AT - How to use the wireless system in the classrooms in Grainger Hall

This page explains how to use new poduim panels in Grainger rooms

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These instructions are pertinent for the following rooms in Grainger Hall:
1140, 1170, 1175, 1180, 1185, 1190, 1195, 1270, 1280, 2120, 2165, 2170, 2270, 2280, 2335, 2339, 2510, 2520

1. Introduction Page:

When you first enter the AMX panel, you will be taken to this screen:

VIDEO_COMPUTER

Input Page:

This is the Input page, and it allows you to select a variety of mediums to display your information. The following instructions will detail how to display your information through a wireless connection of either an Apple or Windows/Android device.

Select Input Source:

	The Apple Wireless input allows you to use one Apple OS or IOS device to connect and display content onto the projector screen within the classroom.
	The Windows wireless option allows you to use one Windows or Android device to connect and display content onto the projector screen within the classroom. Please note that not all Android devices are supported by this option.

Apple OS & IOS

Wirelessly connecting with an iPhone or iPad:

	On the AMX touch panel, select Apple OS & IOS Wireless.
	The Apple TV connection screen will appear on the projector. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	On your Apple IOS device, double click the home button to open quick settings. Select "Screen Mirroring" near the volume control.
	Your IOS device will scan for available connections. Select the connection name from the list. Here "1280 Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the IOS device will be connect to room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	On the projector screen, a 4-digit code will be displayed. Type in this code in your IOS device to enable Air Display in the selected room. If the device does not connect shortly, you can try performing a wireless reset (see Reset wireless device connection below).
	To disconnect, double click the home button to open quick settings. Select "Screen Mirroring" near the volume control again to end screen mirroring.

Wirelessly connecting with a Mac laptop:

	On the AMX touch panel, select Apple OS & IOS Wireless.
	The Apple TV connection screen will appear on the projector. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	On your Mac laptop, click on the Apple icon on the top left corner. In the menu, select System Preference.
	Select "Displays" in the window.
	Select the room you want to connected to in the "AirPlay Display". Here "1280 Grainger" is used as example.
	On the projector screen, a 4-digit code will be displayed.
	Type in this code in your Mac laptop device to enable Air Display in the selected room. If the device does not connect shortly, you can try performing a wireless reset (see Reset wireless device connection below).
	Now you will be able to display your Mac laptop on the projector screen. Here you can make additional modifications on display resolution.
	To turn off AirPlay, select "Off" in the AirPlay. You will stop sharing your information on the screen.
	Now you have stopped sharing your Mac laptop through AirPlay

Windows & Android Wirelessly connecting with an Android device

On the AMX touch panel, selectWindows & Android Wireless.

The Microsoft connection screen will appear on the projector. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.

On your Android cell phone, swipe down on the home screen, then tap on the Notification Panel icon in the top right corner. In the menu, select the Screen Mirroring icon. Your Android cell phone will scan for available connections.

Select the connection name from the list. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the Android phone will be connect to room 1280 in Grainger Hall.

Enter the pin that appears on the projector display and select CONNECT. If the device does not connect shortly, you can try performing a wireless reset (see Reset wireless device connection below).Notice: the Microsoft Wireless Adapter may not support some types of Android phones.

To disconnect, swipe down on the home screen, then tap on the Notification Panel icon in the top right corner. In the menu, select the Screen Mirroring icon again so the icon turns gray.

Wirelessly connecting with a Windows laptop

On the AMX touch panel, selectWindows & Android Wireless.

The Microsoft connection screen will appear on the projector. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.

On your Windows laptop, click on the Notification center icon next to the time.

In the Notification Center shown on the right, click "Connect" in the yellow box.

Select room that you wish to connect.Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.

The pin for this connection in that room will be displayed on the screen.

Enter the pin shown on the screen in your Windows laptop and click "Connect ".

Now you will be able to display wirelessly. If the device does not connect shortly, you can try performing a wireless reset (see Reset wireless device connection below).Notice: the Microsoft Wireless Adapter may not support some types of Android phones.

To disconnect, click the Notification Center icon next to the time display. In the "CONNECT" menu, click Disconnect. You will stop sharing your information on the screen.

Status of wireless sources

Current Wireless Source Status Details

Apple or IOS device connected to the Apple TV inside the podium is selected as current input source.

Window or Android device connected to the Microsoft Wireless Adapter inside the podium is selected as current input source. Please notice that not all Android devices are supported by this option.

Some rooms may not any of the two wireless options as input source. The buttons for these functionalities are shown in grey and there would be no feedback as shown below:

Windows & Android Wireless is unavailable.

Apple OS & IOS Wireless is unavailable .

Wireless reset is unavailable.

The reset button will retrieve its default display, as shown on the left. In the case of a device not correctly displaying , the “Wireless Reset” button will allow you to restart and troubleshoot the wireless devices to be able to attempt connecting again.

Step Illustration Explanation
1 To enable this reset button, Press and Hold for 3 seconds. This "Pressing and Holding" operation will lead you to step 2.

2 The button will begin to flash between red and green. At this stage, this "Wireless Reset" button will stop receiving any signal, whether you touch or press it.

3 After 10 seconds, you will hear a beep from the AMX Panel. This indicates that the reset is complete, and you can attempt to connect your device again.

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	On the AMX touch panel, selectWindows & Android Wireless.
	The Microsoft connection screen will appear on the projector. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	On your Android cell phone, swipe down on the home screen, then tap on the Notification Panel icon in the top right corner. In the menu, select the Screen Mirroring icon. Your Android cell phone will scan for available connections.
	Select the connection name from the list. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the Android phone will be connect to room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	Enter the pin that appears on the projector display and select CONNECT. If the device does not connect shortly, you can try performing a wireless reset (see Reset wireless device connection below).Notice: the Microsoft Wireless Adapter may not support some types of Android phones.
	To disconnect, swipe down on the home screen, then tap on the Notification Panel icon in the top right corner. In the menu, select the Screen Mirroring icon again so the icon turns gray.

	On the AMX touch panel, selectWindows & Android Wireless.
	The Microsoft connection screen will appear on the projector. Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	On your Windows laptop, click on the Notification center icon next to the time.
	In the Notification Center shown on the right, click "Connect" in the yellow box.
	Select room that you wish to connect.Here "1280_Grainger" is used for demonstration, which indicates the target room for the wireless display is room 1280 in Grainger Hall.
	The pin for this connection in that room will be displayed on the screen.
	Enter the pin shown on the screen in your Windows laptop and click "Connect ".
	Now you will be able to display wirelessly. If the device does not connect shortly, you can try performing a wireless reset (see Reset wireless device connection below).Notice: the Microsoft Wireless Adapter may not support some types of Android phones.
	To disconnect, click the Notification Center icon next to the time display. In the "CONNECT" menu, click Disconnect. You will stop sharing your information on the screen.

Current Wireless Source	Status Details
	Apple or IOS device connected to the Apple TV inside the podium is selected as current input source.
	Window or Android device connected to the Microsoft Wireless Adapter inside the podium is selected as current input source. Please notice that not all Android devices are supported by this option.

	Windows & Android Wireless is unavailable.
	Apple OS & IOS Wireless is unavailable .
	Wireless reset is unavailable.

Step	Illustration	Explanation
1		To enable this reset button, Press and Hold for 3 seconds. This "Pressing and Holding" operation will lead you to step 2.
2		The button will begin to flash between red and green. At this stage, this "Wireless Reset" button will stop receiving any signal, whether you touch or press it.
3		After 10 seconds, you will hear a beep from the AMX Panel. This indicates that the reset is complete, and you can attempt to connect your device again.

Keywords:	Grainger, Instructors, AV, Support, Fall 2018, Podium, Panels, Wireless, classroom, conference, activity, event, mic, volume, computer, document camera, HDMI, VGA, Wireless reset, Apple, Windows, Android, Adapter, Screen, up, down, Mute, Off, Warm, Cool, Projector, Class, lecture, student. Suggest keywords	Doc ID:	86276
Owner:	Silas C.	Group:	Wisconsin School of Business
Created:	2018-10-05 15:22 CDT	Updated:	2019-01-17 14:49 CDT
Sites:	Wisconsin School of Business
Feedback:	0 0 Comment Suggest a new document