DESCRIPTION
The Extron ShareLink 250 Series Wireless Collaboration Gateway enables anyone to present content from a laptop, smartphone, or tablet on a display, transforming any meeting room into a collaboration space. ShareLink™ technology supports simultaneous display of slides, documents, graphs, and photos from up to four devices without needing a cable. It is compatible with Windows® and OS X® computers as well as Apple® and Android™ smartphones and tablets. It also includes a moderator mode to ensure only approved content is displayed. In spaces with sight line concerns, slides can be viewed on a personal device via a Web browser. The professional capabilities of the ShareLink 250 Series provide easy integration of mobile devices into meeting and huddle rooms, interactive collaborative spaces, and larger presentation environments.
Share Content Wirelessly
Designed for Bring Your Own Device ‑ BYOD environments, the gateway is available in two models. The ShareLink 250 W model includes an integrated, dual band wireless access point - WAP. Users connect directly to the ShareLink 250 W via a Wi‑Fi connection. A Gigabit Ethernet port provides a high‑speed network connection. The ShareLink 250 W is ideal for creating a stand-alone wireless collaboration and presentation system or adding wireless capabilities to a more traditional wired solution.
The ShareLink 200 N does not include a WAP, and works in concert with a facility's existing wireless networks. Users connect to the room’s WAP via a Wi‑Fi connection to access the ShareLink 200 N. This network‑only version includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for a high‑speed connection and provides the same user experience as the wireless model.
Video from a single personal device is shown full screen or in one of four windows. When multiple devices are connected, up to four sources are displayed simultaneously to enhance collaboration. A variety of content types can be shared, including a simple image, document, or slide show presentation. The MirrorOp® for Extron ShareLink™ app enables wireless connection of a mobile device via the Wi‑Fi network. This application is free and available for download from the iTunes® App Store or Google Play®.
Windows or OS X computers access the ShareLink 250 Series via a wired or wireless network connection. The user enters the IP address of the ShareLink 250 Series unit into a Web browser, and then follows the instructions to run or install the ShareLink software. The software is available in two versions: Lite and Pro. The Lite version is a runtime application that can be used without installation, alleviating the need for users to have administrative access. The Pro version requires installation but enables video sharing and access to the advanced settings. Alternatively, the user can run the client application directly from a USB flash drive without installing software onto the computer. The application enables the sharing of images, documents, and presentations, as well as full‑motion video at 30 fps.
The ShareLink 250 Series includes a bracket for easy mounting on a wall. It also can be mounted in a rack, using an optional Extron rack-shelf kit. For discreet in‑room installation, the enclosure is compatible with a wide variety of Extron furniture and under-desk mounting kits as well.
Ideal for Collaboration
The default collaboration mode allows any attendee to easily send content to the display and control the presentation. This can enhance interaction during brainstorming sessions, team meetings, group studies, and other collaborative environments.
Moderated Presentation
ShareLink 250 Series offers a moderator mode that enables centralized control over device access and presentation. The moderator decides which users can access the display and how the content is presented, ensuring only approved content is displayed. This mode is ideal for educational environments, allowing the instructor to have complete control of the presentation on the main classroom display.
Share Content Across Multiple Displays
The ShareLink 250 Series includes the capability to enable a Windows or OS X computer to communicate with multiple ShareLink 250 Series units on a network. The technology allows a computer to send the same content to as many as four displays. This is useful for larger spaces with multiple displays or adjacent rooms used for overflow.
Enables a Secure Connection
The ShareLink 250 Series features security authentication consisting of randomly generated or user-defined security codes to ensure only approved devices can share content. The 802.11b/g/n wireless access point in the ShareLink 250 W lets users share content via mobile devices, while the wired Ethernet connection provides connections for the internal customer network. This configuration maintains the security of the private network while allowing guests access to the public network. In addition all content sent from a computer to the ShareLink 250 Series is fully encrypted using AES 128-bit encryption to maintain a secure connection between the devices.
Convenience of Power over Ethernet
Each ShareLink 250 Series unit can be powered locally using the included power supply or remotely over the Ethernet connection. By using Power over Ethernet - PoE, only one network cable is needed in order to accommodate data and power requirements. This streamlines the installation and lowers labor costs, especially when used as an enterprise-class collaborative solution.
Welcome Screen
Upon power up and initialization, the ShareLink 250 Series displays the welcome screen on the main presentation display. The upper portion of the screen includes a graphic with simple instructions for connecting personal devices to the system. It enables users to quickly connect and share content from laptop or desktop computers as well as mobile phones and tablets. It can easily be customized to meet the needs of an organization, such as displaying a corporate or university logo or other image.
The lower portion of the welcome screen provides important information for accessing the system, including the IP address, Wi‑Fi name or SSID, and the security code. It also includes a tools menu to enable presenting content directly from a USB flash drive, using the display as an interactive whiteboard, or resizing the display.
iOS Mirroring and Mobile App
For content sharing from a smartphone or tablet, the ShareLink 250 Series supports mirroring your iOS device from the iPad or iPhone Control Center. A ShareLink 250 Series gateway, will appear in the AirPlay list just like other Apple devices. For Android devices, and iOS devices where annotation may be needed, the MirrorOp for Extron ShareLink app enables wireless connection of the mobile device. Dropbox®, Google Drive™, iCloud®, and OneDrive™ integration within the app provides easy access to content stored in the cloud. The app is free and available for download from the iTunes® App Store or Google Play®.
Presentation from a USB Flash Drive
An easy-to-use on-screen display enables content selection and playback from a USB flash drive. The USB flash drive, along with a mouse or keyboard, is plugged directly into any of the three USB ports on the ShareLink 250 Series unit. The USB Player can also be controlled over the network with an Extron IPCP Pro control processor. A second tab enables selection and control of content stored locally on the computer, including image, video, and audio files.
Computer Software
The ShareLink software offers an intuitive user interface for simplified operation by non-technical users. With this software, any content that is on the computer screen can be mirrored to the display, including images from Microsoft Surface™ Pro 3 tablets. The easy-to-use menu provides playback control, visible indication of sharing status, and display options from full screen to placing the image in any one of four windows on the main display.
Designed for Professional AV Systems
Whether presenting or sharing BYOD content from a laptop, flash drive, tablet, or smartphone, the ShareLink 250 Series ensures easy integration of personal devices into professional AV systems regardless of network topology.
Features
* Wirelessly share content from personal mobile devices — Allows users to connect a wide variety of devices to the system wirelessly or through a wired LAN connection.
* Outputs: HDMI connector, 15-pin HD connector, 3.5 mm stereo audio mini jack
* Supports Microsoft Windows® and OS X® computers as well as Apple® and Android™ smartphones and tablets
* Integrated dual band wireless access point at 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz — ShareLink 250 W model, offers a local connection point for attendees, enabling segmentation of guest and private networks.
* Provides full screen mirroring for Apple iOS devices1 — Display the entire screen of your iPhone or iPad through the wireless collaboration gateway.
* Simultaneous content display from up to four different personal devices — Fosters collaboration and discussion by displaying multiple items, and eliminates the need to constantly change among content sources in team environments.
* Dedicated mobile app, MirrorOp® for Extron ShareLink™, for reliable iOS and Android content sharing — Enables reliable content sharing that works independent of iOS AirPlay® or Android software updates.
* Dropbox®, Google Drive™, iCloud®, and OneDrive™ integration within the MirrorOp for Extron ShareLink app provides easy access to content stored in the cloud
* 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 content is displayed — Enables the moderator to select which users can access the display and how the content is displayed.
* Content sharing from a computer to as many as four ShareLink 250 Series units on the network — Allows a Windows or OS X computer to send content to multiple ShareLink 250 Series units on the network, supporting up to four displays.
* Full-motion video playback from laptops — Enables display of media files from a Windows or OS X computer at up to 30 fps for a smooth viewing experience. The computer can use a wired or wireless connection. Video playback requires the Pro version of the software application.
* Remote control of the ShareLink 250 Series USB Player over the network — Enables an Extron IPCP Pro control processor to be used for selection and playback of content stored on a USB flash drive plugged into a ShareLink 250 Series unit.
* Security codes ensure content is delivered only to the selected display devices — Randomly generated or user-defined security authentication codes prevent unintentional sharing or display of content within adjacent spaces.
* AES 128-bit Data Encryption — Ensures content sent between a personal computer and ShareLink is fully encrypted and secure.
* Displays content directly from a USB flash drive — Enables content presentation of documents, graphics, images, and videos stored on a USB flash drive without requiring a laptop or computer. USB ports also support connection of HID devices such as a keyboard or mouse.
* Full screen or four-window display — Full screen display of content from a single personal device or simultaneous display of multiple devices into four windows on a single display.
* WebShare™ technology enables attendees to view slide images on personal devices via a Web browser — The ShareLink 250 Series enables meeting content to display on a participant's mobile device. This is ideal for attendees who cannot easily view the main display.
* Power over Ethernet, or PoE, eliminates the need for a local power supply — Offers easy installation, reduced labor, and fewer devices to install. Data and power are delivered over the single cable.
* Gigabit Ethernet — Provides a high-speed data link to a network or the Internet for fast and easy access to the Web or other network resources.
* Network-only model connects to an existing wireless network - ShareLink 200 N model — Leverages an existing wireless network infrastructure for the connection of mobile devices.
* Includes user-friendly software for screen mirroring, advanced control, and configuration - Pro Version — Enables video playback and access to the advanced settings. Supports a wide variety of devices, including Microsoft Surface™ Pro 3 and Surface Pro 2 tablets.
* Includes runtime version of the software for screen mirroring and content sharing - Lite Version — Provides a runtime executable that does not require installation, alleviating the need for administrator access rights. Supports a wide variety of devices, including Microsoft Surface™ Pro 3 and Surface Pro 2 tablets.
* Three USB ports for peripheral support — Allows connection of a USB keyboard or mouse, and enables simple annotation capabilities with HID‑class, touch-sensitive USB devices.
* HDMI and VGA video outputs — Offers flexibility to work with digital and analog display devices or a system switcher to easily add wireless capabilities to existing video systems.
* Video Screen Saver — The unit can be set to automatically mute video and sync output to the display device when no active connections are detected. This allows the flat-panel display to automatically enter into standby mode to save energy and panel life.
* SNMP support for remote monitoring — Supports network monitoring for the operational health of network-attached devices.
* Plenum rated - meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding power supply
* Front-mounted antennas for easy rack installation - ShareLink 250 W model — Ensures the best possible reception of wireless signals. Antennas pivot for simplified installation behind a flat panel display.
* Wall-mount bracket included
* 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, three-eighths rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure allows discreet installation within a lectern or behind a flat panel display.
* Energy-efficient, external universal power supply included — Provides worldwide power compatibility.
Note: 1 The ShareLink 250 Series is capable of mirroring iOS devices running iOS 10 to 10.2.
