- Choose "Install MAWi Agent and MAWi Server" if you're using one machine for everything. This is typical for just one location.
- Choose "Install MAWi Server only" if you're putting the server on a different computer than the agent. This is common for setups with several locations and agents.
- Choose "Install MAWi Agent only" if you're setting up the agent on its own computer or for a MAWi Standalone setup.
MAWi Agent installation guide
In MAWi Zero:
- The agent communicates with the Zero Clients through the OSBASE drivers.
- To have these drivers automatically set up, choose: 'Install additional drivers for MAWi Zero'.
Please remember to tick this box!
Doing this is crucial for the Zero Clients to function correctly.
If you missed checking the box during installation, you can find the OSBASE drivershere.
Use HTTPs Connection
If you select to use this option, please read the information in this guide.
Additional components
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'.
You have the option to specify the location's name during installation or adjust it later in the MAWi Agent settings or in the Admin panel of MAWi > Manage System panel.
Installing the MAWi Agent only
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.
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.
2.
Connect the HDMI over LANzero client to a monitor and a LAN connection on
the same subnet of the host computer. Make sure the HDMI over LANzero client is
connected to a power supply and the indication LED is ON.
Please note:
If a DHCP server is
available, the Zero Client will be automatically assigned with an IP address. Otherwise, its default address will be 10.0.0.225
To assign a static IP to
the zero client, select the device from the list and click on the Configuration
button. more information
3. Start
the program “Network USB Setting” by clicking on the
following icon
The
program presents all available Zero Clients found on the local network and
allows you to connect to relevant hardware.
Select the
device and click “Assign to this PC”. This
operation will extend the host PC’s
desktop to the monitor which is connected to the Zero Client.
NOTE:
1. This operation will cause the zero clients to
automatically re-connect to the host PC on every reboot.
2. If the zero client’s status is showing: Assignment: Other PC Please press on the “Clear PC
assignment” button and repeat previous step.
3. To rename
the zero client to something more meaningful, for example: the physical
location of the unit, or assign a fixed IP address, click on “Configuration”
and enter new name / all network details. Zero client cannot be assigned to the
PC for this task, “Clear PC assignment” first, modify, then re-assign when
changes have been made.
4.
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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