Access points are network devices that setup a wireless network. This wireless network will function as a standard network and create an IP address range, DHCP server and network traffic routing.
Base Unit
The Base Unit is the central hardware enabling the ClickShare functionality. This hardware is typically installed near the displays of the meeting room. Depending on the meeting room, the Base Unit can be hidden or made inaccessible.
Button
The Button is a wireless dongle that sets up and maintains a wireless connection between the user device and the Base Unit of the meeting room. While plugged in a USB port of the user device, the Button is detected as a USB mass storage device.
CEC
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) is a protocol that allows commands to be sent over an ‘HDMI’ connection. These commands are commonly used to transfer peripheral information or actions from the main device to the device that is connected using ‘HDMI’.
Default gateway
The default gateway is the IP address of the nearest networking device, often a router, in charge of sending network information and traffic to the unit. The default gateway typically hosts the DHCP server for the network or the subnet.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that manages IP addresses. When a device is connected to a DHCP network, the DHCP server will assign an unused IP address to the connected device automatically. This ensures all connected devices have unique IP addresses, within the same range.
DisplayPort Alt Mode
DisplayPort alternate mode allows compatible USB-C ports to function as DisplayPort ports. These ports can send DisplayPort signals alongside any other data or power that is normally supported by standard USB ports.
DNS
Domain Name System (DNS) is a server that matches IP addresses to human readable links. A typical use case is allowing browsers to send URLs to the DNS server and get an IP address back to contact the desired website over the network.
HDBaseT
HDBaseT is a signal standard designed to transmit data over long distances without loss of information. HDBaseT can be configured to transmit a variety of data from video signals to commands over the same standard network cables.
IP address
An IP address is a numeric address given to a device on a network. A generation four address (IPv4) is built up using four digits between ‘0’ - ‘255’, for example ‘192.168.0.50’. This allows different network devices to find each other on the network.
LAN
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a collection of network enabled devices in the same physical site or building. Typically all network devices in the same LAN have the same IP address range.
MAC address
A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique number for the network capabilities of a device. This number cannot be changed and is used as an identifier by the network.
MDEP
Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) is a security enhanced Android platform. MDEP is the operating system required for the ClickShare system to function.
Proxy
A proxy is a server that secures network traffic. Any network device that makes use of the proxy must be configured to communicate with that proxy server. The proxy server will then handle the network traffic to and from the network device in a secure manner.
QR code
A Quick Response code (QR code) is a two dimensional barcode made of black and white squares. These squares have information encoded that can be read by most smartphones and QR code scanners.
RJ-45 cable
An RJ-45 cable is a network cable that ends in a RJ-45 connector. Many different cables are compatible with an RJ-45 connector. For this reason, the cables are divided in categories based on maximum speed and cable design. These differences have a big impact on the quality of the RJ-45 cable.
SSID
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of a wireless network. By default this name is visible to all network devices with Wi-Fi that are in the area. The SSID can be seen as the name of the Wi-Fi network.
Subnet
Subnetting is a network principle that subdivides local networks into multiple smaller networks. Each subnet gets given a certain range of IP addresses based on the subnet mask. The subnet mask highlights how many bits, and therefore possible devices, are part of the smaller network.
Wi-Fi
Wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) is a wireless network that is sent out by a Wi-Fi capable network device. Connection to the Wi-Fi network is possible as long as the device is within range of the Wi-Fi capable network devices making up the network.
