Quick Installation Guide

 MAWi USB

 MAWi USB combines an easy-to-use application with commercial-grade USB to HDMI adaptors.

MAWi platform consists of a single ‘MAWi Server’ installation, that can control multiple ‘MAWi Agent’ instances. 

MAWi Agent is installed on a PC or a VM that is connected to single or multiple screens that you want to control and play content on them.

Each MAWi Agent can be installed on a different network or site and connected to the MAWi Server, allowing you to centrally manage and control all screens from a single web-based dashboard.

Please note

MAWi Server and MAWi Client can be installed on the same PC in case you have just one site.

To download the MAWi installer click here

In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process of MAWi platform.

The process consists of 2 steps:

1. Installing MAWi Agent and/or MAWi Server.

2. Installing the MAWi USB additional steps.

MAWi Agent – Installation Guide

MAWi Agent can be either installed on a PC or a virtual machine, connected to a single display or multiple displays.

Please note:

In case you have just a single site you can choose to install both, MAWi Server and MAWi Client, on the same PC or virtual machine.

In the installation process, when selecting the MAWi Agent component you will need to select ‘Install additional drivers for MAWi USB/Zero’ which are necessary for the basic operation of the USB clients.

Please remember to tick this box! 

In case you didn’t tick the box during the installation process, the OSBASE drivers are also available here.

You can name the location in the installation process or do it later in the settings of the MAWi Agent.

If installing only the MAWi Agent component, enter here the IP address or hostname of your MAWi Server and leave the port number on 60668.

 USB V3 Powered HUB is recommended for the connection between the PC and the USB - HDMI Devices

 MAWi Agent Connects over the default port no. 60668 to MAWi Server. This port number can be changed.

 Additional Requirements

 During the installation process, the installer will download the following components from the Internet:

 – VLC Media Player v3

– PowerPoint Viewer

 Mawi Server Installation Guide

MAWi Server runs an IIS Web app and a database that is running over MS SQL Server.

Please note:

In case you have just a single site you can choose to install both, MAWi Server and MAWi Client, on the same PC or virtual machine.

When selecting to install MAWi Server, it will check if the MS SQL Server is installed on the machine.

If it’s not, it will automatically download and install SQL Server 2014 Express instance on your machine.

You can also select to install on a remote DB Server.

 Click here to see the System Requirements

MAWi USB – Installation Guide

MAWi USB uses USB to HDMI Devices as the endpoints that connect to the screens.

On this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing and configuring your host PC to run with our USB clients.

Step 2: USB Client Installation and Configuration

 The following steps will lead you through the steps to connect and install the Thinglobal USB Video dongle devices.

2. Connecting the USB Video dongles

1. Connect each of the USB to HDMI adapters to your displays via an HDMI cable

2. Connect each USB to HDMI adapter to a USB Hub via a USB cable. We recommend using a powered USB hub in case you are using more than 3 devices.

3. Connect the USB Hub to your PC and make sure the displays are showing your desktop image. We recommend connecting each USB to HDMI adapter at a time. Every time you see the desktop image on the display you can connect the next device.

a. Right click on the desktop and select Display settings
b. Make sure scaling is set to 100% in the “Change the size of text…” section.
c. Set the resolution.
d. Make sure Multiple displays is set to “Extend desktop to this display”
e. Repeat the same procedure for all screens connected to your PC.

Activate your license

To license the MAWi system, please follow the steps below:

1. Open MAWi Management Console

– Open your browser and log in with your credentials to the MAWi Management Console.

– Click on ‘ Dashboard’ – Select the Admin Panel > Licenses

– Enter your Activation Key or generate an offline license request.

For more details, please refer to this guide.