DESCRIPTION
The ShareLink® Pro 500 is a Wired and Wireless Presentation Gateway that enables anyone to present content from computers, tablets, or smartphones on a display for easy and cost-effective collaboration. It features advanced technology that supports simultaneous display of up to four devices, including an HDMI-connected device. The HDMI input supports wired devices, such as a signage player or other AV source. The ShareLink Pro 500 has collaboration and moderator modes that facilitate both open and controlled collaboration environments. When used with Extron GVE – GlobalViewer® Enterprise software, multiple units can be managed across an enterprise or campus. The ShareLink Pro 500 offers professional capabilities that make it easy to integrate AV and mobile devices into huddle, meeting, and collaboration spaces.
Collaborate with Mobile and Fixed Devices
The ShareLink Pro 500 supports both mobile and fixed devices for cost-effective, efficient collaboration. It can simultaneously present up to four pieces of content, and display the output at resolutions up to 1080p. The HDMI input supports computer and video resolutions up to 4096x2160 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color in bypass mode to display 4K content. Wireless devices connect to ShareLink Pro with user-friendly software for Mac® and Windows® computers as well as Apple® and Android™ tablets and smartphones. Connect wired sources such as a laptop computer to the HDMI input. With ShareLink Pro, wired and wireless users can collaborate together, sharing content from both wired and wireless devices on the room’s display at the same time. Organizations can also use the HDMI input for guest access, eliminating the need to provide wireless access to their internal secure network systems. The wired connection can also serve as a backup connection when wireless systems are down, ensuring reliable sharing at all times.
Fixed sources such as a dedicated computer, document camera, or AV switcher can also connect to the ShareLink Pro via the HDMI input connection. In addition, a dedicated computer running unified communications software such as Zoom or Skype for Business makes the space accessible for both local and remote collaboration.
Display Content from Any Device
The ShareLink Pro 500 facilitates easy full-screen mirroring for all devices, from Mac and Windows computers to Android and Apple devices, displaying the entire screen for more fluid and easy collaboration sessions. Connect with the user-friendly software for screen mirroring, application window sharing, and access to advanced features such as moderated collaboration sessions. With the application software, users are empowered to choose what they share. Depending upon the device’s OS, users can share their entire desktop, select application windows, or one or more images or documents.
For users with Mac or iOS devices who prefer not to install any software, the built-in mirroring features found on Mac or iOS devices can be employed. Sharing of content is similar to how one would mirror a display via AirPlay to an AppleTV. Simply select the ShareLink Pro 500 from the list of available AirPlay devices.
Customize the Welcome Experience
The ShareLink Pro 500 features a fully-customizable welcome screen with multiple configuration options to assist users in quickly connecting their devices and sharing content. Custom welcome images such as organization-specific connection instructions can be uploaded and shown as the default Welcome Screen on the display. IP or Hostname information can be displayed or hidden, as desired. Multiple images can also be displayed to provide more detailed connection instructions, support information, or any other local information. A signage player can be connected to the HDMI input connection, so the ShareLink Pro can act as a signage display when not in use for collaboration sessions, displaying updated organizational information from the signage player until the first wireless user connects, and returning to a signage display once all wireless users have disconnected.
Open or Controlled Collaboration
The ShareLink Pro 500’s default collaboration mode allows any user to display content and control the presentation. Each user can dynamically mirror their desktop or share images, documents, or applications onto the display, with a maximum of four shared items visible on the display at any one time. This can enhance interaction during brainstorming sessions, team meetings, group studies, and other collaborative meetings.
For environments where more control is required, a Moderator Mode offers centralized control over device access and presentation. The Moderator decides which users can access the display, ensuring that only their content is displayed. This mode is ideal for educational environments, allowing the instructor to have complete control of the presenters on the main classroom display. The Moderator mode can be activated on a runtime basis as needed or can be setup by the ShareLink Pro 500 administrator for password-protected Moderator access.
Secure Collaboration
The ShareLink Pro 500 features a suite of security protocols to ensure a safe and protected collaboration environment. All content transmitted between devices running the ShareLink Pro software and the ShareLink Pro is safeguarded with 128-bit encryption. Communications between user devices and the ShareLink Pro 500 are protected with the HTTPS secure connection protocol. Control, monitoring, or management applications using an Extron-only control system communicate with the ShareLink Pro 500 using SSH creating a Secure Platform Device so you can be assured of safe and reliable system operations. For environments with multiple ShareLink Pro systems, entry of a four-digit code can be required on the Welcome Screen before users can share content to the display. This feature is particularly useful to ensure users only see their content in environments that may have multiple units in close proximity, such as huddle spaces, active learning environments, office buildings, or classroom buildings.
The ShareLink Pro 500 also features Gigabit Ethernet for a high-speed data link that enables multiple connections for secure, fast, and easy access to the Web or other network resources. In addition to an administrative password, additional optional passwords can be setup for a moderator or for all users, providing another layer of protection for secure collaboration.
Centralized Management
With ShareLink Pro, setting up or managing several ShareLink Pro systems is practically as easy as setting up or managing a single system. Extron’s PCS – Product Configuration Software conveniently sets up and configures one or many units simultaneously. PCS can save configurations for future use when expanding ShareLink Pro systems, or when restoring a unit that has been replaced. PCS also enables multiple units to receive firmware updates concurrently, saving time and greatly improving efficiency. In addition, Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise – GVE – software provides a powerful, flexible way to manage, monitor, and control a ShareLink Pro 500 and nearly any device over a standard network.
Coming Soon
Centralized Management — Monitor ShareLink Pro 500 usage, update firmware, and restore saved configurations to multiple units from one central location.
Features
* Wirelessly share content from mobile devices — Connects a wide variety of devices to the system wirelessly or through a wired LAN connection.
* Provides full screen mirroring for all devices — Display the entire screen of your device through the wireless presentation system for more fluid and easy collaboration sessions.
* Wired and wireless sources can collaborate simultaneously — HDMI input enables wired users or sources to collaborate simultaneously with wireless users in the same session.
* Supports Mac® and Windows® computers as well as Apple® and Android™ tablets and smartphones
* Extron ShareLink Pro macOS app — Supports sharing multiple images, application windows or acting as a moderator for a ShareLink Pro 500. User-friendly software allows sharing from Apple mac computers and laptops.
* Dedicated app provides consistent user experience across platforms — Similar interface for all platforms makes it easy for users to assist one another or move between devices regardless of how they connect and share content.
* View up to four pieces of content simultaneously from any connected user — Fosters effective collaboration and discussion by comparing multiple sources concurrently and by reducing or eliminating the need to switch between sources.
* Easy setup and commissioning with Extron PCS – Product Configuration Software — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software application.
* HDMI input supports displaying computer and video resolutions up to 4K — Supports resolutions up to 4096x2160 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color in bypass mode.
* HDCP compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media on HDMI input and output for interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.
* EDID Minder® automatically manages EDID communication between HDMI connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.
* Collaboration mode allows any attendee to display content and control the presentation — Enables content display from any connected device to enhance interactivity in brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and other collaborative environments.
* Moderator mode ensures only approved users’ content is displayed — Enables the moderator to select which users can access the display and how the content is displayed.
* Display codes ensure content is delivered only to the selected display devices — Randomly generated or user-defined display authentication codes prevent unintentional sharing or display of content to an adjacent space.
* WebShare™ technology displays slide images on attendee’s personal devices via a Web browser — The ShareLink Pro 500 enables meeting content to display on a participant's mobile device. This is ideal for attendees who cannot easily view the main display.
* 128-bit data encryption — A variety of security protocols ensure that all content transmitted between devices and the ShareLink Pro 500 is fully encrypted and secure.
* PoE+ delivers power and communication over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a local power supply - Power injector sold separately.
* Gigabit Ethernet — Provides a high-speed data link that enables multiple connections for secure, fast, and easy access to the Web or other network resources.
* Fully customizable welcome screen — Multiple configuration options to show, hide, or customize information on the welcome screen, so users can quickly connect and begin sharing their content.
* Connects to an existing wireless network — ShareLink Pro 500 leverages the existing wireless network infrastructure, providing easy wireless connection for a variety of mobile devices.
* Includes user-friendly software for screen mirroring, sharing, and advanced control — Provides both an executable that does not require administrator access rights and a version that can be deployed by IT administrators
* Display control using CEC over HDMI connection
* Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a LAN or WAN.
* Video screen saver — The ShareLink Pro 500 can be set to automatically mute video and sync output to the display device when no active connections are detected, automatically entering the display into standby mode to conserve energy, reducing costs and promoting panel life.
* Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. Set via PCS software.
* Automatic input cable equalization to 50 feet (15 meters) when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long HDMI cables, low quality HDMI cables, and source devices with poor HDMI signal output.
* Compatible with Extron mounting solutions — Easy mounting with Extron low-profile and under-desk mounts, under-table kits, and rack-shelf options.
* 1” (2.5 cm) high, half rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure allows discreet installation within a lectern or behind a flat panel display.
