SMC Networks WiShare SMCWTVA100 User Manual

USER GUIDE

WiShare
Wireless TV Adapter

SMCWTVA100

Wireless TV Adapter
User Guide

No. 1, Creation Road III,
Hsinchu Science Park,
30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

July 2013

E072013-KS-R02

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or
other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications
at any time without notice.

Copyright © 2013 by

SMC Networks, Inc.

No. 1 Creation Road III,

Hsinchu Science Park,

30077, Taiwan, R.O.C.

All rights reserved

Trade m ar k s :

SMC is a registered trademark; and Barricade, EZ Switch, TigerStack, TigerSwitch, and TigerAccess
are trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement,
please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://
www.smc.com.

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COMPLIANCES

Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be obtained from

www.smc.com

-> support -> download -> declarations & certifications

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

◆ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

◆ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

◆ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

◆ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.

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The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CE MARK DECLARATION OF CONFORMANCE FOR EMI AND SAFETY (EEC)

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This information technology equipment complies with the requirements of
the Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the Approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility and 73/23/EEC
for electrical equipment used within certain voltage limits and the
Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. For the evaluation of the compliance
with these Directives, the following standards were applied:

◆ Health (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive)

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RF exposure related standards use ERC REC 519/EC

◆ Safety (Article 3.1(a) of the R&TTE Directive)

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LVD: EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010

◆ Electromagnetic compatibility (Article 3.1 (b) of the R&TTE Directive)

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EN 301 489-1 V.1.8.1

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EN 301-489-17 V2.1.1

◆ Radio frequency spectrum usage (Article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive)

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EN 300 328 V1.7.1

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EN 301 893 V1.6.1

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

PURPOSE This guide details the hardware features of the wireless TV adapter,

including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to
install the device and use its configuration software.

AUDIENCE This guide is for Smart Phone and PC users with a working knowledge of

computers. You should be familiar with Windows and Android operating
system concepts.

CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show

information:

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RELATED PUBLICATIONS The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use

the wireless TV adapter.

Quick Installation Guide

Also, as part of the wireless TV adapter’s software, there is online help that
describes all configuration related features.

REVISION HISTORY This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

JULY 2013 REVISION

Adds new features released for the second firmware version.

OCTOBER 2012 REVISION

This is the first revision of this guide.

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CONTENTS

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4

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BOUT THIS GUIDE 7

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F

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ABLES 14

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NTRODUCTION 15

Overview of the Wireless TV Adapter 15

Main Features 15

Package Contents 16

Key Hardware Features 16

2SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 18

System Requirements for PC to TV Mode 18

System Requirements for Mirror PBC and PIN Mode (Miracast) 18

System Requirements for Media Share Mode (DLNA) 19

3INSTALLATION GUIDE 20

How to Connect the TV Adapter 20

Install Screencasting Software 21

Connect a Device to the SMCWTVA100 21

Non-Bridged Connection Setups 26

Wired Connection Setup 26

Wireless Connection Setup 27

Hardware Reset to Factory Default Settings 27

4SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 29

PC to TV and AirFun Installation (Windows) 29

iMediaShare App Installation (Android) 39

iMediaShare App Installation (iOS) 42

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5OPERATION MODES 45

PC to TV Mode 45

Using PC to TV (Windows PC Users) 45

Additional PC to TV Controller Menu Items 47

Mirror PIN and PBC Mode 48

Mirror PBC Versus PIN Mode 48

Setup Mirror PBC or PIN From an Android Device 49

Media Share Mode (DLNA Mode) 53

Using AirFun
(Windows PC Users) 53

Using iMediaShare (Android Users) 58

Using iMediaShare (iOS Users) 60

NAS (USB) Mode 63

Using NAS Mode 63

Additional Controls In NAS (USB) Mode 64

Firmware Upgrade 64

Remote Options 65

Setup Using the OSD Menu 67

Network 68

Audio 69

Video 69

System 70

6WEB CONFIGURATION 71

Network Topology and Settings 71

Quick Setting 71

Network Settings 71

Wireless Configuration 72

Basic Settings 72

Security Settings 73

Band Settings 73

Virtual AP Bridge 74

Display Output Setting 75

Display Setting 75

Web UI Password 75

Password Setting 75

Mode Setting 76

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Mode Switch 76

Additional Functions 77

Status 77

Configuration 77

Remote 78

Restart 78

Reset to Factory Default Configuration 78

7SPECIFICATIONS 79

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FIGURES

Figure 1: Rear View 16

Figure 2: Side View 17

Figure 3: Connecting to the SMCWTVA100 using a PC 22

Figure 4: Enter the URL of the SMCWTVA100 22

Figure 5: Web UI Login 23

Figure 6: Quick Setting 23

Figure 7: Stand-Alone Connection Setup 24

Figure 8: Bridge to Wireless Connection Setup 25

Figure 9: Bridge to Ethernet (Wired) Connection Setup 26

Figure 10: “Wired” Connection Setup 27

Figure 11: Wireless Connection Setup 27

Figure 12: Setup Wizard Start 29

Figure 13: Google Play Store 39

Figure 14: Search DLNA Software App - Android Users 39

Figure 15: Install iMediaShare App - Android Users 40

Figure 16: Download iMediaShare App - Android Users 40

Figure 17: iMediaShare App is Installed - Android Users 41

Figure 18: Launch iMediaShare App - Android Users 41

Figure 19: App Store 42

Figure 20: Search DLNA Software App - iOS Users 42

Figure 21: Install iMediaShare App - iOS Users 43

Figure 22: iMediaShare App Install Complete - iOS Users 43

Figure 23: Activate iMediaShare App - iOS Users 44

Figure 24: PC to TV Mode Screen 46

Figure 25: PC to TV Icon 46

Figure 26: PC to TV Server Selection and Login Window 46

Figure 27: PC to TV Controller 47

Figure 28: Mirror Mode—SMCWTVA100 in Mirror PBC and PIN Mode. 49

Figure 29: Mirror Mode—Accessing Miracast Within Android 49

Figure 30: Mirror Mode—Launching Miracast. 50

Figure 31: Mirror Mode—Selecting the SMCWTVA100 50

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Figure 32: Mirror Mode—Connecting 51

Figure 33: Mirror Mode—Connected 52

Figure 34: Media Share Mode 53

Figure 35: Connect to SMCWTVA100 53

Figure 36: Launch AirFun 54

Figure 37: Search and Connect to Device 54

Figure 38: AirFun Activate 54

Figure 39: Select Photos 55

Figure 40: View Photo 55

Figure 41: Select Audio File 56

Figure 42: Play Audio File 56

Figure 43: Select Video File 57

Figure 44: Play Video 57

Figure 45: Connect to SMCWTVA100 58

Figure 46: Launch iMediaShare 58

Figure 47: Select the Desired File Type 59

Figure 48: Select a Photo 59

Figure 49: Photo Ready for Display 60

Figure 50: Connect to SMCWTVA100 60

Figure 51: Launch iMediaShare 61

Figure 52: Select the Desired File Type 61

Figure 53: Select a Photo 62

Figure 54: Photo Ready for Display 62

Figure 55: USB Mode 63

Figure 56: Remote Functions for NAS (USB) Mode 64

Figure 57: Upgrade Firmware 65

Figure 58: Upgrade Firmware Completed 65

Figure 59: Remote Control 66

Figure 60: Download AirFun Page 67

Figure 61: Wireless LAN Setup 67

Figure 62: Setup Main Page 68

Figure 63: Network Settings 72

Figure 64: Wireless Settings - Basic Setting 73

Figure 65: Wireless Settings-Security Settings 73

Figure 66: Wireless Settings-Band Settings 74

Figure 67: Virtual AP Bridge 74

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Figure 68: Display Settings 75

Figure 69: Password Setting 76

Figure 70: Mode Switch 76

Figure 71: Status Menu 77

Figure 72: Configuration Menu Item 77

Figure 73: Remote Menu Item 78

Figure 74: Restart Confirmation Dialog Box 78

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TABLES

Table 1: System Requirements (PC to TV Mode) 18

Table 2: Current Miracast Devices Supported 18

Table 3: System Requirements (Media Share Mode) 19

Table 4: Remote Option Button Menus 66

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1 INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ Overview of the Wireless TV Adapter

◆ Package Contents

◆ Key Hardware Features

OVERVIEW OF THE WIRELESS TV ADAPTER

Enjoy all of your personal and online content on a big screen with a simple
wireless connection. The SMCWTVA100 can use PC to TV, Media Share
(DLNA or Digital Living Network Alliance), Miracast and USB drive transfer
technology to share your mobile device or laptop content through a Wi-Fi
link to your TV or room projector. You can sit back on a couch and enjoy
your favorite movies, videos, photos, online shows and more, all in full HD.
You can also make business presentations or play music, photos or video
directly from your smartphone or tablet by Wi-Fi. The SMCWTVA100 can be
used with Windows, Android, and Apple iOS systems to share your
happiness.

MAIN FEATURES ◆ PC to TV—All PC video and audio output is “screencast” and displayed

on your TV.

◆ Miracast—Android smartphone screen and sound is “screencast” and

displayed on your TV.

◆ MediaShare—DLNA technology displays selected video, image, and

sound files from PCs, tablets, and smartphones onto your TV.

◆ USB interface—USB thumb or disk drive media files are displayed on

your TV.

◆ Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity (2.4G or 5G Band 2T2R 300 Mbps)

◆ HDMI/CVBS support—To support both new and previous generation

televisions, monitors, and projectors.

◆ Micro-USB DC in port—Any convenient USB power source can be

used.

◆ Web UI—Web UI (User Interface) with firmware upgrade capability.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

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The packaging should contain the following items:

◆ SMCWTVA100

◆ HDMI cable

◆ AV Cable

◆ Power adapter

◆ Quick Installation Guide

◆ Resource CD, including this User Guide and AirFun Software

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the
listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

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KEY HARDWARE FEATURES

Figure 1: Rear View

The following items are located on the rear panel (from left to right).

1. AV

This CVBS port connects the TV adapter output signal to a TV or projector.

2. HDMI

This port connects the TV adapter output signal to a TV or projector.

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3. ETHERNET LAN PORT

This port connects the TV adapter to a LAN over Ethernet. For example,
you can connect it to a spare port on your home WI-FI router.

4. POWER BUTTON

When the DC power adapter is attached and connected to a power source,
the power button must be depressed to power on the unit.

5. DC 5V

The micro-USB power socket is where you connect the power adapter. Use
the power adapter provided with the TV adapter or any suitable device
which can supply DC voltage over a USB connection.

Figure 2: Side View

The following items are located on the side panel (from left to right).

6. USB PORT

This port is for upgrading firmware only. Connect an external USB storage
device, such as a thumb drive, to this port.

7. MODE BUTTON

Press the button to switch between PC to TV, Miracast PBC/PIN,
MediaShare, and USB modes.

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2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND

CONNECTIONS

This chapter includes these sections:

◆ System Requirements for PC to TV Mode

◆ System Requirements for Mirror PBC and PIN Mode (Miracast)

◆ System Requirements for Media Share Mode (DLNA)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR PC TO TV MODE

PC to TV software uses a proprietary protocol similar to Wi-Di however,
instead of being limited to the few models that support Wi-Di, you can use
it on any Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS computer.

Table 1: System Requirements (PC to TV Mode)

System Component Requirement

PC or Laptop CPU: 1.6 GHz or better

Memory: 1.0 GB or better
Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi and/or 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MIRROR PBC AND PIN MODE (MIRACAST)

Mirror PBC and PIN mode is supported by a limited number of Android 4.2
release devices. Please check the SMC website for a list of currently
supported devices or check with your device’s manufacturer. Currently the
following devices are known to function correctly with the SMCWTVA100
using Mirror mode:

Table 2: Current Miracast Devices Supported

Manufacturer Model

Samsung S2, S4, Note2, Note8

LG Optimus G, LG-E975

Sony Xperia Z, Xperia TX

Google Nexus 4

Sharp SH-10D

HTC New HTC one

Xiaomi 2S

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System Requirements for Media Share Mode (DLNA)

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Android 4.2 or higher smartphones and tablets with Miracast support

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for Wi-Fi Direct Transfer.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIA SHARE MODE (DLNA)

The SMCWTVA100 is designed to be a DLNA-DMR (digital media renderer)
device, which means you are able to stream video, music, and photo
content from a PC (Windows 7 or Windows 8 OS), smartphone, or tablet­PC to your TV.

Table 3: System Requirements (Media Share Mode)

System Component Requirement

PC or Laptop CPU: 1.6 GHz or better

Smartphone CPU: 800 MHz or better

Tablet CPU: 600 MHz or better

Memory: 1.0 GB or better
Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi and/or 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet

Memory: 256 MB or better
Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi or better

Memory: 256 MB or better
Network: 802.11g/n Wi-Fi or better

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3 INSTALLATION GUIDE

The sections that follow describe the hardware and software installation
procedures and some additional configuration required to connect your
SMCWTVA100 into your existing LAN or WLAN. The following sections are
included:

◆ How to Connect the TV Adapter

◆ Install Screencasting Software

◆ Connect a Device to the SMCWTVA100

◆ Non-Bridged Connection Setups

HOW TO CONNECT THE TV ADAPTER

For a basic “stand-alone” hardware install of the TV adapter, perform the
following steps:

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If Internet is required for your display function, before installing the
TV adapter, make sure your PC, smartphone or tablet-PC is successfully
connected to the Internet through a broadband service. If there are any
problems, first contact your ISP to resolve them.

1. Plug in the power cord.

2. Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the SMCWTVA100 and

to the HDMI input of your TV, projector or monitor.

3. To turn on the SMCWTVA100, push in the power button until it clicks in

the depressed position.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the SMCWTVA100. The

system default mode is PC to TV mode, which means it is ready to
display any media from your PC including presentations, video, music,
and photos.

5. You can switch between five modes by pushing the mode button on the

side of the unit (next to the USB port) two or three times. The on­screen instructions will prompt you to push the button again after the
first or second push.

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INSTALL SCREENCASTING SOFTWARE

Whether you want to use a PC, tablet or smartphone with the
SMCWTVA100, your devices will need screencasting software to be able to
display and play your device contents.

1. Download and install the required software on your PC, smartphone, or

tablet.

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For Windows 7 and 8 users, install the PC to TV and AirFun
application from the Resource CD. Follow the on-screen
instructions. See “PC to TV and AirFun Installation (Windows)” on

page 29.

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For Android users, install a DLNA software app, which can be
downloaded from Google Play (formerly Android Market).
Supported DLNA App: iMediashare. See “iMediaShare App

Installation (Android)” on page 39.

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Install Screencasting Software

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For Apple iOS users, install a DLNA software app, which can be
downloaded from the Apple App Store. Supported DLNA App:
iMediashare. See “iMediaShare App Installation (iOS)” on page 42.

CONNECT A DEVICE TO THE SMCWTVA100

The SMCWTVA100 operates as a wireless access point (AP) without
Internet access. If you need bridged access to the Internet through the
SMCWTVA100 to a local LAN with internet connectivity, such as your
wireless router, you must configure the network settings.

The default setting for the SMCWTVA100 is “Virtual AP only” (stand-alone)
mode. To use this device either in stand-alone mode or with an Internet
connection, perform the procedure as follows:

1. Connect the SMCWTVA100. See “How to Connect the TV Adapter” on

page 20.

2. Connect your laptop, smartphone, or tablet-PC to the SMCWTVA100

using Wi-Fi. The SMCWTVA100 AP default SSID is the shown on the
initial screen as SMCWTVA100 xxx. See Figure 4 on page 22; the
“Name:” field.

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Select and then connect to the
SMCWTVA100 access point.

INPUT THIS URL INTO YOUR
BROWSER’S ADDRESS FIELD.

CONNECT TO THIS DEFAULT SSID

USING WI-FI.

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Connect a Device to the SMCWTVA100

Figure 3: Connecting to the SMCWTVA100 using a PC

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3. Enter the URL of the SMCWTVA100 Web UI (http://192.168.59.254/

remote/admin.html) into the address bar of your web browser. See

Figure 4 below; the “Setup:” field.

Figure 4: Enter the URL of the SMCWTVA100

4. When the SMCWTVA100 Web UI finishes loading, as shown in Figure 5,

login with the password:

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Figure 5: Web UI Login

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5. In the menu selection on the left, click on the “Quick Setting” menu

item. The Quick Setting menu appears as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6: Quick Setting

6. The Quick Setting menu allows your PC, tablet or smartphone to use a

wireless connection to the SMCWTVA100 to screencast over and, if
necessary, simultaneously allow your device to have Internet access.

Your device can use the SMCWTVA100 as a bridge to a local Internet
connection such as an Internet router or connect to it from a local LAN
or WLAN. Select one of the three bridge modes in the drop-down
menu:

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To bridge (connect) the SMCWTVA100 to your local Internet
connection over wireless (see Figure 8 on page 25) select, “Bridge
to Wireless” from the drop-down menu and click Apply. Go to Step 7

on page 24.

To bridge (connect) the SMCWTVA100 to your Internet connection
over an Ethernet cable (see Figure 9 on page 26) select, “Bridge to
Ethernet” from the drop-down menu and go to Step 8 on page 25.

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Connect a Device to the SMCWTVA100

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compared to the “Bridge to Wireless” mode..

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To use your SMCWTVA100 without an Internet connection (no
bridge, see Figure 7 on page 24), select “Virtual AP only” (default
setting). Click Apply and no further steps are necessary.

You are now ready to use the SMCWTVA100 in the Virtual AP
(stand-alone) configuration. Go to “Operation Modes” on page 45
for procedures on how to screencast.

Figure 7: Stand-Alone Connection Setup

7. (Note: Bridge to Wireless only as shown in Figure 8)

Click the “Scan AP” button and click to select the 802.11 wireless
access point that you would like to bridge the internet from.

The SMCWTVA100 will restart and connect to the wireless AP that you
selected, giving you both screencast and Internet connectivity. No
further steps are necessary you are now ready to use the
SMCWTVA100 in the Bridge to Wireless configuration. Go to “Operation

Modes” on page 45 for procedures on how to screencast.

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Connect a Device to the SMCWTVA100

Figure 8: Bridge to Wireless Connection Setup

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connects to. Use that new IP address to log into the device from your web
browser. The new address and URL will be shown on the initial screen that
is output from the HDMI connection to a display device.

8. (Note: Bridge to Ethernet only, as shown in Figure 9)

Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable from the device’s RJ-45 port to a
suitable Internet connection and then click Apply in the Quick Settings
menu with Bridge To Ethernet selected in the drop-down menu.

The SMCWTVA100 will reboot to receive a new IP address over the
wired internet connection. No further steps are necessary you are now
ready to use the SMCWTVA100 in the Bridge to Ethernet configuration.
Go to “Operation Modes” on page 45 for procedures on how to
screencast.

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