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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The Coalesce User Guide provides a summary of the Coalesce for users, including an overview of how Coalesce works as well as
steps for users to connect, share, and control items to a Coalesce wireless display using laptops, mobile devices, and the display
user interface. The Coalesce is compatible with nearly any display and improves meeting efficiency, engagement, and productivity.
2.2 Key Terms
Coalesce (Wireless) Display – The flat panel or projector display that is connected via a Share Video cable to the Coalesce, allowing
users to connect and share content.
Coalesce – Compute console that connects to the display by Share Video cable and runs an integrated, Android version of the
Coalesce server software.
Coalesce client software/app – Application installed on user laptops and mobile devices used to connect, share, and control the
Coalesce display.
items – The individual pieces of share files published to the Coalesce display.
2.3 Coalesce System Overview
A diagram of a typical Coalesce-enabled conference room setup is shown below. The requirements for an operational system are
straightforward. First, a display connected via HDMI Share Video cable to a Coalesce is needed. Next the Coalesce should either
be attached to an existing network, attached multiple networks, or deployed as a standalone collaboration hotspot using the
Coalesce wireless access point (WAP) capabilities. Then laptops and mobile devices with access to the Coalesce’s network(s) can
connect to the Coalesce display.
Diagram Format
Rule Size: 1 pt
DVI
Audio
USB
CATx
Fiber
HDMI
Coalesce display
Any local WiFI or
Ethernet network
Smartphone
Tablet
Laptop
Coalesce
Figure 2-1. Coalesce conference room setup.
There are two software programs that work in tandem to use Coalesce for meetings:
• Coalesce Software (server) is integrated on the Coalesce connected to the display. The software is licensed at the time of
purchase from Black Box or one of its authorized resellers. For more information on licensing, refer to the Appendix A: Coalesce
Licensing.
• Coalesce client software/apps are installed on Windows or Mac laptops, Windows 8 tablets, or Android or iOS mobile devices
used to connect and share files to the Coalesce display. Coalesce client apps are free and can be accessed/downloaded
from http://www.blackbox.com.