ViewSonic WPG-150 - Wireless Video Extender User manual

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WPG-150 Wireless G Presentation Gateway
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WPG-150_UG_ENG_ Rev. 1F10-16-07
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Contents
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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
Wireless Display List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connection Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Advanced Configuration
Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Configure Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Display Access Number Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Enable Wireless Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Password Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Upgrade Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the WPG
Play Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Show Graphic Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Reset the WPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hard Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Soft Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wireless Products Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix
Compliance and Safety Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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INTRODUCTION
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.
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 cable-
swapping hassle
• Allows impromptu display – control switching between clients for interactive meetings
• Real time display of video, PowerPoint®presentations, JPEG images, and applications
• 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
IMPORTANT! The WPG-100 and the WPG-150 are not Wireless
Access Points (APs).
WPG-150 ViewSonic CD
Quick Start Guide
AC Power
Adapter with
regional plugs
Ethernet Cable

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GLOSSARY
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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
or Laptop computer to a second display
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
BACK VIEW
Status LED
Reset Button
DC Power IN
Audio (OUT)
VGA LAN
Antenna Connection
DVI

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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.
DC IN Jack
Audio
LAN
Display
Network/
Internet
VGA DVI
Ethernet cable
AC Power Adapter
DC Plug
AC Wall Outlet

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After the WPG is connected, the screen shown below appears on your display. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
2. ACCESS AWIRELESS 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.
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 ONYOUR 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.
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.
Download link

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

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A message confirms the WPG150 is connected to the network.

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CONNECTION FAILED
If you select a display that is not available, the screen shown below appears. Click OK and make
another selection.
NORMAL MODE
Once connected, the main application screen for the ViewSonic WPG appears in normal mode
as shown below. Your PC desktop starts projecting automatically on your display or through your
projector.
Normal Mode
Wireless Signal Strength
Full Screen Video
Windowed Video
Non-Video
Blank Screen
Open / Close the Advanced Mode
Shows the Wireless Display List
Transmit / Stop Video
Connected to the device name
Closes window
WPG150-0

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Feature Description
Wireless Signal
Strength
It is the current wireless signal strength in graphical form.
Full Screen Video Displays the selected media player in full screen mode.
Participates in a radio button group with "Windowed Video,"
"Non-Video" and "Blank Screen". When selected, causes
live video to be displayed full screen within the display
device using the settings on this window. The button is only
enabled when video is playing in Extended Mode.
Windowed Video Displays the selected media player in Windowed mode.
Participates in a radio button group with "Full Screen Video,"
"Non-Video" and "Blank Screen." When selected causes live
video to be displayed within a window within the display
device using the settings on this window.
Non-Video Used to display graphics and presentations. Participates in a
radio button group with "Full Screen Video", "Windowed
Video" and "Blank Screen". When selected causes the video
to be stopped within the display device using the settings on
this window.
Blank Screen Stops displaying the users presentation or video, including
audio, without closing the connection between the PC and
the WPG. Participates in a radio button group with "Full
Screen Video" , "Windowed Video" and "Non-Video". When
selected causes a blank screen to be shown on the
ViewSonic display.
Open / Close Advanced
Options
This button opens and closes the Advanced Mode for
Advanced Configuration.
Select Display Generates the "Wireless Display List" dialog box, comprising
of the list of SSIDs. For more information, see the section on
the “Wireless Display List under Initial Setup.
Transmit Video / Stop
Display
To Start/ Stop transmission of video.
Connected to: The SSID of the device of the current connection. It is a
Read-only field. Changes whenever new device is selected
Close Closes the application.

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For Windows Vista Users
Once connected, the main application screen for the ViewSonic WPG appears in normal mode
as shown below. Your PC desktop starts projecting automatically on your display or through your
projector.
Note: SIGNAL and Select Display functions were disabled in Windows Vista OS.

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ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
ADVANCED SETTINGS
For the Advanced Settings, click the down arrow on the main screen shown below.
Clickthisbutton
toopen/closethe
AdvancedMode
Advanced Mode
WPG150-0
Desktop Display group
Goes to the Microsoft®Display Properties window

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For Windows Vista User
The Desktop Display function was disabled in Windows Vista OS, the user can mirror the
current desktop screen to the WPG display screen only.

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Feature Description
Advanced Mode To change Advanced Settings.
Resolution Current resolution setting. Drop down list of all supported
resolutions up to the maximum resolution of the device. The
field will auto update when the video transmission slider is
selected or moved.
Display Settings Allows you to change the display settings of your computer
and display device. Brings up the Microsoft ®Display
Properties window including Color quality settings.
Device Setup Brings up the Wireless Display Configuration Settings
window
Desktop Display This group of settings controls how the PC desktop interacts
with the WPG device.
Duplicate: This mode mirrors the current desktop screen.
Pan and Scan: If checked, the WPG display uses pan and
scan method if the PC and WPG display resolutions are
different. Disabling Pan and Scan will default the WPG
display resolution to the previous setting.
Extend: This mode extends the PC desktop to the WPG
display screen. This setting is recommended when playing
videos or working with two different screens at the same
time.
Close Closes the window.