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Connecting at Webster and Vanier

Use AirMedia Presentation Software to wirelessly present your device's desktop onto a large screen in a Library Group Study Room. See below for instructions.
Webster Library
  • Press the Start button on the ShowMe cable labelled with the AirMedia tag.

    ShowMe cables with AirMedia tags and Displayport or HDMI connectors can only enable the AirMedia App on the monitor. They cannot be used as direct video connection from your laptop.
    ShowMe cable with hdmi connector
  • NOTE: The following group study rooms have cables that allow you to connect your device for direct video connections (instead of connecting wirelessly with AirMedia): LB-251, LB-257, LB-259, LB-311, LB-316, LB-327, LB-328, LB-518, LB-520, LB-522.

Vanier Library
  • There are no cables necessary. The screens should be on and ready for presenting wirelessly.

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AirMedia wireless connection instructions

1. Log into the ConcordiaUniversity wifi connection with your netname and password.

 
2. 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. Select how you wish to delegate if others join the session Air Media Session delegation
5.The AirMedia application will then try to search for devices. This will generally fail. Wait a few seconds.

 
6. 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 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. You can now minimize the AirMedia application and start presenting the laptop's desktop on the large screen.  
1. 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
2. Download the Crestron AirMedia Client software for Windows, and install it on your personal laptop. Air Media Windows download from Crestron
3. After the installation is complete, open the AirMedia client and enter the 4-digit code presented on the large screen in the study room.

 
4. You can now minimize the AirMedia application and start presenting your laptop's desktop on the large screen.  
1. Mac OS version 11 or higher is required to use AirMedia. To determine which version of Mac OS you have, open the Apple menu and select "About this Mac".

 
2. 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 the Crestron AirMedia Client software for Mac, and install it on your personal laptop. Air Media Windows download from Crestron
4. Open the AirMedia app once installed. It will be in the Applications folder or Launchpad.

 
5. Enter the IP address indicated on the lower left of the large screen in the study room. Then enter the 4-digit code also listed on the large screen.

 
6. Click on the Control Centre icon in the Mac's menubar. Mac control centre icon
7. Select "Screen Mirroring". Screen mirroring option on the Mac
8. Choose the appropriate AirMedia device from the menu and enter the 4-digit code listed on the large screen in the study room.

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

 
3. Enter the receiver's IP address listed on the large screen in the study room.

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

 
7. 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. On your Android device, download the AirMedia app from the Play Store. Open the app after installation is complete.

 
2. Agree to terms and conditions by putting a checkmark in both boxes. Then tap Agree.

Terms of Use for AirMedia on an Android device
3. 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
4. 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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Grey Nuns mobile carts

mobile cart

In order to facilitate collaboration in the information age, a mobile cart solution is installed in 11 of the 14 group study rooms in the Grey Nuns building.

The following study rooms have the mobile carts:

  • B.104, B.106, B.108, B.109, B.110, B.111, B.121, B.122, B.123, B.124, B.125

These carts feature easy-to-use technology allowing up to four users to connect their devices to the screen in the room. With this technology you can practice presentations, work together comfortably on digital media, and even web conference with offsite participants.

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How to use the 6-button panel

On/off button

mobile cart 6-button panel

The On/Off button (power button) can be used to power the cart on and off. If the cart was off please allow up to 30 seconds for all the components to boot up properly. The cart will automatically power down after 20 minutes of inactivity.

User 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons

The cables to connect wired devices can be found in the two round cubby holes embedded in the top of the mobile cart. Up to 4 separate wired sources can be connected at the same time (HDMI with DisplayPort and MiniDisplay adapters). Each cable is long enough to comfortably reach any of the participants sitting at the nearby work table.

Any user with a connected device can take control of the screen by selecting the button on the panel that corresponds to the label on the cable their device is connected with.

In the event of a faulty connection the corresponding LED light will start flashing.

Wireless button

Users must use the Concordia wireless network in order to connect to the AirMedia appliance in the mobile cart. Further instructions on how to connect are provided on the splash screen displayed when the Wireless button is pressed on the button panel.

Users must enter the URL address and the unique session code in order to securely connect. The number of wireless connections is only limited by the availability of bandwidth.

air media display
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USB webcam

A wide angle USB webcam has been mounted above the screen to allow users to easily web conference with offsite participants using whatever software is on their device (Skype, Lync, Google Hangouts, etc…). The USB cable for the Webcam can be found in the center cubby hole and is long enough to comfortably reach any of the participants sitting at the nearby work table. Users should make sure that they select the appropriate source in the software they are using.

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Need help?

Please see the Ask Us!, Reference or Information Desk with any questions or comments.

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