Hardware Installations
Set Up Casting Device
Note: MirrorOP for Sharp Client Sender Application
Synappx Meeting no longer supports the MirrorOp for Sharp client sender application. Switch the casting/mirroring environment from MirrorOp for Sharp to Barco's MirrorOp. Barco's MirrorOp is downloadable at no cost to Synappx users. Download MirrorOp from Barco.
Set Up Casting Devices (wePresent or Embedded Display Wireless Interface)
1. Connect the casting device to a display.
2. Connect the casting device to LAN.
3. Open the casting device webpage and configure the IP address and PIN code (the static IP address is required for the wePresent/wireless network card). You can access the device web page by connecting a cable to the casting device or network interface from a PC.
4. Filtering (Gatekeeper) settings should be set to All pass or Internet only.
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MirrorOp Client Sender Software
MirrorOp is a sender application for the casting device (wePresent and wireless Sharp displays).
- Install MirrorOp application on the client/users’ PCs.
- In a mixed environment, install both MirrorOp applications on the client PC.
The Synappx Meeting client application automatically connects to the casting device via MirrorOp when the meeting is started.
MirrorOp Software
- MirrorOp from Barco (for wePresent external device) (Recommended)
The PIN number is always asked with this type of MirrorOp software.
Be sure to install the correct version to ensure full functionality of the software and the display.
Setup Display for Voice Control* (Optional)
Synappx Meeting supports hands-free operation. Using Amazon’s Alexa-enabled speakers, you can control Microsoft Office PowerPoint presentations, SHARP Pen Software, and the display power and inputs. When voice operation is enabled, you also have the option to end the meeting with a voice command. When the meeting is ended, the application disconnects MirrorOp casting and the supported web conference session and closes the Synappx Meeting Assistant. Please follow the steps below to configure the display hardware. For software setup, please go to Voice Setup.
Configure Display Hardware
Set up a static IP address and port on the display device following the procedure in the hardware operation manual. The IP address needs to be reachable from client PCs.
If the username and password are set for the display device web page, they need to be set in the Synappx Admin Portal.
Supported Sharp Displays for Voice Control*
The following interactive display models can be controlled using My Sharp skill for Amazon Alexa.
* Voice control not available in Europe
Note:
- The display IP address needs to be static
- The display IP address should be accessible from the client PCs
For additional voice configurations including enabling Alexa-enabled speakers, My Sharp skill, as well as device settings at Synappx Meeting Admin Portal, please go to the Setting up voice control section.