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... 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 Acer MWA2 Miracast™ compatible devices (July, 24 2013 12 Using the Acer MWA Remote App 13 Setup...15 About...15 Network Settings 15 Navigating the Network Setting Screen 16 Using the On-screen Keyboard 16 Choosing between Modes 17 AP Mode 18 Client Mode 19 Changing the Language 20 Upgrading the Firmware...
... 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 Acer MWA2 Miracast™ compatible devices (July, 24 2013 12 Using the Acer MWA Remote App 13 Setup...15 About...15 Network Settings 15 Navigating the Network Setting Screen 16 Using the On-screen Keyboard 16 Choosing between Modes 17 AP Mode 18 Client Mode 19 Changing the Language 20 Upgrading the Firmware...
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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button • Press briefly to switch between display modes. • Press and hold to return to Home Screen. • Press briefly during Miracast setup to MHL port on compatible TV, monitor or projector. 2. Status LED 3. MHL connector • Connect to complete connection. 4 Product Features 2 1 3 1.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button • Press briefly to switch between display modes. • Press and hold to return to Home Screen. • Press briefly during Miracast setup to MHL port on compatible TV, monitor or projector. 2. Status LED 3. MHL connector • Connect to complete connection. 4 Product Features 2 1 3 1.
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Power on the projector/monitor/TV. 2. Wait several seconds for Home Screen to a Projector/Monitor/TV 1. Connecting to appear. 5 Plug the MWA2 Wireless Adapter into an available MHL port. 3.
Power on the projector/monitor/TV. 2. Wait several seconds for Home Screen to a Projector/Monitor/TV 1. Connecting to appear. 5 Plug the MWA2 Wireless Adapter into an available MHL port. 3.
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... more information, see "Setup" on how to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. For more information, see "Displaying Media over DLNA" on and correctly connected to connect your computer or mobile device using this method. Four icons are shown, as described below: • eDisplay - Home Screen The Home Screen appears automatically once the projector/monitor/TV is switched on page 10. •...
... more information, see "Setup" on how to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. For more information, see "Displaying Media over DLNA" on and correctly connected to connect your computer or mobile device using this method. Four icons are shown, as described below: • eDisplay - Home Screen The Home Screen appears automatically once the projector/monitor/TV is switched on page 10. •...
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... Home Screen, press the remote control's Back button. • Using the WPS button on page 13. 7 Navigating the Home Screen There are several ways to select an icon from the Home Screen, as a remote control to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. For more information, see "Using the Acer MWA Remote App" on the Wireless Adapter - By downloading and installing the Acer MWA Remote app, you can use your mobile device as a remote control...
... Home Screen, press the remote control's Back button. • Using the WPS button on page 13. 7 Navigating the Home Screen There are several ways to select an icon from the Home Screen, as a remote control to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. For more information, see "Using the Acer MWA Remote App" on the Wireless Adapter - By downloading and installing the Acer MWA Remote app, you can use your mobile device as a remote control...
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Open your Internet Browser and key in the WiFi IP as follows: 1. Open Wi-Fi on your Mac or Windows PC. 8 Connect it to the eDisplay screen by using that device's remote control, or by briefly pressing the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 2. Download the driver for your computer. 3. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 4. Using eDisplay on a Mac or Windows PC To connect your Mac or Windows PC to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter, first install the driver, as shown on your projector/monitor/TV. 5.
Open your Internet Browser and key in the WiFi IP as follows: 1. Open Wi-Fi on your Mac or Windows PC. 8 Connect it to the eDisplay screen by using that device's remote control, or by briefly pressing the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 2. Download the driver for your computer. 3. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 4. Using eDisplay on a Mac or Windows PC To connect your Mac or Windows PC to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter, first install the driver, as shown on your projector/monitor/TV. 5.
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... to display from the Apple Store or Google Play. Alternatively, you can download this app directly if you have a QR barcode reader by the projector/monitor/TV. 9 By default, no password is required. 3. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the eDisplay screen by using that appears in order to connect to switch between modes. 6. Open Wi-Fi Settings on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter...
... to display from the Apple Store or Google Play. Alternatively, you can download this app directly if you have a QR barcode reader by the projector/monitor/TV. 9 By default, no password is required. 3. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the eDisplay screen by using that appears in order to connect to switch between modes. 6. Open Wi-Fi Settings on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter...
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Start playing media on your computer or other device. 5. Connect it to the DLNA screen by using that the renderer is set as the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 7. Ensure that device's remote control, or by briefly pressing the WPS button twice on your computer or other device. 3. Displaying Media over DLNA 1. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 4. Ensure both media source device and the dongle are connected to the same AP or physical network. 6. Open the DLNA-supporting Software on your computer or other device. 10 Open Wi-Fi on the MWA2. 2.
Start playing media on your computer or other device. 5. Connect it to the DLNA screen by using that the renderer is set as the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 7. Ensure that device's remote control, or by briefly pressing the WPS button twice on your computer or other device. 3. Displaying Media over DLNA 1. On the projector/monitor/TV, go to the MWA2 (Acer_MWA2_XXXX). 4. Ensure both media source device and the dongle are connected to the same AP or physical network. 6. Open the DLNA-supporting Software on your computer or other device. 10 Open Wi-Fi on the MWA2. 2.
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If you can use this instead of Wireless displays, tap SEARCH FOR DISPLAYS. 6. Switch Wireless Display ON. 5. Using Miracast If your mobile device, open Settings. 2. On your device supports Miracast, you do not already see Acer_MWA2_XXXX on the list of eDisplay. 1. Select Wireless Display. 4. Choose Display. 3. Tap Acer_MWA2_XXXX to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 11
If you can use this instead of Wireless displays, tap SEARCH FOR DISPLAYS. 6. Switch Wireless Display ON. 5. Using Miracast If your mobile device, open Settings. 2. On your device supports Miracast, you do not already see Acer_MWA2_XXXX on the list of eDisplay. 1. Select Wireless Display. 4. Choose Display. 3. Tap Acer_MWA2_XXXX to connect to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. 11
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If asked to work. After several seconds, the projector/monitor/TV will start displaying what is a list of Acer MWA2 Miracast™ compatible devices: Acer MWA2 Miracast™ compatible devices (July, 24 2013) Google Nexus 4 HTC New One (International version) LG Optimus G Sony Xperia T Xperia TX Xperia V...on your mobile device in order for Miracast to do so, press the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter, or input the PIN code shown on the screen of writing, the following is shown on the screen (see below) into your mobile device. 7. At the time of your ...
If asked to work. After several seconds, the projector/monitor/TV will start displaying what is a list of Acer MWA2 Miracast™ compatible devices: Acer MWA2 Miracast™ compatible devices (July, 24 2013) Google Nexus 4 HTC New One (International version) LG Optimus G Sony Xperia T Xperia TX Xperia V...on your mobile device in order for Miracast to do so, press the WPS button on the MWA2 Wireless Adapter, or input the PIN code shown on the screen of writing, the following is shown on the screen (see below) into your mobile device. 7. At the time of your ...
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Download and install the Acer MWA Remote app (shown above) from your mobile device). The QR barcode is highlighted in the image below: 13 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 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 using the Acer MWA Remote app, as follows: 1.
Download and install the Acer MWA Remote app (shown above) from your mobile device). The QR barcode is highlighted in the image below: 13 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 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 using the Acer MWA Remote app, as follows: 1.
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...screen is then displayed: 4. When finished, use the back button on your mobile device (not the Esc key in order for suitable devices to exit the application. Choose the MWA2 Wireless Adapter from the list which appears. Open the Acer MWA Remote app on your mobile device. Use the left, right, up, down, or select (center) keys to work.... 14 The app will search for the Acer MWA Remote app to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter....
...screen is then displayed: 4. When finished, use the back button on your mobile device (not the Esc key in order for suitable devices to exit the application. Choose the MWA2 Wireless Adapter from the list which appears. Open the Acer MWA Remote app on your mobile device. Use the left, right, up, down, or select (center) keys to work.... 14 The app will search for the Acer MWA Remote app to control the MWA2 Wireless Adapter....
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Setup About Select "about" to view model information about your MWA2 Wireless Adapter. Network Settings To enter network settings, select Network Setting. 15
Setup About Select "about" to view model information about your MWA2 Wireless Adapter. Network Settings To enter network settings, select Network Setting. 15
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... keyboard. • Use the select key to input the highlighted character/number. • Use the back button to exit the keyboard. 16 The currently-selected window will appear, as follows: • Use the left/right keys to choose between options within the selected window. • Use the select key to select an option. Navigating the Network Setting Screen Use your control's left, right...
... keyboard. • Use the select key to input the highlighted character/number. • Use the back button to exit the keyboard. 16 The currently-selected window will appear, as follows: • Use the left/right keys to choose between options within the selected window. • Use the select key to select an option. Navigating the Network Setting Screen Use your control's left, right...
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... you need to use your control's up/down keys to 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 ...connect to in order to communicate with the MWA2 Wireless Adapter). See "Navigating the Network Setting Screen" on page 16 for more information. 17 When ON, Client Mode is activated. When OFF, AP Mode is activated. Choosing between Modes You can select between them. To change the Wi-Fi mode, switch Client Mode...
... you need to use your control's up/down keys to 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 ...connect to in order to communicate with the MWA2 Wireless Adapter). See "Navigating the Network Setting Screen" on page 16 for more information. 17 When ON, Client Mode is activated. When OFF, AP Mode is activated. Choosing between Modes You can select between them. To change the Wi-Fi mode, switch Client Mode...
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... be required by any values, use the back button to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. • PSK (Pre-Shared Key) - To change either of the screen to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. If ON, then a password will be asked to input on -screen. When finished typing any devices trying to connect to exit that field. AP Mode In AP Mode, you will see when...
... be required by any values, use the back button to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. • PSK (Pre-Shared Key) - To change either of the screen to the MWA2 Wireless Adapter. If ON, then a password will be asked to input on -screen. When finished typing any devices trying to connect to exit that field. AP Mode In AP Mode, you will see when...
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Client Mode In Client Mode, you will see the AP you can connect your MWA2 Wireless Adapter to input the PSK. Highlight the PSK entry field and an on -screen keyboard. 19 If the AP is set to ON. 2. If the network requires a password, you will appear. 4. Select an AP from the list shown. (If you do not see a list of available APs that you can add it manually by selecting Add and inputting the necessary details.) 3. Fill in the PSK using the on -screen keyboard will be asked to , as follows: 1. Ensure Client Mode is hidden, you are looking for, try selecting Refresh.
Client Mode In Client Mode, you will see the AP you can connect your MWA2 Wireless Adapter to input the PSK. Highlight the PSK entry field and an on -screen keyboard. 19 If the AP is set to ON. 2. If the network requires a password, you will appear. 4. Select an AP from the list shown. (If you do not see a list of available APs that you can add it manually by selecting Add and inputting the necessary details.) 3. Fill in the PSK using the on -screen keyboard will be asked to , as follows: 1. Ensure Client Mode is hidden, you are looking for, try selecting Refresh.
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Select Yes to an access point with Internet access. From the Setup Screen, select Firmware Upgrade. 2. For more information on page 15. Upgrading the Firmware Before starting the firmware upgrade process, you must make sure that the MWA Wireless Adapter is connected in Client Mode, see "About" on connecting in Client Mode to confirm. 21 To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1.
Select Yes to an access point with Internet access. From the Setup Screen, select Firmware Upgrade. 2. For more information on page 15. Upgrading the Firmware Before starting the firmware upgrade process, you must make sure that the MWA Wireless Adapter is connected in Client Mode, see "About" on connecting in Client Mode to confirm. 21 To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1.
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Please be patient as the firmware update is complete, the MWA Wireless Adapter will see a progress screen for downloading and then another for installing). Once the firmware upgrade is downloaded and installed (during the firmware upgrade. 4. Wait as the process may take some time. 3. Caution: Do not turn off the device or unplug the MWA Wireless Adapter at any time during this time you will automatically reboot. 22
Please be patient as the firmware update is complete, the MWA Wireless Adapter will see a progress screen for downloading and then another for installing). Once the firmware upgrade is downloaded and installed (during the firmware upgrade. 4. Wait as the process may take some time. 3. Caution: Do not turn off the device or unplug the MWA Wireless Adapter at any time during this time you will automatically reboot. 22
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... environments. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for non-US models only and is not available on , the user is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on all Wi-Fi products marketed in a particular installation. Operation within a 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range is no guarantee that...
... environments. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for non-US models only and is not available on , the user is subject to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on all Wi-Fi products marketed in a particular installation. Operation within a 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range is no guarantee that...
