ViewSonic WPG-150 User Manual

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For Your Records

Model Name:
Model Number:
Document Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:

WPG-150 Wireless G Presentation Gateway
VS11692
WPG-150_UG_ENG_
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Rev. 1F 10-16-07

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Contents

Introduction

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Initial Setup

Connect the WPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Access a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Install the WPG Application On Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Run the WPG Application

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Wireless Display List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connection Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Advanced Configuration

Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Configure Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Display Access Number Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Enable Wireless Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Password Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the WPG

Play Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Show Graphic Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Reset the WPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Hard Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soft Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wireless Products Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix

Compliance and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT! The WPG-100 and the WPG-150 are not Wireless
Access Points (APs).

Thank you for buying the ViewSonic® Wireless G Presentation Gateway WPG-150. The
WPG-150 connects to a projector or display through the VGA or DVI ports and enables you to
control projectors and displays wirelessly. Additional product information such as FAQ,
specifications, data sheets, etc. may be found on the ViewSonic website. This section introduces
you to the WPG-150 (referred to as the WPG in this user guide).

PACKAGE CONTENTS

These items vary depending on the model.

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AC Power

Adapter with

regional plugs

Quick Start Guide

WPG-150

Ethernet Cable

ViewSonic CD

FEATURES

• Deliver your presentations wirelessly – bridges wireless PCs to displays/monitors

• Allows any member of the group to take instant control of the display with no cable­swapping hassle

• Allows impromptu display – control switching between clients for interactive meetings

• Real time display of video, PowerPoint

• Powerful, high-performance processor for fast and responsive display

• Fast animations and slide transitions for smooth and professional presentation

• Works with virtually any display or projector with VGA or DVI connector

• Application independent – use with all your favorite programs

• 802.11b/g

• Up to 1024x768 resolution

• Versatile, light weight and portable

• Play video or graphics presentations

• Additional Ethernet port so you remain connected to the Internet

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presentations, JPEG images, and applications

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GLOSSARY

Acronym Meaning

DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

DNS Domain Name System

DVI Digital Visual Interface

SSID Service Set Identifier

TCP/ IP Transmission Control Protocol/ internet Protocol

VGA Video Graphics Array

WPA WiFi Protected Access

WPG A converter that enables you to wirelessly connect your PC

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or Laptop computer to a second display

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC CPU speed Pentium 4 or M >1.5 GHz

Memory 512 MB of RAM

Operating Systems Windows XP Home / Professional Edition SP2

(32-bit);
Windows 2000 Professional, SP 4;
Windows Vista (32-bit)

Wireless Protocol 802.11 b or g (g is preferable for full motion

video)

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FRONT VIEW

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Reset Button

Status LED

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ACK VIEW

DC Power IN

VGA

DVI

Antenna Connection

LAN

Audio (OUT)

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INITIAL SETUP

1. CONNECT THE WPG

A. Attach the antenna to the back of the WPG.

B. For an alternate access to the Internet, connect an

Ethernet cable from the LAN port to the LAN/
WAN/xDSL/Cable Modem connection to the
Internet.

C. Connect a VGA cable from the VGA port (or DVI

cable if using the DVI port) to your display (plasma,
LCD, monitor, projector, etc).

D. Connect an audio cable from the Audio port to

your audio speakers.

E. Connect the DC Plug to the DC IN Jack of the WPG. Connect the supplied AC Power

Adapter to an AC Outlet such as an AC wall outlet.

Display

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AC Wall Outlet

VGA

DC IN Jack

DC Plug

AC Power Adapter

DVI

Network/

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Ethernet cable

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After the WPG is connected, the screen shown below appears on your display. Follow the

on-screen instructions.

2. ACCESS A WIRELESS NETWORK

Use your computer’s Wireless Network Connection window to access an available wireless

network. Select the WPG from the list. Click Connect. The default SSID is WPG150-0.

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NOTE: If using a wireless client other than Windows, the screen above may look differently.

For more details, see your PC user guide.

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3. INSTALL THE WPG APPLICATION ON YOUR PC

Open Internet Explorer. The web page appears as shown below. If not, type http://10.0.0.1

in the URL field. Click the Download link.

Download link

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The File Download screen shown below appears. Click Run. Follow the on-screen

instructions. The application runs automatically and connects to the WPG after installation
is done. The ViewSonic WPG window appears on your PC in Normal Mode. For more

details, see the Normal Mode section under Initial Setup.

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RUN THE WPG APPLICATION

WIRELESS DISPLAY LIST

On your PC desktop, double-click the application icon. If there is only one WPG running in the
vicinity, the application automatically connects to that device. If there are multiple WPG’s
detected, the Wireless Display List appears as shown below. Select the desired WPG > click

Connect.

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Feature Description

Display List Displays the SSIDs of all currently visible ViewSonic WPG’s

Refresh button Updates the displayed list

Connect button Connects to the selected WPG

Cancel Closes the List window

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For Windows Vista users:

When running WPG Application, the default Playback (Speakers)/Recoding (Line In) devices will
be set to Virtual Audio Cable (WDM) automatically. Press OK to continue.

Note: Set the Playback (Speakers)/Recoding (Line In) devices to Virtual Audio Cable (WDM)
manually if the default devices are not Virtual Audio Cable (WDM).

Pop-up window

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Use your computer's “Connect to a network” window to access an available WPG from the list.
Click Connect. The default SSID is WPG150-0.

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If security settings are not in place, the SSID is an unsecured network. Click the Connect
Anyway option.

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