Installation and Wiring ............................................................................................................................... 7
Web GUI ................................................................................................................................................... 16
General Tab .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Device Name ................................................................................................................................. 18
Version Info ................................................................................................................................... 25
Video Source Tab ...................................................................................................................................... 25
State and Switch ........................................................................................................................... 25
Manage Alias ................................................................................................................................ 26
The HT-RANGER is a high-performance BYOD presentation switcher with wireless presentation
capability. It includes a built-in Wi-Fi module and offers multiple connection options, including AirPlay,
Miracast, Smart View, HT-Voyager and physical HDMI and USB-C ports. Connecting to the HT-RANGER
using any of these methods can project the video from the connected device to the connected display,
in either full screen mode or dual view mode.
The HT-RANGER includes multiple features such as automatic signal switching, CEC, Guide Screen, and
OSD display.
FEATURES
• Dual view presentation.
• Built-in Wi-Fi module for wireless connectivity with devices over AirPlay, Miracast, Smart View, and
HT-Voyager.
• Supports HDMI input and output resolutions up to 4K@30Hz 4:4:4.
• Detailed On Screen Display (OSD) information.
• Device control using Web UI and Telnet API.
• Laptops connected to the HT-RANGER using the USB-C interface can access USB peripheral devices
(i.e. cameras, microphones) connected to USB-A ports on the HT-RANGER.
Package Contents
• 1 x Switcher
• 2 x Wi-Fi Antennas
• 1 x DC 12V Power Adapter with US Pins
• 2 x Mounting Brackets (with Screws)
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Panel Description
No.
Name
Description
1
Power LED
Solid yellow LED when the HT-RANGER is powered on.
2
Status LED
• Solid yellow LED: The HT-RANGER is outputting at least one video source.
• Blinking yellow LED: The HT-RANGER is in standby mode
• Off: The HT-RANGER is displaying the Guide Screen.
3
Input
Source
LEDs
• Solid yellow LED: The corresponding video input source signal is connected and is
being displayed.
• Fast blinking yellow LED: The corresponding video input source signal is connected
but the source is not being displayed.
• Slow blinking yellow LED: The corresponding video input source signal is being output
but the signal is not valid.
• Off: The switcher is in standby mode, or the corresponding video input source signal
is not connected.
4
Pairing
USB-C port for connecting to HT-Voyager for pairing.
5
Reset
Reset button.
When the switcher is powered on, use a pointed stylus to hold down this button for five
or more seconds and then release. The HT-RANGER will reboot and restore to its factory
defaults.
FRONT PANEL
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REAR PANEL
No.
Name
Description
1
Wi-Fi
Connect to the antenna pair provided for access to Miracast and the soft AP
function.
2
12V
Connect to the DC 12V power adapter provided.
3
Input port
Connect to an HDMI and/or a USB-C source.
4
USB 1-2
USB-A ports, supports the two following functions:
(1) Connect to USB peripheral devices (e.g. keyboard, mouse, touch screen, etc.).
Note: Both USB ports can supply power to the USB peripheral devices:
! USB1 port: outputs DC 5V 1A power
! USB2 port: outputs DC 5V 0.5A power
(2) Connect either port to a U-disk for firmware upgrade. For more information, see
Firmware Upgrade section.
5
HDMI OUT
Connect to an HDMI display.
6
LAN
Connect to a network device (e.g. network switch, router, computer, etc.) for LAN
control (Web GUI & Telnet API) and AirPlay mirroring signal input.
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Installation and Wiring
INSTALLATION
Note: Before installation, please ensure the device is disconnected from the power source.
Attaching Antennas
1. Attach the included antenna to the threaded connector and screw it in clockwise.
2. Repeat the above step for the other antenna.
Attaching Installation Brackets
1. Attach the included installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided.
2. Repeat the step for the other side of the device.
3. Attach the brackets to the desired install surface (installation hardware not included).
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WIRING
Warnings:
! Before wiring, ensure all devices are disconnected from power.
! When wiring, carefully connect and disconnect the cables, ensuring each connector is properly
seated.
Note: By default, if the USB-C video source is displayed in full screen, all USB devices (i.e. cameras and
microphones) connected to the USB Type-A ports of the switcher will be routed to the USB-C input port.
This allows the laptop connected to the USB-C input access to these USB devices as if they were
connected to the laptop directly.
Key Functions
The switcher supports multiple functions such as screen mirroring, dual view display, automatic signal
switching, Guide Screen and OSD, providing simple use of the system.
SCREEN MIRRORING
With screen mirroring support, the HT-RANGER allows you to share your mobile devices’ content
wirelessly over AirPlay Mirroring, Miracast, Smart View, and HT-Voyager. In this manual, mobile devices
available for screen mirroring are referred to as “screen mirroring sources”, which include Apple devices
(iPhone/iPad/Mac), Android phones, Windows PCs, and HT-VOYAGER.
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1. Screen mirroring over airplay
Using an iPhone 8 (iOS 15.2) for example:
1. Connect your iPhone to the soft AP of the device.
ðSoft AP SSID: this should be the same as the device name which can be obtained from the
OSD at the upper right corner of the display screen. By default, it is set as HT-RANGER.
ðPassword: this password can be set through Web UI or Telnet API and can be obtained from
the OSD at the bottom right corner of the display screen. By default, it is set as 12345678.
2. Slide up from the bottom of the iPhone’s screen to show the control center. Click Screen
Mirroring and choose the device name in the pop-up list.
3. HT-RANGER now displays your iPhone’s screen.
4. To disconnect iPhone from the device: click “Stop Mirroring”. The display stops displaying
your iPhone’s screen.
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2. Screen mirroring over Smart View
For Android mobile (using Samsung Galaxy S9 for example):
1. Enable the Wi-Fi or WLAN feature of the mobile.
2. Slide down from the top of the screen and click the Smart View icon in the pop-up interface.
3. The Smart View window appears and starts to search for Miracast receiver. Click the HT-RANGER
device name in the search result and the device will output the mobile screen.
3. Screen mirroring over Miracast
For Windows 10 PC:
1. Enable the WLAN feature of your PC.
2. Click the icon on bottom right of the screen to open Action Center.
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3. Click Connect.
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4. Click the HT-RANGER device name in the search results.
Projecting Button
Note: For more information about HT-Voyager, see the HT-Voyager user guide.
5. The HT-RANGER device displays the PC’s content once your PC is connected to the device
successfully.
6. To disconnect PC from the device: click Disconnect.
Note:
" The icon and interface of the Miracast function may vary on different computers.
" Some Windows 10 computers may fail to perform screen mirroring with Miracast due to
compatibility issues.
Tip: Both the AirPlay mirroring and Miracast support access code. If you see the PIN entry window
appears on your devices, input the access code which can be obtained through OSD. (See “OSD” section
for more information.)
4. Screen mirroring over HT-VOYAGER
HT-VOYAGER allows you to share your laptop’s content on the display screen without installing any
additional software. Simply plug in the HT-Voyager into USB-C and click the button. For more information,
see the user guide of HT-VOYAGER.
Steps to share laptop’s screen on the display using HT-Voyager:
1. Pair the HT-VOYAGER with the switcher. Connect the HT-VOYAGER to the PAIRING port of the
switcher for pairing. Once pairing is completed, “Pairing successful” appears on the display
screen. (This will take around 20 seconds to complete.)
2. Connect the HT-VOYAGER to a laptop. The HT-VOYAGER will start running when connected
into a laptop and will automatically connect to the switcher’s soft AP. Once the HT-VOYAGER
connects to the switcher successfully, the LED stops blinking and will be solid white.
3. To mirror the laptop, press the HT-VOYAGER’s projecting button. To display laptop’s screen in
full screen, press and hold the button for at least 5 seconds.
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DUAL VIEW DISPLAY
1
1
2
By default, the switcher allows up to two video sources to be displayed on a single screen.
The source combinations and switching sequence for dual view is as follows:
1. Only one hard-wired video source (HDMI or USB-C) can be displayed in dual view
Screen mirroring source + Screen mirroring source: √
Screen mirroring source + HDMI In source: √
Screen mirroring source + USB-C In source: √
HDMI In source + USB-C In source: X
Note: To learn more about screen mirroring source, see Screen Mirroring section.
2. If two wireless video sources are being displayed in dual view and a third video source is
connected the latest connected video input source will replace the source that has been
connected longer to the HT-RANGER.
3. If one of the dual video sources is a hard-wired source (HDMI or USB-C) and a second wireless
video source is connected, the or the latest connected source will replace the hard-wired video
source.
Note: The Dual View Display function can be disabled by API commands. For more information, see the
separate HT-RANGER API documentation.
AUTOMATIC SIGNAL SWITCHING
The automatic signal switching function allows for quick and easy video switching without the need for
user control. By default, the automatic signal switching function is set as enabled.
1. When there is only one video input source connected, the switcher will automatically output and
display it on the screen.
2. When a third video input source is connected and the two video sources are being displayed in
dual view, this latest input source will replace either of the sources being displayed. For more
information, see the switching mechanism in the Dual View Display section.
3. If all video sources are removed, the switcher will output the Guide Screen picture.
The switcher also offers the following manual methods to switch to a specific video source:
1. Using web UI.
2. Using API commands. For more information, please see the separate API documentation.
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GUIDE SCREEN
No Access Code
UAV-G709-000
WiFi Pwd:1 2345678
IP: 192.168.9.46
Guide
HT-RANGER
The device uses a Guide Screen to convey the basic connection instructions for users. The Guide Screen
can be personalized to allow custom connection instructions on the device’s Web UI page.
When all video sources are disconnected from the device, the following Guide Screen appears on the
display screen automatically:
Note:
• This Guide Screen picture can be changed through the Web UI setting. Please refer to Guide Screen
section for more information.
• By default, if the Guide Screen is being displayed for 60 seconds with no wireless casting connectivity,
a countdown timer with the time period of 60 seconds will appear. When the timer ticks to zero, if
the connected display is CEC-supported, it will enter standby mode.
The Guide Screen is accessible in the following cases:
• Automatic switching: by disconnecting all video sources from the switcher, the Guide
Screen appears automatically.
• Manual switching:
è Through Web UI page. For more information, see State & Switch section.
è Send API command through telnet to the switcher to show the Guide Screen. For more
information, see the separate HT-RANGER API documentation.
OSD
The switcher supports OSD (On Screen Display) to convey device basic information, including the video
source’s information, access code, device name, IP address, and Wi-Fi password. The following are two
different OSD examples.
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Access code
not set
Device name
of the switcher
Wi-Fi password
IP address
of the switcher
HDMI
WiFi Pwd: 12345678
IP: 169.254.5.42
No Access Code
FSC610
Example 1: Full screen mode
Video source name
AIRPLAY1
HDMI
Access code
Device name
of the switcher
Wi-Fi password
of the switcher
IP address
of the switcher
WiFi Pwd: 12345678
IP: 169.254.5.42
Access Code: 1000
FSC610
HT-RANGER
HT-RANGER
Video Source Name
Example 2: Dual Display mode
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Note:
• When the switcher outputs the Guide Screen, the OSD will be displayed continuously until the
countdown timer reaches zero.
• When the device outputs video input sources, the OSD will be displayed for 10 seconds and then
will disappear.
• By default, the access code is set as blank, and therefore the OSD doesn’t display the access code. If
you want to set access code, please see BYOD section for more information.
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Web GUI
The Web UI designed for this switcher allows for basic controls and device settings. This Web UI can be
accessed through a modern browser, e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, IE10+, etc.
To get access the Web UI:
1. Connect the LAN port of the switcher to a local area network. Ensure there’s a DHCP server in the
network so that the device can obtain a valid IP address. (If there is no DHCP server the switcher
will revert to a 169.254.x.x address which you can find on the OSD. Use this to change the switcher
IP to a static IP address and set your own.)
2. Connect the PC to the same network as the switcher.
3. Input the switcher’s IP address in the browser and press Enter, the following window pops up. (See
OSD section to easily view the IP address)
4. Input the password (default password: admin) and click Login to enter the main page.
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The Web UI main page includes General and Video Source Tabs.
• General – offers settings of network & Wi-Fi, BYOD, Soft AP, Display Control, USB Switching,
password, Guide Screen, Maintenance, etc.
• Video Source – offers settings of source switching and alias management.
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General Page
UI Element
Description
Device Name
Change the device name if desired. This name also acts as the name of soft AP and the
receivers of AirPlay and Miracast.
Note: The name must be 1~20 characters in length, including letters, numbers, “_” or “-”.
By default, it is set as HT-RANGER.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
UI Element
Description
Network
Used to modify network settings.
IP Mode
Select the desired IP mode between DHCP and Static. (Default is DHCP)
IP Address
Set the IP address manually if Static mode is selected.
Netmask
Set Subnet Mask manually if Static mode is selected.
DEVICE NAME
WIRED NETWORK
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Gateway
Set gateway address manually for the device to communicate with another network that
uses different communication protocols when Static mode is selected.
DNS Server 1
Set DNS server manually for the switcher to ensure normal network communication.
DNS Server 2
Apply
Click to apply setting changes. Note: After the IP settings are changed, please refresh the
Web UI page to re-login.
UI Element
Description
BYOD Feature
• On: Enable the device’s BYOD feature.
• Off: Disable the device’s BYOD feature.
Note: This feature is available for AirPlay and Miracast, not for HT-Voyager.
Access Code
Enter a four-digit access code to help prevent users from accidentally connecting to an
unintended device and protect from unauthorized access.
! When an access code is configured, it appears on the upper right corner of the display.
! If you don’t want to set access code, you can leave this blank.
By default, it is set as blank.
Refresh
Click to refresh to show the latest access code.
Auto
When “Auto” is checked, the device randomly generates a four-digit access code in the
following cases:
! The device switches to Guide Screen.
! The device reboots.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
BYOD
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SOFT AP
UI Element
Description
Soft AP
Click to enable/disable the switcher’s soft AP function.
Soft AP
Password
Configure soft AP password.
Note: The soft AP password must be 8~20 characters in length, including letters, numbers,
“_” or “-”.
Soft AP
Router
•Enable: Enable the device’s soft AP router function so that wireless devices connected
to soft AP can access the internet (in the condition that the LAN port of the device is
connected to the internet).
•Disable: Disable the device’s soft AP function to prevent wireless devices connected to
soft AP from accessing the internet.
Note:
(1) Before you use this feature, ensure the soft AP function is enabled.
(2) When the device’s IP mode is set as Static, you must configure the LAN port’s
gateway and DNS correctly so that soft AP router runs properly.
Apply
Click to perform current settings.
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OUTPUT
UI Element
Description
Output timing
Set the output resolution for HDMI Out. Two operation methods are offered.
! Auto: select to output the maximum resolution supported by display based on the
display’s EDID. E.g. If display supports up to 4K@60Hz, the device outputs 4K@60Hz.
! Resolution range list: select a desired output resolution from the drop-down menu to
output this fixed resolution.
By default, it's set as Auto.
Output HDCP
Support
Set the HDCP capability for HDMI Out and HDBT Out.
! Follow: Set the output HDCP of HDMI Out to follow the HDCP capability of the video
input.
! HDCP 1.4: Set the output HDCP of HDMI Out to HDCP 1.4.
By default it is set as Follow.
Auto Standby (Minute,
ranges from 0 to 60, set to 0
for deactivation)
Set a period of time that remains before the countdown timer begins for auto standby.
•For example, when the current input is Guide Screen, 1 minute means if there’s no
signal present at the device in 1 minute, the countdown timer for device standby
begins; when the timer ticks to zero, the device enters standby mode.
Note: If the connected display doesn’t support CEC or isn’t correctly set with RS232
commands, the word “Standby” appears in the middle of the Guide Screen.
•If it’s set to 0 minute, it means this function is disabled and you cannot set the device
to standby mode.
By default, auto standby is set as 1 minute.
Refresh
Click to refresh to the latest status of the output timing.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
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DISPLAY CONTROL
UI Element
Description
Use CEC to control display
Click to enable/disable CEC control on display.
Default setting: Enable
Interval between two
consecutive commands to the
sink (Second, ranges from 0 to
200)
Specify a time interval between sending two consecutive commands to the sync (in
seconds).
The interval should not be less than 0s.
Note: Check with the display manufacturer for info on recommended CEC command
intervals.
By default, the interval is set as 8 seconds.
Stop Video
Signal In
Standby Mode
•Enable: Click to stop transmitting the video signal to the display when the device is
in standby mode.
•Disable: Click to continue transmitting the video signal to the display when the
device is in standby mode.
Default setting: Disable
Power On
Click to power on the connected display.
Power Off
Click to power off the connected display.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
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WI-FI SETTINGS
UI Element
Description
Band
• 5G: Configure the device’s frequency band as 5GHz.
• 2.4G: Configure the device’s frequency band as 2.4GHz.
By default, the device works at 5GHz. If your wireless devices don’t support 5GHz,
configures the frequency band as 2.4G before connecting them to the device via Miracast.
Channel
By default, the Channel is set to Auto. If a different wireless channel is desired, uncheck
Auto and select the desired channel.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
UI Element
Description
New Password
Set a new login password.
Note:
The new password must be 4 to 16 characters in length, alphanumeric only.
Confirm
Password
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
PASSWORD
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GUIDE SCREEN
UI Element
Description
Browse
Set a new picture for the Guide Screen.
Apply
Click to upload the picture file to the device.
Note: The picture must be in jpeg format that has 1920 x 1080 pixels.
UI Element
Description
Browse
Click to browse for the local upgrade file for firmware upgrade.
Apply
Click to apply the upgrade file to the device.
Note: The upgrade file is a .zip archive. After the upgrade file is uploaded completely, the
device reboots.
Reboot
Click to restart the switcher.
Reset to
Factory Default
Click to restore the switcher to its factory defaults. You can also perform this task by
using the Reset button on front panel.
Export Log
Click to export log (.tar.gz) to a local computer.
MAINTENANCE
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VERSION INFO
UI Element
Description
Version
Displays the switcher’s firmware version.
Build Time
Shows the time and date when the switcher’s firmware was built.
UI Element
Description
State & Switch
Displays the video signal status (including video source channel, video resolution and
video format).
Primary
Click the button (turns from white to red) to output the video source(s).
Show Guide Screen
Click the button (turns from white to red) to output the Guide Screen.
Refresh
Click to refresh the current state information.
Video Source Tab
STATE & SWITCH
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MANAGE ALIAS
UI Element
Description
Video Source
Displays the video source name.
Alias
Enter a name to change the video source name to a new one.
Note: The name should be within the length of 1~20 characters including letters, numbers,
underscores “_” and hyphens “-”. If you don’t want to change the name, leave it blank here.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
UI Element
Description
Multiview Feature
•On: allows two sources to be displayed side-by-side. These sources can be any combination
of USB-C, HDMI, and two wireless casting devices and are selected in video switching.
• Off: displays one source at a time full screen.
Fall-back Policy
• Normal: reverts back to the last selected source.
• HDMI: reverts back to the HDMI input when a source in USB-C or wireless casting is
disconnected.
•USBC: reverts back to the USB-C input when a source in HDMI or wireless casting is
disconnected.
Apply
Click to apply setting changes.
SWITCHING POLICY
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Firmware Upgrade
The switcher supports a firmware upgrade using the Web UI and through the USB-A port on rear panel.
To upgrade the firmware through the Web UI, see Firmware section.
To upgrade the firmware through the USB-A port on rear panel, perform the following:
1. Name the upgrade file package “HT-RANGER-update.zip”.
2. Create a new folder named “upgrade” under the root directory of a FAT32 or NTFS USB Drive. Place
the upgrade file in this folder.
3. Connect the USB Drive to either of the switcher’s USB-A ports. It will take about 1 minute for the
switcher to read the USB Drive. If the switcher detects the upgrade file is a newer version, it will
start to upgrade automatically. When the upgrade process is complete, the switcher will reboot.
Note:
! Before connecting USB Drive to the switcher, we recommend that you remove the USB-C source
from the switcher’s USB-C port.
! Do not disconnect power to the HT-RANGER during the upgrade process.
! If the switcher detects the upgrade file is not a newer version, it will not start the upgrade.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Type
Problem
Options
Video
No Video on Display
Confirm the HDMI input on the display is correctly selected
Confirm the connected source is sending video to the HT-RANGER (verify
the connected laptop is in duplicate or extend mode)
Choppy video using
AirPlay
Make sure the AirPlay device’s WiFi is connected to HT-RANGER’s soft AP
(may need to turn on in Web UI)
USB
USB-C not connecting
Verify connected cable supports USB-C
The response time to output video of USB 3.0 and Type-C is typically 6-8
seconds, although the response time between PC’s can differ
Confirm the PC can transmit video over USB-C by installing the
DisplayLink device driver: https://www.displaylink.com/downloads
PC charge reminder
pop-up
This pop-up is normal since the HT-RANGER charging power might be
different than what the laptop requires
To ensure the laptop doesn’t lose power, connect a dedicated power
supply
Audio
No audio at far end on
soft codec call (i.e.
Meet, Teams, Zoom,
etc.)
Verify the HT-RANGER microphone is not muted (red LED means muted)
Verify the microphone selected in the soft codec is the HT-RANGER
Verify the soft codec microphone is not muted
No audio heard on the
display
Verify the HT-RANGER is selected as the desired speaker output in the
laptop by clicking on the speaker icon to open the audio output
Verify the display is not muted
Verify the levels are turned up on both the laptop and the HT-RANGER