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Connecting wirelessly at Webster, Vanier and Grey Nuns with AirMedia

Use AirMedia Presentation Software to wirelessly present your device's desktop onto a large screen in a Library Group Study Room.

See device-specific instructions below.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi
Log into the ConcordiaUniversity wifi connection with your netname and password.
Note: The Eduroam wifi connection will NOT connect to Airmedia.

 
2. Locate the AirMedia Application
The AirMedia Application is already installed. Look for the icon on the desktop.
Air Media icon on desktop
3. Accept the Terms of use Air Media Terms of Use
4. Delegate session
Select how you wish to delegate if others join the session.
Air Media Session delegation
5. Search for Devices
The AirMedia application will then try to search for devices. This will generally fail. Wait a few seconds.

 
6. Enter Receiver's IP Address
Enter the receiver’s IP address listed on the bottom left of the large screen in the study room. If the connection is successful you will continue.
Air Media enter IP address available on large screen in study room
7. Enter 4-Digit Code
Enter the 4-digit code presented on the large screen in the study room.
Air Media enter code available on large screen in study room
8. Start Presenting
8. You can now minimize the AirMedia application and start presenting the laptop's desktop on the large screen.
 
1. Connect to Wi-Fi
Log into the ConcordiaUniversity wifi connection with your netname and password.
Note: The Eduroam wifi connection will NOT connect to Airmedia.

 
2. Visit IP Address in Browser Start Presenting
Open a browser. In the search bar, enter the receiver’s IP address listed on the large screen in the study room.

Enter IP address in browser search bar
3. Download AirMedia app
Download the Crestron AirMedia app for Windows, and install it on your personal laptop.
Air Media Windows download from Crestron
4. Enter 4-Digit Code After the installation is complete, open the AirMedia app and enter the 4-digit code presented on the large screen in the study room.

 
5. Start presenting
You can now minimize the AirMedia application and start presenting your laptop's desktop on the large screen.
 
1. Connect to Wi-Fi
Log into the ConcordiaUniversity wifi connection with your netname and password.
Note: The Eduroam wifi connection will NOT connect to Airmedia.

 
2. Visit the IP address in a browser
In a browser's search bar, enter the receiver’s IP address listed on the large screen in the study room, e.g. 10.257.216.257.

 
3. Download the Airmedia app for Mac
Click the Mac branded download button.

Note: the device may see it as coming from an "Untrusted Source". If so, go to:

  • System Preferences > Security and Privacy > General Tab > Allow apps downloaded from:

  • Select the "Appstore and Identified developers" (radio button).

  • You should see "System software from developer: Crestron was blocked from Loading" - Click Allow,

  • You may need to click the Lock + Admin password to allow the change for the Airmedia app.

download button with apple logo
4. Install the Airmedia app
Navigate to the Downloads folder and double-click the disk image (.dmg) file to install the app.

 
5. Launch the Airmedia app
It will be in the Applications folder or Launchpad.

 
6. Allow screen mirroring
To allow screen mirroring on a Mac, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Privacy, then enable "Screen Recording" for Airmedia.

 
7. Mirror your screen
       
  • Click the Control Center icon in the menu bar.
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  • Select “Screen Mirroring”.
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  • Enter AirPlay Code.
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  • Your Mac screen will now be mirrored to AirMedia.
Mac control centre icon
NOTE: Earlier versions of Mac OS require the use of AirPlay.

Look for the rectangle icon with a black triangle beneath.

If you don't see the AirPlay icon in your menu bar, go to System Preferences > Displays and place a checkmark next to "Show mirroring options in the menu bar when available."

Then click the AirPlay icon and select the Airmedia device.
Airplay icon on the Mac

Library iPads have the AirMedia application already installed. If using your personal iPad, you can download and install the AirMedia app from the App Store using your Apple ID.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi
Log into the ConcordiaUniversity wifi connection with your netname and password.
Note: The Eduroam wifi connection will NOT connect to Airmedia.

 
2. Open AirMedia App
Tap to open the AirMedia icon on the Home Screen.
Air Media icon on iPad
3. Agree to Terms and Conditions
Agree to terms and conditions by putting a checkmark in both boxes. Then tap Agree.

 
4. Enter Receiver's IP Address
Enter the receiver's IP address listed on the large screen in the study room.

 
5. Open Control Centre
From the top right hand corner of the iPad, swipe downwards to display the Control Centre.
Control Centre on iPad
6. Tap Screen Mirroring
Tap "Screen Mirroring".
Select Screen Mirroring in iPad Control Centre
7. Select Matching IP Address
Select the matching IP address listed on the large screen in the study room.

 
8. Enter 4-Digit Code
Enter the 4-digit code listed on the large screen in the study room and click OK, then OK again to display the iPad on the large screen.
 
1. Connect to Wi-Fi
Log into the ConcordiaUniversity wifi connection with your netname and password.
Note: The Eduroam wifi connection will NOT connect to Airmedia.

 
2. Download and Open AirMedia App
On your Android device, download the AirMedia app from the Play Store. Open the app after installation is complete.

 
3. Agree to Terms and Conditions
Agree to terms and conditions by putting a checkmark in both boxes. Then tap Agree.

Terms of Use for AirMedia on an Android device
4. Enter Receiver's IP Address
Enter the receiver's IP address listed on the large screen in the study room. The tap the "Present with AirMedia" button.
Enter IP address in Android device
5. Enter 4-Digit Code
Enter the 4-digit code listed on the large screen in the study room and tap OK.
Enter code in Android device
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