Operation Using A Computer - Extron electronics ShareLink Pro 2000 Setup Manual

Once the ShareLink Pro 2000 is connected and powered on, the standby screen appears on the display:
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Figure 5. ShareLink Pro 2000 Standby Screen
Hostname — Use this hostname to identify and access the ShareLink Pro 2000 during connection.
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LAN — Use this IP address to identify and access the ShareLink Pro 2000 during connection and to download the
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ShareLink Pro client software.
Login code — Use this code to connect to the ShareLink Pro 2000 using the software. This code can be customized or
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disabled (see the ShareLink Pro 2000 User Guide for instructions).

Operation Using a Computer

Connecting a Computer to the ShareLink Pro 2000
A computer can be connected to the ShareLink Pro 2000 wirelessly through an external wireless access point (WAP), or wired
through a network device. See the instructions below for your preferred connection method.
Connecting through an External WAP
1. Ensure that the external WAP and the ShareLink Pro 2000 are wired to the same network.
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Ensure that the ShareLink Pro 2000 is powered on and that wireless network capability is enabled
on your computer.
3. Open the wireless networks on your computer as shown at right, and connect to the external WAP.
Connecting through a Network Hub, Switch, or Router
1. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network through a hub, switch, or router.
2. Connect the LAN port of the ShareLink Pro 2000 to the network device using an RJ-45 cable.
Downloading the ShareLink Pro Software
To download the ShareLink Pro 2000 Software for Windows or macOS:
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Connect your computer to the ShareLink Pro 2000 device, either through an
external WAP or through a physical network connection. The computer and the
ShareLink Pro 2000 must be on the same network.
2. Open a web browser and enter the ShareLink Pro IP address (see figure 5,
in the browser. The ShareLink landing page appears (see image at right).
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Click the ShareLink Pro icon (see
information to run the executable (.exe) file for Windows or the .app file for
macOS.
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at right), and submit any required
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