MAWi Link - Quick Installation Guide - Using Android-based devices

MAWi Link - Quick Installation Guide - Using Android-based devices for a Standalone Configuration


MAWi Link - Quick Installation Guide


Introduction


MAWi Link is a tool designed for managing screen displays. Here's a simple breakdown of its features:

1. Display unique content on individual screens.
2. Schedule content playback across screens according to a set plan.

To set it up:

1. Start with the MAWi Server, which serves as the system's control center.
2. Install the MAWi Link app using the direct download link.
3. Assign the MAWi Link device to the MAWi Server.





                 


Notes

Please note


To download the MAWi Link installer:





What to select when you begin installing MAWi:





 For MAWi Link, Choose "Install MAWi Server only".

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

 
Database

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

By default it will install the database on a LocalDB platform but if you untick this option, it will download and install the SQL Server 2019 Express version.

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



Use HTTPS
You can enable the connection to the MAWi Management console and MAWi agent over a secured SSL link. 


In the next step you will have to enter the username and password for the initial setup of the system:

 

Once the installation is completed, you will see the following page:



It will provide you the URL for logging into the MAWi management console, and the initial username and password configured.


Supported operating systems

Windows® 10/11 64bit Pro or Enterprise, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022

The MAWi Server can be installed on a PC or a Virtual Machine.

CPU

Intel Dual Core or AMD with similar capabilities. Core i5 of the latest generation is recommended.

If used on a virtual machine, assign at least 2 vCores.

Network

Gigabit Ethernet network is recommended.

Communication with the server-side is done over port 60668

Communication with the client-side is done over port 60669

Those ports can be changed. 

Static IP is recommended.


Others

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

– .NET Framework 3.5

– SQL Server 2022 Express or SQL LocalDB 2019

– Node JS v22

– IIS Express 10 or using the built-in IIS Server (In server based operating systems)

– Web Platform plugin

– Rewrite URL for IIS

–  Visual C++ Redistributable (32 and 64bit)

Offline installation

In case you wish to install the above components manually please read this guide.

2. In case you’ve installed MAWi Server on Windows 10/11 OS, IIS Express is also installed and running in the background at all times.

 



Notes
Please note:
1. While we don't impose restrictions on customers using their own Android devices, we highly recommend utilizing our MAWi Player. 
This purpose-built, Android-based device has undergone extensive testing and customization to meet the specific requirements of our system.

Here are the key benefits of using MAWi Players instead of Android TV:

a. Operate with confidence knowing that the MAWi Player is designed to run 24/7 without interruption.

b. Benefit from the MAWi Player's superior GPU, which outperforms commercial-grade Android TVs.

c. Our engineers have programmed and designed the Android build to include only the essential apps required for our operations.

d. Save time and effort by enjoying the benefits of the MAWi Player's pre-installed apps.

e. The MAWi Player is pre-configured to connect seamlessly with the MAWi Server without the need for any adjustments in the Android operating system.

f. Stay stress-free knowing that the MAWi Spacewall app is automatically launched when the MAWi Player restarts after a power outage.



In MAWi Link the Android device communicates directly with the MAWi Server. There is no need for an additional PC to stream the content over the network.



1. Download the MAWi Link app from the link bellow and install it on your Android device:
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2. Follow the steps as shown in this video to initial set up the MAWi Link app:



3. Assign the MAWi Link device from the MAWi Server-side, as shown in the video below:




4. Begin creating playlists and assign them to your screens for seamless content management:





Minimum requirements for the Android device:


CPU – Amlogic S905X3 Quad Core ARM Cortex A53 @2GHz or similar

GPU – G31-Mali or similar
RAM – 2 GB LPDDR4 or higher
Flash disk – eMMC 16GB or higher
Network – 100MB Ethernet wired LAN and Wifi
Android version 7 and above