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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Coalesce—Wireless Visual Collaboration........................................................................................................................4 1.2 Coalesce on Your Network..............................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Coalesce—Wireless Visual Collaboration Coalesce provides enterprise-class wireless collaboration and media streaming to any display. Once deployed, the Coalesce supports multiple, simultaneous user devices connected to a room display over a Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Laptops, tablets, and phones can use a Web browser or the free Coalesce client app to connect, share media, and control the display, improving meeting engagement and fostering collaboration.
Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Configuration page. The Network tab provides administrators the ability to enable/disable both the Coalesce unit's Ethernet port and the Coalesce unit's wireless capabilities, with additional settings/options available for each option when they are enabled. In addition, the Firewall between the Coalesce unit's Ethernet and wireless connections can be set to allow for Internet to pass through from the Ethernet port to the Coalesce unit's wireless network.
Chapter 1: Introduction Coalesce Topology Diagram Mac OSX Windows Video Cable iOS iPads/iPods Android Tablets Windows SurfacePro Tablets Coalesce Client Software iOS phones Android phones Coalesce Display LCD/Projector/Video Wall Coalesce Wired/Wireless Network iOS iPads, iPods, iPhones Mac OSX AirPlay Figure 1-2. Coalesce topology diagram. 1.5 Network Deployment Modes The Coalesce features both Ethernet and wireless capabilities, which can each be enabled/disabled and configured independently.
Chapter 1: Introduction Configuring via web browser? We recommend that you wait to apply network configuration changes until all fields are correctly set. If you change modes and press apply before finalizing your changes, your remote computer may no longer be on the same network as the Coalesce and will need to be reconnected to the network. 1.6 Selecting a Network Deployment Mode Using the Configuration Panel, enable and configure Ethernet and/or wireless settings.
Chapter 1: Introduction Table 1-1. Common deployment configurations. Setup Business Scenario Network Configuration Go to Section Off-Network WAP Visitor centers and other meeting spaces where Coalesce users do not require/have access to the existing enterprise network. The content to be shared is on users’ devices, and anyone able to join the wireless hotspot can participate. Enables the Coalesce unit's WAP mode. The wireless collaboration hotspot does not provide internet access. 2.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2. Coalesce Deployment 2.1 Coalesce WAP Mode Deployment (Off-Network) This configuration is valuable for spaces that don’t have an existing network, or for areas where Coalesce users do not have access to the existing network.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.2 Dedicated Wireless Network Deployment This configuration is valuable for visitor centers, common areas, and ad hoc meeting spaces where users want to quickly Select a Display and share media from their own devices but do not necessarily need connection to an existing network—such as a corporate or campus network—while collaborating. Anyone who can join the dedicated network can Share.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.3 Single Enterprise Network Deployment The single network configuration is typical in organizations with a single network and meeting spaces already wired for network access. In these settings, any user with access to the existing network will have access to the Coalesce display(s).
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.4 Dedicated VLAN Deployment These configurations are valuable for visitor centers, common areas, and ad hoc meeting spaces where users want to quickly Select a Display and share media from their own devices but do not necessarily need broad access to the existing network—such as a corporate or campus network—while sharing media to the display. Anyone who can join the dedicated VLAN network can Share.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.5 Bridged Multiple Networks Deployment Coalesce units can be deployed across subnets and VLANs when users on different networks need to connect to the same Coalesce display. Coalesce supports multiple networks and can be configured to support access across subnets and VLANs for collaboration among parties with different network access, such as organizations with enterprise and guest networks.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.6 Dual Network Deployment Valuable for meeting spaces with enterprise network users and guest network users, the Coalesce units can be attached simultaneously to the enterprise network via Ethernet and the guest network via the Coalesce unit's wireless capabilities, providing access for users on both networks.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.7 Enterprise Network Plus WAP Deployment Valuable for meeting spaces with network users and visitors/guests, the Coalesce units can be connected to an existing network and be setup as a Wireless Access Point simultaneously, providing users with two ways to connect to the Coalesce and participate in the session.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.8 Set Up Displays Near You “Display Discovery” refers to the ability for a client device on the network to “discover” what displays are available for connection, the display security setting, and if the display is in use. Although discovery may require some initial configuration, it provides users with an intuitive and simple method of connecting to displays as they move throughout the enterprise. 2.8.
Chapter 2: Coalesce Deployment 2.8.3 Universal CDS Override with a DNS Entry With CDS installed, configuring DNS will enable users to view and select displays available for connection without entering the CDS IP address on their client device. Furthermore, any client, including clients downloaded from the app store for mobile devices, will see Coalesce enabled displays as soon as they join the network.
Appendix A: Coalesce Port Diagram Appendix A. Coalesce Port Diagram The Coalesce Port Diagram shows the ports the Coalesce uses to communicate with different components over your network. Port diagrams corresponding to the unique network deployment options are provided on Sections 2.1 through 2.7 of this document. Below is the Master Coalesce Port Diagram, denoting all the ports the Coalesce uses.
Appendix B: Enable iOS Sharing on Your Network Appendix B. Enable iOS Sharing on Your Network The Coalesce supports sharing for iOS devices with AirPlay® functionality (iOS 6 and higher). Mirroring is achieved through the device’s native AirPlay feature. You can allow iOS users to mirror their devices to the Coalesce display with some network configuration. There are two network setup options that will enable mirroring with AirPlay® on the network.
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