Extron electronics ShareLink 200 User manual

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IMPORTANT:
Refer to www.extron.com for the complete
user guide, installation instructions, and
specifications before connecting the
product to the power source.
IMPORTANT:
Go to www.extron.com for the complete
user guide, installation instructions, and
specifications before connecting the
product to the power source.
ShareLink 200 • Setup Guide
This guide provides instructions for installing and connecting the Extron ShareLink 200. The ShareLink 200 Wireless Collaboration
Gateway allows anyone to present content from a personal device—such as a PC, laptop, smartphone, or tablet—onto a display.
It is compatible with Windows®and Mac®OS X computers, as well as AndroidTM and Apple®smartphones and tablets.
Mounting
The ShareLink 200 can be placed on a desktop or tabletop using the included rubber feet, or mounted to a wall using the
included wall mount kit. Rack and furniture mounting options are also available. See the ShareLink 200 User Guide, available at
www.extron.com, for mounting options and instructions.
Cabling
Rear Panel Features and Cabling
AAudio output — (Optional) Connect a 3.5 mm
audio output cable between this female audio
jack and the audio input of a display or audio
amplifier.
BRJ-45 connector — Use an Ethernet cable to
connect a network switch, hub, router, or PC to
this female RJ-45 connector.
NOTE: When the ShareLink 200 is
connected to a wired or wireless
network, by default it functions as a
wireless access point, allowing access
to the ShareLink 200 from all network
computers. This can be disabled in the
conguration settings (see the
ShareLink 200 User Guide).
CVGA output — (Optional) Connect a VGA display device into this female VGA connector.
DHDMI output — Connect an HDMI display device into this female HDMI connector.
EUSB port — (Optional) Connect a USB flash drive to present documents, photos, videos, or audio files using the
ShareLink 200 USB Player feature (see figure 1, 3, on the next page).
FPower input — Connect the included power supply to the power input.
Front Panel Features and Cabling
AWi-Fi antenna jacks — Attach the included
antennae on these receptacles.
BUSB ports — Connect a USB keyboard or
mouse to set up and control the ShareLink 200,
and to use the Whiteboard feature
(see figure 1, 2, on the next page).
CPower LED — Lights when the unit is powered
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ShareLink 200 • Setup Guide (Continued)
Setting Up the Standby Screen
Once the ShareLink 200 is connected and powered on, the default standby screen appears on the display:
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Figure 1. ShareLink 200 Standby Screen
1Instructional Screen — provides instructions for starting a presentation. The background image of the instructional screen
can be customized (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for instructions on changing the background image).
2Whiteboard icon — click to use the display as a whiteboard. This feature allows the presenter to draw on a blank screen
using a mouse or touchscreen (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for instructions).
3USB Player icon — click to access the USB Player. This feature allows the presenter to access photos, videos, audio files,
and documents directly from the connected USB flash drive (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for instructions).
4IP Address — use this IP address to identify and access the ShareLink 200 during connection.
5Code — use this code to access the ShareLink 200 device through the software (see Connecting to the ShareLink 200
Receiver on the next page). This code can be customized or disabled (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for instructions).
6Receiver — use this SSID (Wi-Fi name) to identify and access the ShareLink 200 during connection.
Operation Using a Computer
Connecting a Computer to the ShareLink 200
There are three ways to connect a computer to the ShareLink 200 (see instructions below for each of the following options):
• Wirelessly, through the ShareLink 200’s internal wireless access point (WAP)
• Wirelessly, through an external WAP
• Wired through a network device
Connecting through the ShareLink 200’s Internal WAP
1. Ensure that the ShareLink 200 is powered on and that wireless network capability is enabled on
your computer.
2. Open the wireless networks on your PC (see image at right) and connect to the ShareLink 200.
NOTE: The name of the ShareLink 200 unit is shown on the standby screen (see figure 1, 6).
Connecting through an External WAP
1. Ensure that the external WAP and the ShareLink 200 are wired to the same network.
2. Ensure that the ShareLink 200 is powered on and that wireless network capability is enabled on
your computer.
3. Open the wireless networks on your PC and connect to the external WAP.
Connecting through a Network Hub, Switch, or Router
1. Ensure that your computer is connected to the network through a hub, switch, or router
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the ShareLink 200 to the network device using an RJ-45 cable.

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Setting Up the ShareLink 200 Software
Downloading and Installing the ShareLink 200 Software
NOTE: The ShareLink 200 software can be downloaded from the embedded Web pages (follow the steps below) or from the
Extron website (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for instructions).
1. Ensure that your computer is connected to the ShareLink 200 device, either through Wi-Fi or through a physical network
connection. The computer and the ShareLink 200 must be on the same network.
2. Launch your internet browser and enter the IP address of the ShareLink 200 in the browser.
NOTE: The IP address is shown on the standby screen (see figure 1, 4, on the previous page).
The ShareLink 200 landing page (figure 2, page 7) appears.
3. Click Windows or Mac (depending on your operating system) to launch the software installer.
4. Follow the instructions on the Web browser to run the the executable ShareLink 200 Software installer le.
5. Follow the Installation Wizard instructions to install the ShareLink 200 Software.
Connecting to the ShareLink 200 Receiver
Use the software to connect to the ShareLink 200 receiver as follows:
1. Open the ShareLink 200 software. The software searches for available
receivers on your network and the Choose aReceiver window opens.
NOTE: The Other Receivers button allows Wi-Fi users to search
and connect to ShareLink 200 receivers on all available Wi-Fi
networks (see Other Receivers, below, for instructions).
2. Select your ShareLink 200 device from the Receiver Name column and
click Connect.
NOTE: The receiver name is shown on the standby screen (see
figure 1, 6, on the previous page). If your ShareLink 200 unit is
not listed, click the refresh ( ) button. If the device still is not
listed, click Manual and enter the receiver IP address manually.
3. If the login window opens, enter the login code into the Code eld of the
Login window and click Connect.
NOTE: The login code is shown on the standby screen (see
figure 1, 5, on the previous page).
Other Receivers
The Other Receivers button allows Wi-Fi users to search and connect to
ShareLink 200 receivers on all available Wi-Fi networks. To do so:
1. Click Other Receivers. The Choose a Connection window opens.
• Select Show Receiver Wi-Fi networks to see a list of the
ShareLink receivers on all available Wi-Fi networks.
NOTE: This option filters by SSID name. It only lists receivers
whose SSID starts with “ShareLink.” If an SSID is changed
and no longer starts with “ShareLink,” the receiver will not be
shown.
• Select Show all Wi-Fi networks to see a list of the ShareLink
receivers as well as a list of all available Wi-Fi networks.
NOTE: If you connect to a password protected Wi-Fi network,
you will be asked to enter the network password.
2. Click on the ShareLink receiver or network that you wish to connect to,
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ShareLink 200 • Setup Guide (Continued)
Using the ShareLink 200 Software
When connection is established, the control window opens. This window has three sections:
• Share my Screen tab (see Presenting the Computer Screen, below)
• Share Media tab (see Presenting a Media File)
• Software menu (see Using the Software Menu)
Presenting the Computer Screen (Share my Screen Tab)
Use the Share my Screen tab to present your computer screen on the display device.
1Mute — Click to mute or unmute the source device audio.
2Drop-down list — Click to display the presentation options
shown below. The computer screen can be displayed full
screen (default), or in a quadrant on the top left, top right,
bottom left, or bottom right of the screen.
3Play button — Click to display the screen as specified in the drop-down list. The button changes to a Stop button, which
can be clicked to stop displaying the screen. “Not Sharing” changes to “Sharing” at the bottom of the control screen.
Presenting a Media File (Share Media)
Use the Share Media tab to stream a media le from your PC onto the display device.
1File folder — Click to browse for and select a media file.
2Volume — Click to control the volume of the video or
audio file.
3Play button — Click to play the media file. This button
is disabled until a media file is selected.
4Stop button — Click to stop playing the file. This
button is disabled until a file is selected.
5Progress bar — Displays the progress of the video or
audio playback. When a file is selected, you can click
and drag the icon on the progress bar to skip ahead
or to go back to a specific point.
6Repeat icon — Click to automatically replay the video
or audio when it is nished.
Using the Software Menu
Click the icon on the bottom right side of the control screen to open the software menu.
This menu includes the following options:
• Share on Multiple Screens — Allows the computer screen or media le to be
shared on up to four displays connected to other ShareLink 200 receivers (see the
ShareLink 200 User Guide for instructions).
• Enable WebShare —Click to enable WebShare, which allows your computer
screen to be shared to connected devices during a presentation (see Using
Webshare to Watch a Presentation on page 7 for instructions).
• Advanced Settings — See the ShareLink 200 User Guide for details on the
Advanced Settings menu.
• Disconnect— Click to disconnect from any connected receivers.
• Show Receiver Info — See the ShareLink 200 User Guide for details.
• About — Click to see the ShareLink 200 software version number.
• Exit — Click to exit the software menu.
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Operation Using a Mobile Device
Two mobile apps can be used with the ShareLink 200:
• MirrorOp for Extron ShareLink (compatible with Android and Apple devices) allows you to present photos, documents,
Web pages, device screenshots, and the device camera (see instructions below).
• MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy (compatible with Samsung®Galaxy devices only) allows you to mirror your mobile device
screen onto the display (see MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy on the next page).
MirrorOp for Extron ShareLink App
Downloading MirrorOp for Extron ShareLink App
The MirrorOp mobile app is supported by Android phones and tablets, iPad, and iPhone. Follow these steps to download the app:
1. Open the Google Play app store on your Android device, or the App Store on your Apple mobile device.
2. Search for MirrorOp for Extron ShareLink.
3. Install the app on your mobile device.
Connecting to a Receiver
Follow these steps to connect to the ShareLink 200 using the app:
1. Ensure that the ShareLink 200 is powered and connected to the network.
2. Connect your mobile device to the ShareLink 200 unit through Wi-Fi. You may connect through either of the following
options:
• Connect to the ShareLink’s built-in WAP: open the Wi-Fi networks list on your device and look for your ShareLink
receiver SSID. The SSID is shown on the standby screen (figure 1, page 2).
• Connect to an external WAP that is on the same network as the ShareLink. Ensure that the external WAP and
the ShareLink 200 are wired to the same network. Connect your device to the external WAP.
3. Open MirrorOp and press the receiver icon on the top right (see 1at right) to open the receiver
selection window.
4. Select your ShareLink 200 receiver from the discovered receivers list. To refresh the list, drag
down and release the list. You may also search for a receiver as follows:
• If the ShareLink 200 receiver is on the same network and subnet, you can search for it by
entering the SSID or IP address in the search bar (3).
• If the ShareLink 200 receiver is on a different subnet but on the same network, press the button next to the receiver icon
(2) and enter the IP address manually.
NOTE: The receiver icon turns green ( ) and the main menu appears when the device is connected to a receiver.
Main Menu Overview
NOTE: The image at right shows the mobile app layout for tablets. The layout
is arranged differently for smaller devices, such as phones.
The main menu displays the following options:
1Settings – configure app settings
2Menu – tap to hide or open the menu
3 Document – present documents from the device storage (see Presenting
Documents on the next page)
4Photo – present photos from the device storage
5Dropbox – present documents and photos from a Dropbox account
6Video – present videos from the device storage
7Browser – present Web pages using this built-in internet browser
8Camera – present the mobile device camera
9Shot & Show – present mobile device screenshots
NOTE: Instructions for Presenting Documents are shown on the next page.
See the ShareLink 200 User Guide for details on all other features.
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ShareLink 200 • Setup Guide (Continued)
Presenting Documents
To present documents from the device storage:
1. Select Document on the main menu. A list of folders containing documents appears.
2. Select the folder containing the le you wish to present.
3. Select the desired le from the folder. The document view screen opens as shown below.
4. Select the play button (see 4below) to begin presenting the document or photo. The play
button becomes a stop button, which can be pressed to stop the presentation.
1Back – Exit document and return to the previous
screen.
2Document view screen – this section is displayed
during presentation.
3Quadrant view – choose whether to show the
document full-screen or on a quadrant on the display
device (top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right)
(see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for details).
4Play button – press to start or stop presentation.
5Annotation tool – allows the presenter to draw
anywhere on the document screen (see the
ShareLink 200 User Guide for details).
MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy
Downloading MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy
This app is supported by Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets. Follow these steps to download the app:
1. Open the Google Play app store on your device.
2. Search for MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy.
3. Install the app on your mobile device.
Using MirrorOp Sender for Galaxy
1. Ensure that the ShareLink 200 is powered and connected to the network.
2. Connect your device to the ShareLink 200 through Wi-Fi (see step 2 of Connecting to a Receiver on the previous page).
3. Open MirrorOp Sender. The discovered receivers list appears as shown at right.
4. Select your ShareLink 200 receiver from the discovered receivers list.
NOTE: To refresh the list, drag down and release the list. You may also search for the
receiver by entering the SSID in the search bar.
The login screen appears after a receiver is selected.
5. If the login code is activated, enter the login code shown on the standby screen (figure 1,
page 2) and press Connect. After login, the main menu opens as shown below.
The main menu has the following options:
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1Play – press to begin sharing your screen
2Stop – press to stop sharing your screen.
3Pause – press to pause or unpause screen
sharing. This allows the presenter to navigate
through the mobile device while the menu
screen remains on the display device.
4Home – go to the mobile device home screen
5Split icons – choose one of the Split
icons to share your screen on the top
left, top right, bottom left, or bottom
right of the display. This allows up to
four users to present their screens on
the display simultaneously.

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Using the Embedded Web Pages
The ShareLink 200 Embedded Web Pages contain the following features:
• WebShare: allows users to view a presentation remotely on their mobile devices or computers.
• Moderator mode: allows a designated moderator to play or stop user presentations, and to choose where to display the
presentations on the main screen.
• Admin Mode: allows a designated administrator to congure the ShareLink 200 settings (See the ShareLink 200 User Guide
for instructions on using the Admin pages).
Opening the Embedded Web Pages
To access the embedded Web pages, enter the ShareLink 200 IP address (shown on the Standby Screen) into the Web browser.
The landing page appears on the Web browser as shown here:
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Figure 2. ShareLink 200 Landing Page
1Configure — Click to access the Admin pages and configure presentation settings (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide for
instructions on using the Admin pages).
2Install Software for: Windows — Click to download the ShareLink 200 software installer for Windows.
3Install Software for: Mac — Click to download the ShareLink 200 software installer for Mac.
4Watch Presentation — Click to access the WebShare feature. See Using WebShare to Watch a Presentation, below.
5Moderate Presentation — See Using Moderator Mode on the next page.
Using WebShare to Watch a Presentation
WebShare allows audience members to view a presentation on their computers or mobile devices through a Web browser. The
presenter may broadcast the presentation so that the image shown on the display can be viewed remotely.
NOTES:
• WebShare must be enabled on the client software or mobile app in order for the presentation to be viewed remotely by
other users.
• Each user connected through WebShare adds to the wireless bandwidth of the ShareLink 200. It is recommended that
the device be connected to an Ethernet network or bridged to a router for best performance.
Audience members must follow these steps to watch a presentation:
1. Open a Web browser on the mobile device or computer and connect to the IP address of the ShareLink 200.
2. On the landing page, click Watch Presentation. The presentation page (shown on the next page) opens in the Web
browser.

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3. Click the 1:1 button (see 4, at right) to watch the presentation.
1Home — Click to go to the ShareLink 200 landing
page.
2Pause — Click to pause the presentation.
3Save — Click to save the slide being presented.
41:1 — Click to watch the presentation.
5Fit Window — Click to fit the presentation screen to
the size of the browser window.
6Refresh — Click to refresh the presentation if
necessary.
Using Moderator Mode
Moderator Mode allows a single user to control the presentation of all connected users. To moderate a presentation:
1. Click Moderate Presentation on the landing page. The login page appears.
2. Enter the default password (moderate) and click Login. This password can be changed (see the ShareLink 200 User Guide
for instructions). After login, the following page opens:
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Figure 3. ShareLink 200 Moderator Page
1Allow control from this page only — This option is unchecked by default, meaning that moderator control is disabled and
all connected users are free to share content. Check the box to allow control to the moderator only.
NOTE: Individual users can choose to stop showing their screen by selecting the stop button from the client software on
their device.
2Connected User — This column lists the user names of all users connected to the ShareLink 200.
3Share Control — This column allows the moderator to do the following:
• Play or stop a user presentation: Click play ( ) next to the Connected User that you wish to present. The row
becomes green and the play button becomes a stop button. Click the stop button to stop sharing content.
• Choose where on the screen to display the presentation (full screen, top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom
right): Click the drop-down list and make a selection. Share to Full Screen is selected by default.
4IP Address — This column lists the IP Address of each connected user device.
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