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 Agent can be installed on the same PC in case you have just one site.
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 Agent, 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 Spacewall’.
This step is necessary for the basic operation of the MAWI Players.
Please remember to tick this box!
In case you didn’t tick the box during the installation process, the spacedesk 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.
Use HTTPs Connection
If you select to use this option, please read the information in this guide.
By default, the MAWi Agent will be installed with the additional components:
– VLC Media Player v3
– PowerPoint Viewer
Location name
You can name the agent according to its actual physical location or leave it blank and it will be name 'Untitled'.
If installing the MAWi Agent component alone, enter here the IP address or hostname of your MAWi Server and leave the port number on 60668.
Once the installation is completed, you will see this Login screen:
Use your username and password credentials that you set while installing the MAWi Server to login the Agent.
Supported operating systems
Windows® 10/11 32 or 64bit, Server 2016/19/22
MAWi Agent can run on a PC or a virtual machine (VM) that is connected to one or more monitors.
The monitors can be connected directly or via a multi-display video card, LAN-based zero clients, Android-based devices, Thin Clients, or USB to HDMI adapters.
Network
Gigabit Ethernet network is recommended for the connection between the MAWi Player and host PC.
MAWi Agent Connects over the default port no. 60668 to MAWi Server. This port number can be changed.
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 Agent, on the same PC or virtual machine.
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.
Step 2: Mawi Players Installation and Configuration
1. Connecting the device
Connect the MAWi Player device to the screen with the HDMI cable provided.
Connect the device to the network either with a wired ethernet cable or over wifi.
Plug the power adapter to the mains and to the device and make sure the device boots up.
Recommended option:
Connect a mouse to the USB port of the MAWi Player. It will help you with the initial setup steps.
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2. Network connection
Once the MAWi Player is connected to the network and a DHCP server is available, it will be automatically assigned an IP address.
To assign it with a static IP address go to the Settings of the Android Device > Network & Internet > Ethernet > IP Settings > Static.
Recommended option:
Write down the IP address of the MAWi Player to identify it from the MAWi management console.
3. Select Spacedesk
When the initial setup is done, this menu will appear on the screen. Select Spacedesk.
It will set the Spacedesk app to be launched automatically when the device is rebooted.
4. Option A: Assign the device to the Agent manually
The spacedesk app appears on the screen. Please check the checkbox and press OK.
Allocate your Agent’s IP or hostname and select it with your mouse.
5. Option B: Assign the MAWi Player device to the Agent from the MAWi’s management console
In case you know the device’s IP address, you can assign it using the MAWi management console.
– Open the MAWi management console in your browser.
– Click on the Dashboard menu > Go to ‘Admin Panel‘ > Click on the ‘Display Config tool’
– Select your Location from the list and accept the UCA elevation request.
– In the list of ‘Available devices’, press on the + icon and add its IP address.
- Click on the option "Assign to the Current Location".
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Once it’s assigned, you will see that the device is set as an extended monitor, showing your desktop’s background image.
3. Configure all screens
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.
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