Edimax WP-S1000 User Manual

WP-S1000

Wireless Projector Server

User Manual

Version: 1.0 (November, 2007)

Index

1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................2

1.1. Product Introduction and Features........................................................................2

1.2. Safety Information ................................................................................................. 4

1.3. Package Contents.................................................................................................5

1.4. Familiar With WP-S1000.......................................................................................6

2. INSTALL YOUR WIRELESS PROJECTOR SERVER (WPS)........................................ 8

2.1 Hardware Installation.............................................................................................8

2.2 Make software USB Flash (PnS Token) by yourself........................................... 11

2.3 Software Installation (Using the USB Flash).......................................................13

2.3 Software Installation (From the WPS).................................................................19

3. FAMILIAR WITH PRESENTATION CLIENT SOFTWARE...........................................24

3.1 Presentation Mode .............................................................................................. 24

3.2 Video Playing Mode.............................................................................................25

3.3 Menu....................................................................................................................26

4. MAKE A NEW USB FLASH DISK WITH CLIENT SOFTWARE (PnS TOKEN)..........27

5. USING WEB ADMINISTRATION INTERFACE ............................................................29

5.1 Open the Web Administration Interface:..............................................................29

5.2 Download.............................................................................................................31

5.3 Conference Control ............................................................................................. 32

5.4 Admin ..................................................................................................................34

5.5 System Status......................................................................................................36

5.6 Network Setup..................................................................................................... 37

5.7 Projection Setup.................................................................................................. 39

5.8 Change Passwords ............................................................................................. 40

5.9 Reset to Default...................................................................................................41

5.10 Firmware Upgrade...............................................................................................42

5.11 Reboot System....................................................................................................43

6. APPENDIX....................................................................................................................44

6.1 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................44

6.2 Reset The Projector Server To Factory Default Setting ..........................................46

6.3 Set Up The Wireless Projector Server (WPS) To The Internet................................47

1. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

1.1. Product Introduction and Features

Thank you for purchasing this wireless projector server - WP-S1000! This projector server is an user-friendly presentation video server, you can connect this server to video projector or any CRT / LCD monitor with 15-pin D-sub video connector and support XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels), and share the projector or CRT / LCD monitor with every computer equipped with wired or wireless network connection.

¾ Wired and Wireless Network Connection

WP-S1000 projector server supports both wired and wireless network connection. High-performance 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection and 54Mbps wireless Ethernet connection provides smooth video and audio performance.

¾ Audio Support

Video alone is good enough, but with audio, your presentation will become more outstanding. WP-S1000 projector server also provides audio function. If your computer equips with audio interface, WP-S1000 is also capable to transmit the audio from your computer to external speaker or amplifier via built-in audio interface.

¾ No more hassle cables

WP-S1000 projector server only requires few connection cables - power, video, audio (optional), and network (optional). In most cases with computers equipped with wireless network interface, you only need power and video connection for this projector server, and you can get it installed within 1 minute!

¾ Easy to Setup

WP-S1000 projector server supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), which is very common nowadays. You only have to connect the network cable to the projector server, and WP-S1000 will setup required network parameters automatically!

It’s also simple to install client software. The WP-S1000 projector server provides user-friendly web interface, and you can access the interface with Microsoft Internet Explorer , FireFox, or any other web browser. You can start software download from the web and get the software installed on your computer within 1 or 2 minutes! The web interface also supports 4 languages (English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese), to satisfy the needs of different people from different country.

The projector server package also comes with 2 sets of USB flash disk with PnS (Plug & Show) pre-installed client software. You can give the flash disk to anyone who needs to use client software to control the presentation, and he / she can start the software after the flash disk has inserted into his / her computer immediately, without downloading and installation!

¾ Security

All users who wish to access the controlling interface of WP-S1000 projector server must be verified - A random 4-digit login code will be displayed on the projector or CRT / LCD monitor which WP-S1000 is connected to, and the code is required to control the presentation. Web interface of WP-S1000 projector server is also protected by password, and you can change the password often to improve security.

If you care about wireless network connection, forget it now! WP-S1000 projector server supports high-level wireless encryption method, which will protect the connection and unauthorized computer, will never know the contents transferred via wireless connection.

Main Features

‧ Provides wireless presentation without cable swapping. ‧ Provides one click conference control to allow host moderated meetings. ‧ Compatible with any type of projectors with standard VGA connectors ‧ Provides robust security with session login code and wireless WEP key ‧ Provides real time display of high quality images and applications ‧ Provides friendly web-based user interface for easy configuration ‧ Supports high display resolution SVGA, XGA and WXGA with 32bit colour. ‧ Supports Plug-n-Show (PnS) USB dongle software installation without CD Rom

required.

1.2. Safety Information

Please follow the following safety instructions while you’re using this wireless projector server, or you could damage this projector server and yourself.

1. THIS PROJECTOR SERVER IS NOT A TOY! Keep out of reach of children!

2. Do not place this wireless projector server in high-humid and / or hot environment, like bathroom or kitchen. Please refer to the specification of this wireless projector server to understand the environmental requirements of this wireless projector server.

3. This wireless projector server is designed to be used indoor. Do not use this wireless projector server at places like garden or any other outdoor environment.

4. Do not put any part or any component of this projector server into your body.

5. If any part or any component is dropped into water, return it to your dealer of purchase and ask for an examination; never use it again before it has been properly processed by certified Edimax technician or dealer.

6. If the projector server is dropped into water when it’s powered on, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TAKE IT BACK BY YOURSELF! Call a qualified electrical technician or us immediately for help.

7. If you want to hang this wireless projector server at high places, please make sure that the wireless projector server is properly secured. Falling down from high places will damage this wireless projector server, and may cause serious injury to people!

8. Do not drag any connected cord with force; the terminal and cord will be damaged.

9. Only use dry cloth with water to clean this wireless projector server; do not use alcohol or other chemical solution to clean this wireless projector server.

10. There’s no user-serviceable part inside this wireless projector server; if the wireless projector server is not working properly, please contact the dealer of purchase to ask for help.

11. Do not put the wireless projector server and / or A/C adapter on paper, cloth, or other flammable materials. After hours of use, this projector server will become hot, and may cause flammable materials placed under it to burn.

12. If you smell something strange or even see smoke coming out from the wireless projector server or A/C adapter, disconnect the power cord immediately, and call your dealer of purchase for help.

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1.3. Package Contents

Before you unpack the package and continue with installation, please check the contents inside the package. If any item is missing, please return the package to the dealer of purchase.

 Wireless Projector Server (1 pc)  Power Adapter (1 pc)  Software USB Flash Disk (2 pcs)  Antenna (1 pc)  Mounting Bracket (1 pc, with 4 screws)  Quick Installation Guide (1 pc)  User Manual CD-ROM (1 pc)

1.4. Familiar With WP-S1000

Front View

These 3 LEDs indicate the system status of WP-S1000 projector server:

STATUS DESCRIPTION POWER ON WP-S1000 projector server is powered on OFF WP-S1000 projector server is powered off WLAN ON Wireless LAN function is activated OFF Wireless LAN function is deactivated FLASHING Transferring data via wireless LAN interface LAN ON Wired network is connected OFF Wired network is disconnected FLASHING Transferring data via wired LAN interface

Back View

PWR: Push this button to switch on the WP-S1000 projector server (the ‘POWER’ led

at the front panel will lit), push this button again to switch off the projector server.

5V DC: Connects to the power connector of power adapter. WARNING: Only use the power adapter comes with product package, DO NOT replace with other power adapter!

VGA: Connects to the video cable of your projector or CRT / LCD monitor (15-pin D-sub connector).

AUDIO: Connects to the audio cable of external speaker or audio amplifier. (3.5mm audio connector)

LAN: Connects to your local area network (LAN) by network cable. (RJ-45 network connector)

RESET: When the projector server is not working properly, you can use this button to clear all settings and restore the WP-S100 to factory default settings: Switch the projector server off, press and hold the RESET button using a pen or pin, then switch the projector server on. You should still press and hold ‘RESET’ button, after 10 seconds you can release the RESET button, and all settings in the projector server will be restored to factory default.

ANT.: Connects to the antenna, please only use the antenna in the product package. If you need to use other antenna to improve radio reception, please make sure the antenna you’re using is designed for 2.4GHz radio band. (R-SMA connector)

2. INSTALL YOUR WIRELESS PROJECTOR SERVER (WPS)

Step 1) Hardware Installation. Step 2) Make software USB Flash (PnS Token) by yourself.

Step 3) Software Installation. Choose one of the following:

i. Install the software using the USB Flash (Recommended)

ii. Install the software from the WPS (2

Option)

Note: It’s recommended to install the soft ware using the USB flash (Fast and Easier). However we only provide 2 USB flash disks, therefore we provide second option to install the software from the WPS. If you need more USB flash disks, you can build your own USB

Flash disks, refer Chapter 4: Make a New USB Flash Disk with Client Software (PnS Token).

2.1 Hardware Installation

Use the mounting bracket and screws to mount the Wireless Project Server (WPS) on the

wall. (Skip this step if this is not required.).

2. Connect the supplied antenna to the antenna connector located at the back of the WPS

(labeled as ‘ANT’). Fasten and adjust the antenna to make it perpendicular to the ground.

Connect the video (VGA) cable of the projector to the video (VGA) port (labeled as ‘VGA’) located at the back of the WPS.

4. Connect the audio cable of external speaker (powered) or audio amplifier to the audio

port (labeled as ‘AUDIO’) located at the back of the WPS. (Skip this step if this is not required.)

5. Connect the network cable to the network port (labeled as ‘LAN’) located at the back of

the WPS. (Skip this step if you use wireless network connection).

6. Connect the power adapter to the power port of the WPS and then plug in the power

adapter to the electrical power socket on the wall.

7. Power on the WPS by pressing ‘PWR’ button located at the back of the WPS. ‘Power’

LED will be lit when it is switched on.

8. Please switch on the projector, and you should be able to see the welcome screen of this

projector server on projector or CRT / LCD monitor. A 4-digit login code and the IP address of projector server will be displayed, please remember them or write them down, you’ll need these information when you need to connect the computer to this projector server by software.

4-Digit Random Login Code

Current Configuration

The current configuration of this projector server will be displayed at the lower-left corner, they are:

SSID: The Service Set Identifier of the wireless interface of this projector server. Server IP: The IP address of this projector server. Channel: The radio channel this projector server is using. WEP: The encryption method of the wireless network of this projector server. Resolution: Current video resolution. Version: The version number of the firmware of this projector server.

2.2 ) Make software USB Flash (PnS Token) by yourself

**Note: The Software USB flash disk is an option item. We recommend you to build the USB PnS Token from WP-S1000 with your USB flash disk/ pen drive by yourself.

Before start making an USB Flash Disk, please follow the instruction on Quick Installation Guide page 7 to 13 “Step 2ii) Software Installation (From the WPS)”. And then, follow the instruction below to build your USB flash disk/pen drive.

You’ll need:

 An USB flash disk/pen drive with capacity larger than 5MB (formatted)  Installed the presentation client software into the USB flash disk/pen drive

Insert the USB flash disk into your computer’s USB port and start the presentation client software. Select ‘Make PnS Token’ from the menu of client software, then follows the instructions to build a new USB flash disk:

1. Click ‘Next’ when setup wizard appears.

2. Click ‘Flash Drive’ dropdown menu to select the drive letter that represents your USB flash

disk. If you only have one flash disk inserted, setup wizard should be able to identify the USB flash disk automatically. If the USB flash disk is not correctly identified, please insert the USB flash disk once again, and click ‘Next’.

3. Setup wizard will copy all necessary files to the USB flash disk, please be patient, and do

not remove the USB flash disk in this process. When you see this message, the wizard is completed successfully and the USB flash disk is ready to use. Click ‘Finish’ to exit and remove the USB flash disk.

2.3 Software Installation (Using the USB Flash)

Install the software using the USB Flash Disk. (Please Skip S tep 1 to 3 if you’re using wired LAN connection).

1. Right-click on wireless network icon located near the clock (usually located at the bottom-right corner of desktop), and select ‘View Available Wireless Networks’ to launch windows zero configuration utility.

2. Locate a wireless network named ‘WPS’, select it and click ‘Connect’.

3. Click ‘Connect Anyway’ when you see this message to continue.

4. Insert the USB flash into the USB port of your computer. The computer will automatically search and locate the USB flash. You can run the Plug and Show software immediately by clicking on Start Plug and Show.

5. It will start searching for the WPS.

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