Black Box Coalesce WC-COA User manual

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Coalesce Quick Start Guide
Configure Your Coalesce for Use
Follow the instructions below to set up the hardware and software
connections on the Coalesce.
Items You Will Need
Make sure you have the following items:
• Coalesce unit
• 5 V power supply (US version, WC-COA) or 5 V power supply with EU, UK,
and AU clips (international version. WC-COA-I)
• USB power cable
• HDMI cable
• HDTV display (not included in your package)
Set Up the Hardware
Follow these steps:
1. Using an HDMI cable (included), attach the Coalesce unit to an HDTV
display.
2. Connect one end of the included power cord to the power connector on
the Coalese and connect the other end to the included power supply.
For international users, snap the correct power clip onto the power plug.
Plug into a 100–240 VAC power outlet.
3. Connect a mouse and keyboard (optional) to the USB connector on the
Coalesce box.
4. After you connect the Coalesce to the mouse, the license agreement
prompt pops up on your screen. Click “Accept" to accept the license
agreement (one time only).
WC-COA
WC-COA-I

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Installation Diagram
HDTV
USB mouse
Power
plug
Power
connector
cable
HDMI
cable
Configure Coalesce
The Coalesce device can be configured either through the local screen with the
connected mouse or through the Web interface.
Using the mouse, click on the Coalesce icon, then click on System—> Configure.
OR
Coalesce uses a built-in antenna to send and receive wireless network signals.
Connect to the built-in wireless network called “coalesce.”
Use a Web browser on any computer connected to the Coalesce network. Connect
to the IP address shown on the display connected to the Coalesce unit and click
“Configure.”
NOTE: You can also connect Coalesce to a hard-wired network using CATx cable
(not included) via its RJ connector. See the full user guide for details.
Download the full user guide
1. Go to www.blackbox.com
2. Enter the part number (WC-COA) in the search box:
3. Click on the “Resources” tab on the product page, and select the document you
wish to download.
If you have any trouble accessing the Black Box site to download the manual, you
can contact our Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or [e-mail].