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AS-201 / AS-101

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  • Page 1 ASTROS Station User Manual AS-201 / AS-101...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Basic Resolution Date & Time 4.4 N ETWORK NTEGRATION Type 1: ASTROS Station Standalone network Type 2: ASTROS Station join organization Local Area Network (LAN) 4.5 A DMINISTRATION ETTINGS Update Password & Configuration Power Setting SCREEN SHARING WITH ASTROS APP 5.1 D...
  • Page 3 Mute Button Remote View One-to-many Favorite Stations ASTROS Quick Join Collapse and expand connected ASTROS Station Configure ASTROS App Enable sound for macOS sharing Windows install-free version 5.4 ASTROS A PP FOR NDROID AND HROME DEVICES SCREEN SHARING WITH AIRPLAY AND GOOGLE CAST 6.1 A...
  • Page 4 9.7 T RADEMARKS 9.8 D ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 9.9 WEEE ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...

  • Page 5: Astros Station Introduction

    1 ASTROS Station Introduction ASTROS wireless presentation solution enables users to experience modern ways of communication with Astrogate’s advanced network-based wireless AV distribution technology. Cross-platform ASTROS Apps and our native mirroring protocol supported allow users to present contents from various devices with existing network infrastructure.
  • Page 6 Whiteboard, Annotation, and Screen Capture: quickly express idea during the session (only available on AS-201) Manage ASTROS Station with ease Browser-based ASTROS configuration page Network Up to 8 / 20 users can connect to AS-101 / AS-201 simultaneously Support Wi-Fi 802.11ac protocol Support NAT mode &...

  • Page 7: About Astros Station

    Factory reset: long press until "Restarting..." dialog appears on screen Red light: sleep mode Blue light: power on Blinking red and blue light: firmware updating ！ USB devices support on ASTROS Station Mouse / Touch panel / USB flash drive ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...

  • Page 8: Specification

    Operating: 0º – 40º C (32º – 104º F) Storage: -10º – 70º C (-4º – 185º F) Humidity Operating: 20 – 80% non-condensing Storage: 10 – 90% non-condensing Certificate FCC, CE, NCC, BSMI Warranty 3 years ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...

  • Page 9: Port Used By Astros S

    2.4 Port used by ASTROS Station Service Type Port number Direction Note AirPlay 5353 in/out mDNS, device discovery AirPlay 7002 in/out AirPlay service port AirPlay 7100 in/out AirPlay service port AirPlay 7202 in/out AirPlay service port AirPlay TCP/ 20200-20299 in/out...

  • Page 10: Astros Station Installation

    The screw rod diameter: smaller than 3.3 mm. Do not drive in the screws completely. Hang the ASTROS Station to both screw heads and slide downwards until it is fixed. (Suggested height of wall mounting lower than 3 meters) 3.2 Connect Cables Connect to a display with a HDMI or VGA cable.

  • Page 11: Astros Station Configuration

    4 ASTROS Station Configuration 4.1 Access ASTROS configuration page Prepare a device with web browser capability. (a laptop is preferable) Make sure your device and the ASTROS Station are connected to the same network. For more information, see Network Integration.
  • Page 12 ASTROS App for Mac, an installation-required version for frequent users on macOS. ASTROS Quick Join: download a shortcut file with connection information of this ASTROS Station; see ASTROS Quick Join for more information. ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 13 ASTROS Station configuration page – Basic Station name The displayed name for this ASTROS Station. The name will be displayed on the Standby Screen and ASTROS App’s Station list. It will also be the SSID (Wi-Fi name) for ASTROS Station wireless access point.
  • Page 14 Resolution ASTROS Station configuration page- Resolution Video output HDMI only (default): Maximum resolution is up to 4K resolution. HDMI and VGA: Enable dual-display output. In this mode, the maximum resolution is up to 1080p. Resolution Select your preference resolution, the default is Auto.
  • Page 15 24 hour format Enabled: 24 hour clock Disabled: 12 hour clock Time server to synchronize the time and date for your ASTROS station, or choose Manual to set the server's IP address Time zone Select your time zone from the drop-down menu...
  • Page 16 4.4 Network Integration This section shows your options to integrate the ASTROS Station to the environment. How an administrator or a user access the ASTROS Station depends on which type of setup you choose. ！ It is recommended to connect ASTROS Station to corporate network via Ethernet when performing Wi-Fi configuration.
  • Page 17 ！ To switch to a different Wi-Fi mode, please configure to NAT mode first. ！ Bridge mode selected: DHCP server of the ASTROS station will be disabled. Please connect a DHCP server enabled Ethernet to the ASTROS station. The obtain IP method of the ASTROS station will be switched to DHCP.
  • Page 18 ASTROS Station join organization LAN via Ethernet cable With the following steps, you may set an ASTROS Station to Type 2-1 mode: Connect an organization Ethernet cable to ASTROS Station On the ASTROS configuration page, go to [Network] > [Wi-Fi] Choose [ASTROS Wi-Fi as AP] (if you wish to enable Station’s access point) or...
  • Page 19 ASTROS Station Ethernet connected and static IP configuration ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 20 Type 2-2: ASTROS Station join organization LAN via Wi-Fi ASTROS Station join organization LAN via Wi-Fi With the following steps, you may set an ASTROS Station to Type 2-2 mode: Ensure no Ethernet cable is connected to ASTROS Station On the ASTROS configuration page, navigate to [Network] > [Wi-Fi]...
  • Page 21 ASTROS Station configuration page- Wi-Fi 2 (cont.) Click the [Apply button] With this setup, ASTROS Station will obtain IP address from the DHCP server and display it on the Standby Screen. ！ Users or administrators must connect their device to the organization LAN to access ASTROS Station.
  • Page 22 Model name Model name of the ASTROS station ASTROS information Displays firmware version of the ASTROS station; Access to read all release note; Check for update via Over-the-air (OTA) by click “Check for update” to check latest firmware version, If new version is found, click “Upgrade”, ASTROS Station will start firmware upgrade process when download is complete.
  • Page 23 This page allows you to choose ASTROS Station power button behavior when you press it. Sleep mode In Sleep mode, ASTROS Station turn off only the video and audio output. Users can still discover this ASTROS Station and connect. To enter Sleep mode: short press the power button for 1 second.
  • Page 24 If the Station name does not appear on the Station list, open your device’s Wi-Fi list, look for the Station name and connect. Then repeat step 1. ！ Depending on the ASTROS Station network setup, you may be able to connect to ASTROS via organization network, Wi-Fi direct connection or both. See Network integration for more information.
  • Page 25 You can use Search bar to: Type in key characters to quickly find the ASTROS Station you are looking for. Type in IP address to connect to a specific ASTROS Station on the same network as your personal device ASTROS 201 / 101...
  • Page 26 Play, Pause and Stop button When you first connect to an ASTROS Station, click the “Play button” to start sharing your entire screen to the main screen. While sharing, click the “Pause button” will freeze your projection on the last frame.
  • Page 27 ！ Available Windows and macOS ASTROS App for Windows and macOS allows users to connect and share to up to 4 ASTROS Stations simultaneously. Users can choose to share different contents to different ASTROS Stations. ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 28 Download Quick Join file on the configuration landing page of a specific ASTROS Station. The Quick Join file can be renamed and dispatched to other computers. Refer to 4.2 The Landing Page> ASTROS App for Quick Join ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 29 Collapse and expand connected ASTROS Station Click the Station name to collapse the presentation panel. Click again to expand. An expanded presentation panel and a collapsed presentation panel Configure ASTROS App Click the “configuration button” Change displayed name Change the name displayed on the main screen.
  • Page 30 Mute button to trigger the audio driver installation process. Windows install-free version Download install-free ASTROS App at: www.astrogate.com/support. Or Refer to 4.2 The Landing Page> ASTROS App for Windows (Install-free) ！ Install-free version does not support upgrade function nor ASTROS Quick Join.
  • Page 31 5.4 ASTROS App for Android and Chrome OS devices Android or Chrome OS devices and ASTROS Station need to be on the same network. Launch ASTROS App, then find the name same as the “Station name” shown on the information panel of the Standby Screen. Press connect toggle and Play button to start sharing.
  • Page 32 6 Screen Sharing with AirPlay and Google Cast ASTROS Station supports native protocols including AirPlay and Google Cast sharing. 6.1 AirPlay iPhone: Open Control Center, click Screen Mirroring and select targeted ASTROS Station to start sharing your screen Airplay-iPhone macOS: click...
  • Page 33 Click Cast on setting of Chrome browser, and select targeted ASTROS Station to start sharing your screen Google Cast- Chrome browser ！ Your personal device needs to be on the same network as the ASTROS Station to screen sharing with AirPlay and Google Cast ASTROS 201 / 101...
  • Page 34 7.1 Access ASTROS Configuration page ASTROS Station Configuration page – Browser Sharing Prepare a laptop with web browser capability Make sure your laptop and the ASTROS Station are connected to the same network. For more information, see Network Integration. On the Standby Screen, find ASTROS Station’s IP address on the left-hand side.
  • Page 35 Chrome / Edge Tab : share only a specific tab on your Browser Chick “Share”to start sharing Browser Sharing - Choose what to share Now you can enjoy the Browser sharing Browser Sharing – You are now sharing your screen ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 36 7.3 Stop the Browser Sharing Close the tab or click “Stop sharing”to stop Browser Sharing - Stop sharing ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 37 8.1 Information Panel Information Panel is the area where you can find the name, IP address and login code of this ASTROS Station. Information Panel will always be on the left-hand side of the Standby Screen. Information Panel (left hand side)
  • Page 38 Control Panel switch will always appear at the bottom of the main screen if a touch display or a mouse is connected to the ASTROS Station. Tap once to expand the Control Panel; tap any other place to collapse the Control Panel.
  • Page 39 Press the button to make the user’s screen sharing full screen; press again Full screen button to resume previous content arrangement. Connection The number of users currently connected to this ASTROS Station. Remote View The number of users currently viewing the main screen from their own device with the Remote View feature.
  • Page 40 Capture features. Floating Menu will be automatically enabled if a touch display or a mouse is connected to the ASTROS Station. Users can drag and move the Floating Menu to a desired location. Floating Menu will fade to transparency if no operation is made for 15 seconds.
  • Page 41 Capture a custom Select a custom area to capture then choose to save the capture or area import to Whiteboard for further editing ！ Regarding saving options, please see [Save Option] below ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 42 Select from 3 thickness or press the sweeper icon to clear all. Exit Exit to previous menu Save Capture the entire main screen including the annotated contents then save or import to Whiteboard for further editing. Undo Undo up to 10 steps. ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 43 Current page/ Total Maximum to 5 pages of total page Next page Go to the next whiteboard page. Discard all pages Delete all whiteboard pages. Exit Quit whiteboard and exit to previous menu. ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 44 QR code . Your personal device needs to be on the same network as the ASTROS Station to successfully scan QR code and download. Import to whiteboard In Screen Capture and Annotation, you may choose to import your work to Whiteboard for further editing.
  • Page 45 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...
  • Page 46 USB drive, please note all USB ports are not allowed to be connected About the RTC battery inside the ASTROS Station: - The RTC battery is forbidden to charge, decompose, heat, or throw into fire.
  • Page 47 9.7 Trademarks ASTROS and its logo is a registered trademark of Astrogate Inc.. AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, Mac, App Store, macOS, iOS and iPadOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
  • Page 48 EMC Directive 2014/30/EC (including amendments) 9.9 WEEE Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle it. ASTROS 201 / 101 ASTROS Station User Manual...

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