMeet Windows.exe” and “MuxMeet Windows-Pro.exe” for windows PC/Laptop, “MuxMeet Windows-macOS.app”...
ETWORK SETTINGS 6.1.1 Wireless network To take full advantage of the MuxMeet possibilities, MuxMeet Share Base-1 should be properly integrated in the organization’s network (company/university/school). This wizard allows users to create a custom configuration for integration of MuxMeet Share Base-1 into the existing wireless infrastructure in larger organizations.
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6.1.1.2 Wireless Direct Mode After Factory Reset, MuxMeet Share Base-1 unit starts up in the “Wireless direct mode” configuration, where the Base unit creates its own wireless access point, which all transmitters use to connect. This is typical for a quick setup of small group meetings.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual connect to the access-point of MuxMeet Share Base-1, while Staff can also connect to the Base unit via Wi-Fi, or via a LAN connection to their corporate network. Stand-Alone Connection The internal Wi-Fi access Point of MuxMeet Share Base-1 is active .
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual • Frequency: Click to select 2.4 GHz, or 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency. Default is 5 GHz. • Channel: Click to select the Wi-Fi channel. Default is 5 GHz, Auto. If the Wi-Fi channel is changed, no new pairing of the Dongle is necessary.
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“Guest” network for external visitors and a wired “Staff” network for their employees. The segmented Dual Network of MuxMeet Share Base-1 provides two separated routing ways to connect to the Base unit at same time. Guest-users are not able to access any resource on the company network.
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Internet access. The actual received signal strength from Guest network is shown in the Home screen of MuxMeet Share Base-1: Follow the instructions of the configuration wizard for “Wireless infrastructure mode”. When pairing the Dongles, by plugging the Dongle in the USB port of the Base unit, it will automatically pair to the associated access point of Guest or Staff Wi-Fi and NOT to MuxMeet Windows.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Click “Next step” to edit or change Guest network SSID and Staff network SSID. After submitting successfully, please re-pair Dongle with Base unit. “Dongle connects to Base unit via LAN.” Choose a LAN network which is used for the company staff users.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Select Dongle SSID: choose the same LAN network which Base unit connects, to pair the Dongle. Password: enter password of the LAN network. See picture below: Click “Next step” to edit or change Guest network SSID and Staff network SSID.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.1.1.4 LAN Infrastructure Mode In this configuration the built-in Wi-Fi access point of MuxMeet is disabled: The Dongle and/or the mobile devices can connect to the secured wireless access point of the company network. The Base unit of MuxMeet is hard-wired connected via LAN to the Ethernet of the Company network.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.1.3 Auto change password The password remains unchanged for all participants of the meeting, while at least one Dongle or a Wi-Fi network of a mobile device is connected with the Base unit. After the user is disconnected, a configurable time runs.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.2 D & A ISPLAY UDIO 6.2.1 HDMI HDMI Resolution Select the resolution of the HDMI output on the Base unit. Existing HDMI output resolution is shown below: • Auto • 3840x2160 @30Hz •...
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual HDMI CEC The Base unit supports CEC functions, if the connected display also supports CEC. Note: if you find that HDMI CEC doesn’t work, you need to check whether the monitor used also supports CEC, since some brand models do not.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.2.4 Screen display ID • Show device name and password when mirroring: Name (ID) and Wi-Fi-password can be shown or hided on the top status-line of main screen. • Show PCs user name when mirroring.
6.2.5 Home Screen background image When powering MuxMeet Share Base-1, the start screen will be displayed. User can change the background image of Home screen. Search for an image (jpg, bmp, png, gif with resolution 1920x1080p) from a suitable directory and select to activate.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual If you do not click the icon, the preview window bar will be minimized. • Real time preview If clicking on the icon, the preview window will show a real time preview. If not clicking, the preview window will only shows a static picture.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.3.1.1 Screen Layout Under the "Multiview Layout" option, it is possible to select a predefined layout for the multi view. 1. Full screen 2. Dual Screen 3. Three Split Screen 4 Equal Split Screen 5.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.4.2 Date & Time Includes Automatic date & time, Set date, Set time, Select time zone. • Automatic date & time: Check to use a NTP time server to provide time as system time.
6.4.3 Auto standby If the Auto Standby mode is activated, MuxMeet Share Base-1 will automatically switch to power saving mode after a selectable time period that the last Dongle was unplugged, or Wi-Fi of a mobile unit was disconnected, or there is no operation at the system level.
Do a factory reset to restore a unit to the default settings of a new unit. 6.4.6 Configuration File The Configuration File is a packaged file which contains all the configuration parameters of the MuxMeet Share Base-1. This file can be downloaded and copied to multiple devices that need to use the same configuration.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual predefined set of settings. Click on the corresponding entry in the menu if you want to adjust the respective security features. The default setting is level 1. Level 1: normal security; maintains a normal security level for daily usage of a typical organization, such as in a classroom, regular meeting room, etc.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 6.7 O THER SETTINGS 6.7.1 Auto create launcher Determines what happen when using a USB memory stick on a USB-port of the Base unit. The user can enable or disable that the Launcher program “MuxMeet” will be copied automatically onto the USB memory.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual PDATING INDOWS An update of the firmware can be useful to take advantage of new features of MuxMeet or to fix known issues and bugs. MuxMeet includes two methods of updating. Updating by USB stick and webserver.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual MAC OSX: Dongle/Launcher: firmware version can be shown in the ““MuxMeet Windows.app” program icon in MAC OSX status bar, by clicking the ““MuxMeet Windows” icon and select “About”, as shown below.’ Click “About” to check Dongle and Launcher program versions.
Note: The USB port can only support maximum 500mA. Please use a small power U-disk when upgrading USB drive. MuxMeet Share Base-1 recognizes the “update.img” file at a plugged-in USB stick automatically and starts the “Full Update” procedure. You can unplug the USB stick only within the first 10 seconds to stop the update, else please do not unplug the USB memory until the upgrade is complete.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Perform a “Factory Reset” when the firmware update is complete? Only when the associated “Release notes” are requiring an additional “Factory Reset“, perform it via the menu “System settings” / “Reset” on webserver console menu.
ONGLE Plug the dongle to either of the two USB port of MuxMeet Share Base-1 to be updated. A message will automatically show up to indicate if the installed firmware of the Dongle is older and needs to be upgraded.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 7.4 U PGRADING AUNCHER Attention: The USB driver should be in FAT 32 format not NTSC format. After upgrading the Base unit and Dongle, the Launcher should be written with the actual Launcher program for Windows, MAC, and Apps for mobile units.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Method 2: Via WIFI Connect the PC/Laptop to MuxMeet Share Base-1’s SSID and enter the password in homepage, see below: Open Browser and enter WiFi IP: 192.168.43.1:8000. Click to enter “Launcher” download webpage, shown below: Choose and click Windows or MAC Launcher to download.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Run the program to start sharing. Two methods to execute the launcher for a first time user • Copy the program to PC/Laptop and click to execute it to share your PC/Laptop screen. •...
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual 8 WIFI R ECOMMENDATION ETTING 8.1 C WIFI HECK THE CONFIG ON BASE UNIT Please use a WIFI analyzer software to place it at the same place as the Base unit. Check the WIFI environment, in order to select a clean or unused WIFI frequency channel for 2.4GHz and 5Hz.
_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual ROUBLE HOOTING Here you may find some fundamental problems and possible causes during the usage of “MuxMeet Share Base-1”. Locate the problem you’ve encountered in the table below and apply the solution. Problem Cause Solution Using “MuxMeet Share for Android”...
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Problem Cause Solution • Avoid placing the Base unit in (metal) cabinets, suspended ceilings, under tables or in adjoining rooms. • When you are using “MuxMeet There are 2 possibilities to load the Share” for the first time on your Launcher program, see chapter 7.4.
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Problem Cause Solution • The display cable (HDMI) is not Re-insert the display cable to the correctly connected. display and the Base unit. • The displays are switched off. Switch on the display. •...
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_________________________________________________ MuxMeet Share Base-1 Operation Manual Problem Cause Solution Volume is set to OFF. Adjust level in menu configuration MuxMeet Share Base-1 console on webserver settings. The volume level is set too low in the Increase the volume in the "MuxMeet options of the "MuxMeet Share"...
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