Connect to a Sharelink Pro (Wireless Presenter) using a computer

Overview

This article explains how to connect your computer to a ShareLink Pro device in 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 (Wireless Presenter) using a computer article.

 

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.
  2. When the screen below appears, enter the IP Address listed on the screen in your browser and press the Enter key on your keyboard.

    Sharelink Start Screen
     
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the software.
  4. After the installation is complete, open the ShareLink Pro application.
  5. The ShareLink Pro software will begin an automatic search process that usually fails. Choose Manually Added on the screen and enter the IP address of the Sharelink in the room.

    Choose a receiver, or manually add one.
     
  6. Click the '+' sign to start adding the classroom ShareLink Pro.

    Use the plus sign to add a new device.
     
  7.  Enter the IP Address displayed on the screen in the room. Click the CONNECT button. The ShareLink Pro software will store the information entered to make it easier to use the ShareLink Pro for future classes.

    Enter the IP address of the ShareLink in the room.
     
  8. Reference the code on the screen in the room and enter the code in the prompt on your computer. This code will vary each time you connect to the ShareLink Pro.

    Enter the code to start a sharing session.
     
  9. Once you have entered the code you will be presented with the option to share content.

    Choose how you want to share content from your computer.

 

Attached Documentation

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

 

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 (Wireless Presenter) using a computer article.

 

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, or you can use the Seawolf Tech Portal to submit a Support for Issues with AV Equipment ticket.

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