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MWA2 Wireless Adapter User Manual


Contents Product Features .............................................................................................. 4 Connecting to a Projector/Monitor/TV .............................................................. 5 Home Screen.................................................................................................... 6 Navigating the Home Screen ...................................................................... 7 Using eDisplay on a Mac or Windows PC ........................................................ 8 Using eDisplay on a Mobile Device .................................................................. 9 Displaying Media over DLNA.......................................................................... 10 Using Miracast .................................................................................................11 Using the Acer MWA Remote App .................................................................. 13 Setup .............................................................................................................. 15 About ......................................................................................................... 15 Network Settings ....................................................................................... 15 Changing the Language ............................................................................ 20 Upgrading the Firmware ............................................................................ 21 MHL Test Pattern ....................................................................................... 23 Regulatory Information ................................................................................... 24 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement .................. 24 Industry Canada statement: ...................................................................... 25 3

Product Features 2 1 3 1. MHL connector ‡ Connect to MHL port on compatible TV, monitor or projector. 2. Status LED 3. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)button ‡ 3UHVVEULHÀ\WRVZLWFKEHWZHHQGLVSOD\PRGHV ‡ Press and hold to return to Home Screen. ‡ 3UHVVEULHÀ\GXULQJ0LUDFDVWVHWXSWRFRPSOHWHFRQQHFWLRQ 4

Connecting to a Projector/Monitor/TV 1. Power on the projector/monitor/TV. 2. Plug the MWA2 Wireless Adapter into an available MHL port. 3. Wait several seconds for Home Screen to appear. 5

Home Screen The Home Screen appears automatically once the projector/monitor/TV is switched on and correctly connected to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. Four icons are shown, as described below: ‡ eDisplay - Takes you to the eDisplay screen and provides details on how to connect your computer or mobile device using this method. For more information, see “Using eDisplay on a Mobile Device” on page 9. ‡ DLNA - Takes you to the DLNA screen and provides details on how to connect your computer or mobile device using this method. For more information, see “Displaying Media over DLNA” on page 10. ‡ Miracast - Takes you to the Miracast screen and provides details on how to connect your compatible device using this method. For more information, see “Using Miracast” on page 11. ‡ Setup7DNHV\RXWRWKH6HWXSVFUHHQZKHUH\RXFDQ¿QGLQIRUPDWLRQ DERXWRUFRQ¿JXUHWKH0:$:LUHOHVV$GDSWHU)RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQVHH “Setup” on page 15. 6

Navigating the Home Screen There are several ways to select an icon from the Home Screen, as follows: ‡ Using the projector/monitor/TV’s remote control - Use the remote control’s left/right/select buttons to move around the Home Screen and select an icon. Note that if an icon is highlighted, it will automatically be selected after approximately three seconds. To return to the Home Screen, press the remote control’s Back button. ‡ Using the WPS button on the Wireless Adapter%ULHÀ\SUHVVWKH:36 button to move between the icons. When an icon is left highlighted for approximately three seconds, it will automatically be selected. To return to the Home Screen, press the WPS button for at least two seconds, then release. ‡ Using your mobile device as a remote control - By downloading and installing the Acer MWA Remote app, you can use your mobile device as a remote control to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. For more information, see “Using the Acer MWA Remote App” on page 13. 7

Using eDisplay on a Mac or Windows PC 7RFRQQHFW\RXU0DFRU:LQGRZV3&WRWKH0:$:LUHOHVV$GDSWHU¿UVW install the driver, as follows: 1. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the eDisplay screen by using that GHYLFH¶VUHPRWHFRQWURORUE\EULHÀ\SUHVVLQJWKH:36EXWWRQRQWKH0:$ Wireless Adapter. 2. Open Wi-Fi on your computer. 3. Connect it to the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 4. Open your Internet Browser and key in the WiFi IP as shown on your projector/monitor/TV. 5. Download the driver for your Mac or Windows PC. 8

Using eDisplay on a Mobile Device 1. Download and install the Acer eDisplay app (shown above) from the Apple Store or Google Play. Alternatively, you can download this app directly if you have a QR barcode reader by scanning the QR barcode on the eDisplay screen shown on the previous page. 2. Open Wi-Fi Settings on your mobile device and connect to Acer_MWA2_ XXXX. The default password is 87654321. 3. Open the Acer eDisplay app on your mobile device. 4. Select the MWA2 device on the list that appears in order to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 5. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the eDisplay screen by using that GHYLFH¶VUHPRWHFRQWURORUE\EULHÀ\SUHVVLQJWKH:36EXWWRQRQWKH0:$ Wireless Adapter to switch between modes. 6. On your mobile device, input the 4 digit PassCode as displayed on eDisplay screen of the projector/monitor/TV. 7. &KRRVHZKLFKW\SHRI¿OHWRGLVSOD\IURPWKHRSWLRQVGLVSOD\HGDWWKHWRSRI the screen. Options available include Photo, Document, Internet, Dropbox, Camera, Video and Split Control. 8. 'HSHQGLQJRQWKHW\SHRI¿OHFKRVHQXVHWKHLFRQVRURWKHURSWLRQVRIIHUHG RQWKHPRELOHGHYLFH¶VVFUHHQWREURZVHIRUDQGRSHQWKHUHTXLUHG¿OH 9. 7KHFKRVHQ¿OHZLOOQRZEHGLVSOD\HGE\WKHSURMHFWRUPRQLWRU79 9

Displaying Media over DLNA 1. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the DLNA screen by using that GHYLFH¶VUHPRWHFRQWURORUE\EULHÀ\SUHVVLQJWKH:36EXWWRQWZLFHRQWKH MWA2. 2. Open Wi-Fi on your computer or other device. 3. Connect it to the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 4. Open the DLNA-supporting Software on your computer or other device. 5. Ensure both media source device and the dongle are connected to the same AP or physical network. 6. Ensure that the renderer is set as the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 7. Start playing media on your computer or other device. 10

Using Miracast If your device supports Miracast, you can use this instead of eDisplay. 1. On your mobile device, open Settings. 2. Choose Display. 3. Select Wireless Display. 4. Switch Wireless Display ON. 5. If you do not already see Acer_MWA2_XXXX on the list of Wireless displays, tap SEARCH FOR DISPLAYS. 6. Tap Acer_MWA2_XXXX to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 11

7. If asked to do so, press the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter, or input the PIN code shown on the screen (see below) into your mobile device. 8. After several seconds, the projector/monitor/TV will start displaying what is shown on the screen of your mobile device. Note that you must have Wi-Fi enabled on your mobile device in order for Miracast to work. 12

Using the Acer MWA Remote App As an alternative to using the remote control of your projector/monitor/TV, you can control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter directly from your mobile device using the Acer MWA Remote app, as follows: 1. Download and install the Acer MWA Remote app (shown above) from the Apple Store or Google Play (alternatively you can go straight to the download link by scanning the QR barcode on the projector/monitor/TV display if you have a suitable QR barcode scanner on your mobile device). The QR barcode is highlighted in the image below: 13

2. Open the Acer MWA Remote app on your mobile device. The app will search for suitable devices to control. 3. Choose the MWA2 Wireless Adapter from the list which appears. The following screen is then displayed: 4. Use the left, right, up, down, or select (center) keys to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. the Esc key acts as a back button. 5. :KHQ¿QLVKHGXVHWKHEDFNEXWWRQRQ\RXUPRELOHGHYLFH QRWWKH(VFNH\ in the Acer MWA Remote app) to exit the application. Note that you must have Wi-Fi enabled on your mobile device in order for the Acer MWA Remote app to work. 14

Setup About Select “about” to view model information about your MWA2 Wireless Adapter. Network Settings To enter network settings, select Network Setting. 15

Navigating the Network Setting Screen Use your control’s left, right, up, down and select keys to navigate the Network Settings screen as follows: ‡ Use the left/right keys to choose between the AP Setting window (left) and the AP List (Client Mode) window (right). The currently-selected window will be highlighted with a yellow surround. ‡ Use the up/down keys to move between options within the selected window. ‡ Use the select key to select an option. Using the On-screen Keyboard $Q\WLPH\RXFOLFNLQWRDWH[WHQWU\¿HOGWKHRQVFUHHQNH\ERDUGZLOODSSHDUDV shown below: 16

‡ Use the left, right, up and down keys to move around the keyboard. ‡ Use the select key to input the highlighted character/number. ‡ Use the back button to exit the keyboard. Choosing between Modes You can select between AP Mode or Client Mode. ‡ AP Mode makes the MWA2 Wireless Adapter an Access Point that your mobile device can connect to directly. ‡ Client Mode requires that the MWA2 Wireless Adapter connect to another Access Point (which your mobile device should also connect to in order to communicate with the MWA2 Wireless Adapter). To change the Wi-Fi mode, switch Client Mode (right hand column) ON or OFF. When OFF, AP Mode is activated. When ON, Client Mode is activated. Although the ON and OFF options are next to each other, you may have to use your control’s up/down arrows to select between them. See “Navigating the Network Setting Screen” on page 16 for more information on navigating the Settings screen. 17

AP Mode In AP Mode, you can edit the following settings: ‡ 66,' 6HUYLFH6HW,GHQWL¿FDWLRQ - This is the name you will see when looking for available Access Points from another device. ‡ Security - Switch security ON or OFF. If ON, then a password will be required by any devices trying to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. ‡ PSK (Pre-Shared Key) - If security is switched ON, this is the password you will be asked to input on your mobile device in order to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 7RFKDQJHHLWKHURIWKHVHVHWWLQJVVHOHFWWKHLUHQWU\¿HOGDQGDYLUWXDO NH\ERDUGZLOODSSHDURQVFUHHQ:KHQ¿QLVKHGW\SLQJDQ\YDOXHVXVHWKHEDFN EXWWRQWRH[LWWKDW¿HOG2QFHDOO¿HOGVKDYHEHHQ¿OOHGVHOHFWWKHWLFNDWWKH ERWWRPRIWKHVFUHHQWRFRQ¿UP VKRZQEHORZ  18

Client Mode In Client Mode, you will see a list of available APs that you can connect your MWA2 Wireless Adapter to, as follows: 1. Ensure Client Mode is set to ON. 2. Select an AP from the list shown. (If you do not see the AP you are looking for, try selecting Refresh. If the AP is hidden, you can add it manually by selecting Add and inputting the necessary details.) 3. If the network requires a password, you will be asked to input the PSK. +LJKOLJKWWKH36.HQWU\¿HOGDQGDQRQVFUHHQNH\ERDUGZLOODSSHDU 4. Fill in the PSK using the onscreen keyboard. 19


Upgrading the Firmware %HIRUHVWDUWLQJWKH¿UPZDUHXSJUDGHSURFHVV\RXPXVWPDNHVXUHWKDWWKH MWA Wireless Adapter is connected in Client Mode to an access point with Internet access. For more information on connecting in Client Mode, see “About” on page 15. 7RXSJUDGHWKH¿UPZDUHIROORZWKHVHVWHSV 1. From the Setup Screen, select Firmware Upgrade. 2. Select YesWRFRQ¿UP 21

3. :DLWDVWKH¿UPZDUHXSGDWHLVGRZQORDGHGDQGLQVWDOOHG GXULQJWKLV time you will see a progress screen for downloading and then another for installing). Please be patient as the process may take some time. Caution: Do not turn off the device or unplug the MWA Wireless Adapter at DQ\WLPHGXULQJWKH¿UPZDUHXSJUDGH 4. 2QFHWKH¿UPZDUHXSJUDGHLVFRPSOHWHWKH0:$:LUHOHVV$GDSWHUZLOO automatically reboot. 22

MHL Test Pattern The MHL Test Pattern displays a pattern on the projector/monitor/TV screen. 23

Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: ‡ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ‡ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ‡ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ‡ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution:$Q\FKDQJHVRUPRGL¿FDWLRQVQRWH[SUHVVO\DSSURYHGE\WKH party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Operation within a 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range is restricted to indoor environments. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Note: Country code selection is for non-US models only and is not available on all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi products marketed in the US 24

PXVWEH¿[HGWR86RSHUDWLRQFKDQQHOVRQO\ Industry Canada statement: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. Please add 20cm restriction limit for RF exposure compliance. Caution: (i) Devices operating in the 5150-5250 MHz band are for indoor use only to reduce the potential for harmful interference with co-channel mobile satellite systems; (ii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz bands shall comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and (iii) The maximum antenna gain permitted for devices in the 5725-5825 MHz EDQGVKDOOFRPSO\ZLWKWKHHLUSOLPLWVVSHFL¿HGIRUSRLQWWRSRLQWDQGQRQ point-to-point operation as appropriate. (iv) Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz bands and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE- LAN devices. Avertissement: Le guide d’utilisation des dispositifs pour réseaux locaux doit inclure des instructions précises sur les restrictions susmentionnées, notamment : (i) les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5 150-5 250 MHz sont réservés XQLTXHPHQWSRXUXQHXWLOLVDWLRQjO¶LQWpULHXUD¿QGHUpGXLUHOHVULVTXHVGH brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; (ii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis pour les dispositifs utilisant les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 470-5 725 MHz doit se conformer à la limite de p.i.r.e.; (iii) le gain maximal d’antenne permis (pour les dispositifs utilisant la bande 0+] GRLWVHFRQIRUPHUjODOLPLWHGHSLUHVSpFL¿pHSRXU l’exploitation point à point et non point à point, selon le cas. 25

(iv) De plus, les utilisateurs devraient aussi être avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5 850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL. Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps. 26


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