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  • Page 1 ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver - Business Edition Model#: SBWD100B (Business Edition) User Manual V1.3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Part I. Getting Started ........................1 1.1. Contents in the Box ....................... 1 1.2. Meeting ScreenBeam Pro ..................... 2 1.3. System Requirements ....................2 1.3.1. Receiver ......................... 2 1.3.2. Compatible Devices ....................2 1.3.3. Best Known Configurations (BKCs) for Intel Pro WiDi ........... 3 Part II.
  • Page 3 5.3.12. Adjusting TV Screen Size ..................38 5.3.13. Setting up Output Aspect Ratio................39 5.3.14. Setting up One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) ............... 40 5.3.15. Updating the Receiver’s Background Image ............41 5.3.16. Updating the Receiver’s Screensaver Image ............42 5.3.17. Setting up Network Information Display on TV Screen ........

  • Page 4: Part I. Getting Started

    Part I. Getting Started Thank you for your purchase of Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Pro Wireless Display Receiver Business Edition (hereinafter refer to as “ScreenBeam Pro”). The Receiver lets you wirelessly stream what’s on your Intel WiDi or Miracast™ compatible device to your HDTV, including movies, videos, photos, music, and more. The Receiver frees your eyes from a tiny screen.

  • Page 5: Meeting Screenbeam Pro

    1.2. Meeting ScreenBeam Pro Reset Button, for resetting the device to default Video Out Port (HDMI), connecting to HDTV/projector for video and audio output Power Input Port, for powering the device LED Indicator, indicating power supply status USB Port, for firmware upgrade or USB over network application (UoIP) 1.3.

  • Page 6: Best Known Configurations (Bkcs) For Intel Pro Widi

    1.3.3. Best Known Configurations (BKCs) for Intel Pro WiDi For optimal experience with Intel Pro WiDi, we recommend to update your system drivers and Intel WiDi application to the latest versions provided by Intel. You can find the latest version by visiting Intel’s wireless display support website http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/wireless/wireless-display/ 4th Gen or Higher Intel Core vPro* Platform with pGFX...

  • Page 7: Part Ii. Installing The Receiver

    Part II. Installing the Receiver This chapter explains how to connect the Receiver to an HDTV. Make sure you have all the contents from the Receiver’s package available before starting. 2.1. Connecting the Receiver to an HDTV It is quite easy and fast to set up the Receiver. You can complete the connection in just one minute.
  • Page 8 The Receiver is connected to the HDTV, and it is ready for use. Note : Connections to other display devices are similar.

  • Page 9: Setting Up For The First Time

    Part III. Setting Up for the First Time This chapter explains how to connect ScreenBeam Pro for the first time to the source device. There are three source device options: Intel WiDi (Intel Pro WiDi), Windows 8.1, and Miracast™. For Windows 8.1 devices, please proceed to Section “ Error! Reference source not found. ”; For Windows 7/8 devices (Gen 4 WiDi), please proceed to Section “...
  • Page 10 From the Project menu, select Add a wireless display . Windows will search for available devices. Note : If you are running Windows 8.1 and the screens above do not appear, go to http://www.actiontec.com/widi81 for the latest software update. Or, you can update your Windows 8.1 via the Windows Update application.
  • Page 11 Note : You should obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device. The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.
  • Page 12 The device has connected to the Receiver. And the device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV. Note : Intel Pro WiDi will run automatically if your device is compatible with Intel Pro WiDi and has the app installed.

  • Page 13: Connecting Via Intel® Widi App (Gen 4)

    3.2. Connecting via Intel® WiDi App (Gen 4) Note : Connection using Intel WiDi (4.x.x.x) is available when the receiver’s AGO feature is disabled. Refer to Section Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found. for details about AGO. This section explains how to connect a device running Intel's WiDi application to the receiver.
  • Page 14 Note : You should obtain the security PIN from your network administrator if no PIN is displayed on the connected display device.
  • Page 15 The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Hdtv Picture

    A " Connection Successful " screen appears on the device's screen. Click Finished , and the device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV. 3.2.1. Adjusting the HDTV Picture If edges of the device screen cannot be seen on the HDTV or you can see black edges, you can adjust the cropping settings.

  • Page 17: Intel® Widi Software Version Support

    Adjust the HDTV picture by clicking “ + ” (plus) or “ - ” (minus) . 3.2.2. Intel® WiDi Software Version Support Make sure the device supports Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) software version 3.5 or higher. To find out which version of Intel WiDi the device is running, launch the Intel WiDi ®...

  • Page 18: Connecting Via Intel® Pro Widi App (Gen 5)

    3.3. Connecting via Intel® Pro WiDi App (Gen 5) ScreenBeam Pro supports Managed Meetings, which is only available with Intel® Pro WiDi. To use this feature, ScreenBeam Pro must enable the AGO feature. In this case, Intel WiDi (4.x.x.x) can’t connect to ScreenBeam Pro. Note : To install Intel®...
  • Page 19 A PIN entry box is displayed on the screen of the WiDi device. And you can see a PIN code and the host name ( QA-PC01 in this example) of the connecting device displayed on the HDTV. Type the PIN in the PIN entry box on the WiDi device, and then click Continue .
  • Page 20 The HDTV displays messages to show the status of the connection.
  • Page 21 Your device will connect to ScreenBeam Pro, and the device’s screen is displayed on the HDTV.

  • Page 22: Tips For Optimal Performance

    3.4. Tips for Optimal Performance For optimal performance, you can try these tips: Keep the Receiver within line-of-sight of the source device. Doing this will help ensure • the Receiver receives the best possible signal. The Receiver's optimal wireless range is within 30 feet from the source device. However, •...

  • Page 23: Part Iv. Control And Display

    Note : To use the Managed Meetings function, the AGO function must be enabled. Refer to Section 5.3.18. Setting up Autonomous Group Owner (AGO) for details. Note : Intel® Pro WiDi (WiDi 5.x.x.x) requires the Haswell systems. Note : For detailed operation and related information about Intel Pro WiDi, refer to http://www.actiontec.com/prowidi.

  • Page 24: Display Mode

    4.2. Display Mode The Receiver supports three display modes when connected with a compatible wireless display application (Intel WiDi or Windows 8.1 Project, for example). In Windows, press the Windows logo and P keys simultaneously ( + P) to launch the display options and select the desired display mode from the options.

  • Page 25: Intel Widi (Gen 4)

    4.3.1. Intel WiDi (Gen 4) You can activate Ultra-Low Delay on a device running Intel WiDi (4.x.x.x). Follow the steps below to switch to ultra-low delay mode: Launch the Intel WiDi application, connect to the receiver you are using, and then click the Settings button.

  • Page 26: Part V. Device Management For It Administrator

    Part V. Device Management for IT Administrator ScreenBeam Pro provides a local management web server to manage the device. With the web server, IT administrators can setup, configure and upgrade the receiver. 5.1. Log into the Local Management Web Server There are two methods to log into the local management web server.

  • Page 27: When Autonomous Go Is Disabled

    4. The receiver reboots, and new settings take effect after the reboot. Setting up P2P Network Parameters for detail. Follow the procedure below to log into the local management server when AGO is enabled. 1. Connect your device to ScreenBeam Pro. 2.
  • Page 28 Note: If the network information display is disabled, you can find the SSID of the receiver on the Wi-Fi connection list by following these tips: the SSID of the receiver is in this format “Actiontec-SBWD-xxxxxx”, and the last four characters are the same as the last four of the receiver name.

  • Page 29: When Ssid Broadcast Is Disabled

    4. Access the URL address ("http://192.168.51.1" in this example) with a web browser on the laptop. Note: You can modify this URL address in the local management web page. Refer to Section 5.3.22. Setting up Wireless Network Parameters for detail. 5.
  • Page 30 3. The Network and Sharing Center window appears. Click Set up a new connection or network. 4. The Set up a new connection or network window appears. Choose the Manually connect to a wireless network option. 5. The Manually connect to a wireless network window appears. Type in or select the following information.
  • Page 31 Security type: WPA2 Personal Encryption type: AES Security key: 12345678 (default) 6. Check Connect even if the network is not broadcasting. Click Next. Note: Check Start this connection automatically if you want to automatically connect to this wireless network when it is in range. Otherwise, leave this box unchecked. 7.

  • Page 32: Log Out

    connection automatically”. Otherwise, go to the Networks page by clicking the Network icon in the Notification Area and connect to the SSID. 9. Access the URL address ("http://192.168.51.1" in this example) with a web browser on the laptop. 10. The web server login interface appears. Type the username and password in the Username and Password boxes and click the Login button.

  • Page 33: Setting Up Login Username And Password For The Local Management Console

    2. Set the Device Name Access to Enable. 3. Type a new name in the Device Name box. 4. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.2. Setting up Login Username and Password for the Local Management Console You can modify the user name and password for logging into the local management server.

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Receiver's Display Language

    5.3.3. Setting up the Receiver’s Display Language Follow the procedure below to change the receiver’s display language: 1. Go to the Device Configuration tab page by clicking the Device Configuration tab. 2. Choose a desired language from the Display Language drop-down box. Currently available languages are Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Pin Pairing Method

    For more information about Managed Meeting, refer to Section 4.1. Intel Pro WiDi and Managed Meeting. Follow the procedure below to set up the receiver’s Managed Meetings function: 1. Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2.

  • Page 36: Managing Hdmi/Vga Port Output

    Select "Off" to disable the PIN enforcement function. PIN entry or PBC is used when connecting your device to the receiver for the first time. Select "On" to enable the PIN enforcement function. In this case, you must enter a PIN code on the device connecting to the receiver for the first time.

  • Page 37: Setting Up Widi Lower Bandwidth

    1. Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2. Select the desired option in the HDMI/VGA Port Power management drop-down box. There are three options: Always On, Screensaver, and HDMI Off. Always On: Selecting this option, the HDMI output is always on. Screensaver: Selecting this option, the system will run the screensaver after the defined idle time expires.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Force Edid At Rtsp M3

    2. Set WiDi Lower Bandwidth to Enable or Disable according to practical requirements. Enable: This will limit the bandwidth for WiDi. In a congested network, this can produce relatively smooth video playback. Disable: The bandwidth for WiDi is not limited. This will produce better video quality for video playback when working in a clean network.

  • Page 39: Setting Up Hdcp Encryption

    is used. 3. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.9. Setting up HDCP Encryption HDCP Encryption is supported by most display devices and may be required by some. Disabling this feature may improve the video performance when high interactivity is desired. Also in certain setups, some HDMI switches may have problem with the HDCP encryption and this feature is provided for the compatibility issue.

  • Page 40: Setting Up The Vga Compatibility Mode

    4. The receiver reboots, and new settings take effect after the reboot. Warning: DO NOT disable this feature, unless you have confirmed that your display device supports that. 5.3.10. Setting up the VGA Compatibility Mode Follow the procedure below to select a VGA compatibility mode: 1.

  • Page 41: Adjusting Tv Screen Size

    Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. Configure the USB Local Access feature according to practical requirements. There are three options: Disable, Only allow firmware update, and Enable. Disable: Select "Disable" to disable the USB port on the receiver. Only allow firmware update: Select "Only allow firmware update"...

  • Page 42: Setting Up Output Aspect Ratio

    2. Go to the TV Screen Size (Overscan Settings) line, and select the desired option in the TV Screen Size (Overscan Settings) drop-down box. The value for TV screen size ranges from 0 to 25. The larger the value is, the bigger the screen will be.

  • Page 43: Setting Up One Touch Play (Hdmi-Cec)

    3. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.14. Setting up One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) Follow the procedure below to set up the receiver’s One Touch Play (HDMI-CEC) function: 1. Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2.

  • Page 44: Updating The Receiver's Background Image

    5.3.15. Updating the Receiver’s Background Image Follow the procedure below to update the receiver’s background: 1. Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2. Go to the Background Image line, and click the Browse button next to the Background Image box.

  • Page 45: Updating The Receiver's Screensaver Image

    6. After a while, the background image will be updated. You can check it on the connected display. 5.3.16. Updating the Receiver’s Screensaver Image Follow the procedure below to update the receiver’s screensaver image: 1. Go to the Features tab page by clicking the Features tab. 2.

  • Page 46: Setting Up Network Information Display On Tv Screen

    The file size must not exceed 200 KB. The best image size is 300*60 pixels. 4. Click the Apply button to upload the screensaver image to the receiver. 5. A confirmation message appears. Click OK to continue. 6. After a while, the screensaver image will be updated. You can check it on the connected display when the screensaver is running.

  • Page 47: Setting Up Autonomous Group Owner (Ago)

    5.3.18. Setting up Autonomous Group Owner (AGO) The Autonomous Group Owner function (enabled) allows the receiver to be the group owner during a p2p connection negotiation. In this case, the receiver can determine the channel for communication. In a Wi-Fi P2P group, the group owner operates as an access point and all other devices are clients.

  • Page 48: Setting Up Communication Channel

    Disable: The communication channel will be consistent with the source device, or be determined through negotiation between the receiver and the connecting device. And the Managed Meetings feature is not available. Note: By default, AGO is enabled. 3. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 4.

  • Page 49: Setting Up Group Owner Intent

    Analyzer to help you identify a clean channel. 3. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.20. Setting up Group Owner Intent When the AGO function is disabled, the Group Owner Intent function is available. The Group Owner Intent function is used to determine which device (receiver or connecting device) will be the group owner.
  • Page 50 including P2P Wireless Network Name (SSID), Password, IP address, subnet mask, DHCP IP address range. You should configure these parameters when you use the Managed Meeting function. When source devices connect to the receiver, the receiver will assign IP addresses to these devices. And these IP addresses are defined by the parameters discussed in this section.

  • Page 51: Setting Up Wireless Network Parameters

    4. The receiver reboots, and new settings take effect after the reboot. 5.3.22. Setting up Wireless Network Parameters When AGO is disabled, you can define wireless network parameters for accessing the receiver’s local management web server, including wireless network name (SSID) and password, IP address, subnet mask, and DHCP IP address range.

  • Page 52: Modifying The Receiver's Wireless Network Name (Ssid)

    Wireless IP Address: It is the IP address of the local management web server. This IP address is displayed in the lower part of the Ready to connect screen. It is used to access the local management server when AGO is disabled. Note: The Wireless IP Address must not in the range defined by Wireless DHCP IP Start and Wireless DHCP IP End.

  • Page 53: Setting Up Broadcast Network Name

    Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. The receiver reboots, and the new SSID takes effect after the reboot. 5.3.24. Setting up Broadcast Network Name Follow the procedure below to set up the receiver’s Broadcast Network Name: Go to the Network Settings tab page by clicking the Network Settings tab.

  • Page 54: Setting Up Wireless Connection Properties

    broadcasted when the Broadcast Network Name function is disabled. In this situation you can connect to the SSID manually. Refer to Section 5.1.2.2. When SSID Broadcast is Disabled for detail. Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. The receiver reboots, and the new setting takes effect after the reboot.

  • Page 55: Setting Up The Receiver's Ip Address

    User Name: Not used. Password: The pre-shared password for the wireless SSID. When PEAP/MSCHAPV2 is selected, User Name: This is for authentication through a RADIUS server. It is RADIUS account User Name. Password: It is RADIUS account password. When EAP-TLS is selected, the following items are available: User Name: It is the User Principal Name or RADIUS Identity (if necessary).

  • Page 56: Specifying A Dns Server For The Receiver

    Go to the TCP/IP Setting section, and set the IP Policy to Auto or Static. Auto: The receiver will be assigned an IP address by the DHCP server. Static: You can define the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for the receiver. If you select Static, you can define a DNS server.

  • Page 57: Specifying The Screenbeam Cms For The Receiver

    Click the Apply button, and then click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.28. Specifying the ScreenBeam CMS for the Receiver Follow the procedure below to specify a management server for the receiver: Go to the Remote Management tab page by clicking the Remote Management tab. Go to the Central Management System Setting section, and define the CMS Host and the CMS Port.

  • Page 58: Rebooting The Receiver

    5.3.29. Rebooting the Receiver Follow the procedure below to reboot the receiver: 1. Go to the Maintenance tab page by clicking the Maintenance tab. 2. Click the Yes button next to “Reboot Receiver”. 3. Click OK on the pop-up message box to confirm. 5.3.30.

  • Page 59: Upgrading The Receiver

    The Receiver reboots, and it will be running with its default settings. 5.4. Upgrading the Receiver ScreenBeam Pro supports firmware upgrade. And Actiontec’s ScreenBeam team will constantly improve the receiver’s performance with new firmware. Follow the procedure below to upgrade your receiver: 1.
  • Page 60 4. On the Firmware Upgrade tab page, you can check the current firmware version in the Firmware Version section and upgrade the receiver. 5. Select Enable in the Firmware Update box. 6. Download the latest firmware from Actiontec’s website: http://www.actiontec.com/sbupdate. Note: You should disconnect from the receiver’s SSID and connect to a router’s SSID before downloading firmware.

  • Page 61: Part Vi. Faqs And Troubleshooting

    Part VI. FAQs and Troubleshooting This chapter describes frequently asked questions (FAQs), and answers to those questions. Also included are some problems you may encounter using the receiver, and possible solutions to those problems. 6.1. FAQ (Q) What is AGO mode? (A) AGO stands for Autonomous Group Owner.
  • Page 62 Managed meetings session? (A) Up to 16 participants. (Q) What's Actiontec CMS? (A) CMS is Actiontec's ScreenBeam Central Management System software. It enables IT to remotely configure, monitor, and manage multiple ScreenBeam receivers from a central location. To learn more, visit http://www.actiontec.com/sbcms.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    6.2. Troubleshooting In some instances Windows 8.1 Miracast does not have the "Add a wireless display" option, or Intel WiDi application may have problem to connect if there's a VPN software running on the system. If this occurs, please disable your VPN temporarily to confirm and consult with the VPN vendor on how to allow Miracast/WiDi.
  • Page 64 In some instances video playback is not smooth when the system is running in battery mode. Resolution: Plug in AC power. In some instances a 2nd PC attempting to pair to a ScreenBeam receiver that is already in exclusive mode/use by another user is presented a PIN window but no PIN is displayed on the ScreenBeam receiver when they should receive a message telling them the receiver is in exclusive use.

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