Wireless Projection

There are several projectors now that can receive content as well as control through their network connection. Mitsubishi and Epson both have projectors that can do this. The Epson range allows both still and moving images and has three ways to allow wireless content projection -

1. Advanced Connection Mode, your computer transmits data to your wireless network router via a wireless access point. Your data is then transmitted from the network router to the projector either: a) through the wired Ethernet network or b) wirelessly via a wireless access point. This offers you greater flexibility by letting you choose the setup method that's best for your environment.
   • This mode using Epson's EasyMP software is recommended for fixed usage environments such as classrooms, auditoriums and lecture halls with a wireless access point or existing Ethernet cabling.
   • Epson software automatically seeks out networked projector(s) for easy connections.
   • Connection to a server allows access to a wider range of presentation materials, including Internet access while connected to the network.
   • Presenters can connect to any projector on the network and present from one location to an audience in another location, across town or across the globe.
   • You can present to up to four projectors anywhere on the network simultaneously.
2. Quick Connection (Ad Hoc/Peer-to-Peer) Mode, your computer transfers data wirelessly directly to the projector. This allows for wireless presenting anywhere on an as-needed basis, with no network or wireless infrastructure required. This connection only allows a direct connection to one projector.
   • Most basic wireless mode. Easiest to set up. No installation required.
   • Recommended for mobile presenters, meeting rooms in corporate headquarters where outside sales people or representatives present, walk-in training facilities, or where installing cable is not practical.
   • Good for small businesses on a budget, or without a wireless network.
   • Epson software automatically seeks out and connects to the last used projector for easy set up.
   • Multiple computers can connect to a projector wirelessly in turn for faster transitions between presenters.
3. Quick Wireless Connection using a USB Key. Epson also offer a Quick Wireless Connection USB Key, which is an optional accessory for most  Epson projectors with a wireless LAN unit installed.
   • This device can be used in Quick Connection Mode to quickly establish an ad hoc connection. The Quick Key is firstly connected to the projector to take the settings directly from the projector. It is then connected to the Windows PC where the software will be automatically installed and then display will start. After the first use, the software will not have to be installed and wireless projection can begin immediately.
   • The Quick Key can be interchanged between laptops to enable multiple users to connect to the projector in turn.
   • Laptop network settings return to normal after use.
   • The main advantage of the Quick Key is to remove the need to input settings manually and to allow a connection to be established quickly and simply.
   • Quick Key is compatible with Windows PCs only.