Connecting to a Sharelink (Wireless Presenter) using a computer

Overview

This article explains how to connect your computer to a Sharelink device within a classroom.

Note
There is another version of the ShareLink in use. If the Wireless Presenter display doesn't match the screenshots in this article, please see the Connecting to a Sharelink Pro (Wireless Presenter) using a computer.

 

What materials do I need?

  • A classroom with the "Wireless Presenter" option available on the touch panel.
  • A computer connected to the UAA Network
  • Web browser

How do I use this technology?

  1. Press the Wireless Presenter option on the touch panel.
     Sharelink Start Screen
     
  2. Enter the IP address listed on the screen in your browser and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 
    Sharelink Start Screen showing IP and Code
     
  3. After the installation is complete, open the ShareLink application.

    The software begins an automatic search process which usually will fail. 
    Choose a receiver
     
  4. Choose Manual on the screen.

    Click Manual
     
  5. Enter the IP address for the device in the room and the code displayed on the screen in step 2.
  6. Click Connect

    Manual IP, Code, username Input
     
  7. Click the large play button to share to screen

    Sharelink connection icon to share screen

Attached Documentation

Please see the attached ShareLink Setup Guide (in the Files section of this article) for additional details for using ShareLink.

 

Is there any additional information I should know about?

There is another version of the ShareLink in use. If the Wireless Presenter display doesn't match the screenshots in this article, please see the Connecting to a Sharelink Pro (Wireless Presenter) using a computer.

 

Need additional help or have issues

For additional assistance contact the IT Services Technical Support Center via phone at (907) 786-4646, toll-free at (877) 633-3888, email us at uaa.techsupport@alaska.edu

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