Extron ShareLink Pro 1100

Description

The ShareLink^® Pro 1100 is a 4K Wired and Wireless Presentation System that enables anyone to present content from computers, tablets, or smartphones on a display for easy collaboration. It supports simultaneous display of up to four devices including an HDMI-connected device. The HDMI input supports wired devices, including Show Me cables for easy source selection. The ShareLink Pro 1100 has collaboration and moderator modes that facilitate both open and controlled collaboration environments, as well as dual Ethernet ports for more secure environments. When used with Extron GVE – GlobalViewer Enterprise software, multiple units can be managed across an enterprise or campus. ShareLink Pro’s professional capabilities provide easy integration of AV and mobile devices into huddle, meeting, and collaboration spaces.

Collaborate with Mobile and Fixed Devices

The ShareLink Pro 1100 supports both mobile and fixed devices for effective, efficient collaboration. It can simultaneously present up to four pieces of content, each displayed at resolutions of up to 1080p. The HDMI output supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K for connections to 4K displays. Wireless devices connect to ShareLink Pro with user-friendly software for Mac^® and Windows^® computers as well as Apple^® and Android™ tablets and smartphones. Connect wired sources such as a laptop computer to the HDMI input using an HDMI cable or use a Show Me cable or Retractor housed within a Cable Cubby cable access enclosure. Show Me cables feature a Share button, which brings source selection right to your fingertips. With ShareLink Pro, wired and wireless users can collaborate together, sharing content from both wired and wireless devices on the room’s display at the same time. Organizations can also use the HDMI input for guest access, eliminating the need to provide wireless access to their internal secure network systems. The wired connection can also serve as a backup connection when wireless systems are down, ensuring reliable sharing at all times.

Fixed sources such as a dedicated computer, document camera, or AV switcher can also connect to the ShareLink Pro via the HDMI input connection. In addition, a dedicated computer running unified communications software such as Zoom or Skype for Business makes the space accessible for both local and remote collaboration.

Display Content from Any Device

The ShareLink Pro 1100 facilitates easy full-screen mirroring for all devices, including Mac and Windows computers and laptops, and Android and Apple tablets and smartphones, displaying the entire screen for more fluid and easy collaboration sessions. Connect with the user-friendly software for screen mirroring, application window sharing, and access to advanced features such as moderated collaboration sessions. With the application software, users are empowered to choose what they share. Depending upon the device’s OS, users can share their entire desktop, select application windows, or one or more images or documents.

Users who want to share content without installing software can use Miracast^® with the ShareLink Pro WFA 100 Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth adapter, WebShare™, or Apple Mirroring. For users with Windows 10 devices, Miracast support is available via the ShareLink Pro WFA 100, an optional USB adapter connected to the ShareLink Pro 1100, which enables content sharing from Windows 10 devices without the need to download any sharing software. The WebShare feature enables content sharing via a standard web browser, which is ideal for users to share content quickly. It works with the Chrome browser on Windows, macOS, and Chrome operating systems. Apple Mirroring lets users with Mac or iOS devices use their built-in mirroring features to enable sharing of content, similar to how one would mirror a display via AirPlay^® to an AppleTV. Simply select the ShareLink Pro unit from the list of available AirPlay devices.

The ShareLink Pro WFA 100 Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth adapter is available individually for both U.S. and European markets. In addition, it is available for the ShareLink Pro 1100 in four different kits: two for U.S. markets and two for European markets. The ShareLink Pro 1100 Miracast & ShareNext Kit includes the ShareLink Pro 1100, an external Extron Everlast™ power supply, and the ShareLink Pro WFA 100 adapter. Designed for customers who already have a ShareLink Pro 1100 device, the ShareLink Pro 1100 Miracast & ShareNext Upgrade Kit includes an external Extron Everlast power supply and ShareLink Pro WFA 100 adapter.

Customize the Welcome Experience

The ShareLink Pro 1100 features a fully-customizable welcome screen with multiple configuration options to assist users in quickly connecting their devices and sharing content. Custom welcome images such as organization-specific connection instructions can be uploaded and shown as the default Welcome Screen on the display. IP or Hostname information can be displayed or hidden, as desired. Multiple images can also be displayed to provide more detailed connection instructions, support information, or any other local information. A signage player can be connected to the HDMI input connection, so the ShareLink Pro can act as a signage display when not in use for collaboration sessions, displaying updated organizational information from the signage player until the first wireless user connects, and returning to a signage display once all wireless users have disconnected.

Additional signage features are available via optional Extron LinkLicense enhancements. The Digital Signage LinkLicense enables the ShareLink Pro 1100 to work with third-party digital signage providers like Appspace, Carousel, Seenspire, and others to display their HTML-based digital signage content when users aren’t connected or sharing content. The LinkLicense enables the display of H.264 content from Extron SME and SMP encoders and streaming media processors as well as any H.264 live stream when users are not connected or sharing content. The LinkLicense also enables Expo Mode, which displays dynamic content such as H.264 streams, videos, or image content instead of BYOD shared content for unique signage, announcements, or events.

Open or Controlled Collaboration

The ShareLink Pro 1100’s default collaboration mode allows any user to display content and control the presentation. Each user can dynamically mirror their desktop or share images, documents, or applications onto the display, with a maximum of four shared items visible on the display at any one time. This can enhance interaction during brainstorming sessions, team meetings, group studies, and other collaborative meetings.

For environments where more control is required, a Moderator Mode offers centralized control over device access and presentation. The Moderator decides which users can access the display, ensuring that only their content is displayed. This mode is ideal for educational environments, allowing the instructor to have complete control of the presenters on the main classroom display. The Moderator mode can be activated on a runtime basis as needed or can be set up by the ShareLink Pro 1100 administrator for password-protected Moderator access.

ConferenceShare

As hybrid environments become more common, it is essential to incorporate cameras and microphones from the local room for use in UC meetings. ConferenceShare™ enables that capability by wirelessly sharing video and audio from the in-room USB devices with a Windows or macOS laptop running Teams, Zoom, or other UC meetings. Now USB devices connected to the ShareLink Pro Wired and Wireless Presentation System are available to users with ConferenceShare running on their laptop. ConferenceShare requires an Extron LinkLicense on the ShareLink Pro unit connected to the USB room devices. Whether choosing to present locally or join a remote meeting, ConferenceShare on ShareLink Pro makes it easy to add in-room USB devices wirelessly and use the video and audio for remote participants.

Active Learning

In spaces where wireless sharing on multiple displays is needed, the optional Active Learning Support LinkLicense enables multiple ShareLink Pro 1100 Wired and Wireless Presentation Systems to display content between units. This is ideal in active learning rooms with multiple small groups working together and a central instructor station. The Active Learning Support LinkLicense will enable easy sharing among multiple displays for comparison or discussion between student groups or between the instructor and student groups. Display assignments can be controlled by an instructor using an optional touchpanel or touchpanel app interface.

Secure Collaboration

The ShareLink Pro 1100 features a suite of security protocols to ensure a safe and protected collaboration environment. All content transmitted between devices running the ShareLink Pro software and the ShareLink Pro is safeguarded with 128-bit encryption. Communications between user devices and the ShareLink Pro 1100 are protected with the HTTPS secure connection protocol. Control, monitoring, or management applications using an Extron-only control system communicate with the ShareLink Pro 1100 using SSH creating a Secure Platform Device so you can be assured of safe and reliable system operations. For environments with multiple ShareLink Pro systems, entry of a four-digit code can be required on the Welcome Screen before users can share content to the display. This feature is particularly useful to ensure users only see their content in environments that may have multiple units in close proximity, such as huddle spaces, active learning environments, office buildings, or classroom buildings.

ShareLink Pro also features dual Gigabit Ethernet connections, enabling segmentation of internal private networks on one Ethernet from external guest networks on another Ethernet, ensuring only authorized users can access the private network. In addition to an administrative password, additional optional passwords can be set up for a moderator or for all users, providing another layer of protection for secure collaboration.

Centralized Management

With ShareLink Pro, setting up or managing several ShareLink Pro systems is practically as easy as setting up or managing a single system. Extron’s PCS – Product Configuration Software conveniently sets up and configures one or many units simultaneously. PCS can save configurations for future use when expanding ShareLink Pro systems, or when restoring a unit that has been replaced. PCS also allows multiple units to receive firmware updates concurrently, saving time and greatly improving efficiency. Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise – GVE – software provides a powerful, flexible way to manage, monitor, and control nearly any device over a standard network.

Features

• ConferenceShare™ enables wireless use of room cameras for UC meetings — Facilitates wireless sharing of content from USB meeting room devices, such as cameras or microphones, for use in Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other UC meetings. ConferenceShare LinkLicense required on the ShareLink Pro unit connected to USB room devices.
• ShareNext™ suggests the ShareLink Pro unit next to you — Improves the connection to ShareLink Pro units by using Bluetooth technology to locate the optional WFA 100 adapter connected to the ShareLink Pro unit next to you. This allows AirPlay® or the ShareLink Pro software to quickly connect to the ShareLink Pro units closest to you, even across subnets, without entering the IP address.
• Updated Version 2.0 software makes it easier to add, remove, and change shared content — For users sharing content via ShareLink Pro software, the Version 2.0 user interface makes it easier to share content quickly, remove individual shared items, and maximize an item’s size for greater visibility.
• Active Learning feature shares content between multiple ShareLink Pro devices — Enables content on one ShareLink Pro 1100 display to be shown on other ShareLink Pro 1100 displays. This allows multiple ShareLink Pro devices in a space to share content for active learning spaces where wireless sharing on multiple displays is needed. – Active Learning LinkLicense required.
• Digital Signage feature displays signage content when users aren’t connected — Displays messaging and background imagery from web-based HTML signage providers when ShareLink Pro units aren’t being used to display BYOD shared content for presentations and collaboration – Digital Signage LinkLicense required.
• Share Windows content via Miracast^® — Enables content sharing from Windows 10 laptops without the need to download software. This is ideal for users who want to share content quickly without installing anything on their computer. Requires optional ShareLink Pro WFA 100 Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth adapter connected to a ShareLink Pro unit.
• WebShare™ shares content via a Web browser — Enables content sharing via a standard web browser, without the need to download software. This is ideal for users who want to share content quickly without installing anything on their computer. Works with Chrome browser supported on Windows, macOS, and Chrome operating systems.
• Wirelessly share content from mobile devices — Connects a wide variety of devices to the system wirelessly or through a wired LAN connection.
• Provides full screen mirroring for all devices — Display the entire screen of your device through the wireless presentation system for more fluid and easy collaboration sessions.
• Supports 802.1X Authentication — Provides support for IEEE 802.1X authentication standard for port-based Network Access Control.
• Supports Mac^® and Windows^® computers as well as Apple^® and Android™ tablets and smartphones
• HDMI output supports computer and video resolutions up to 4K — Supports resolutions up to 4096×2160 with 4:4:4 chroma sampling at 8 bits of color.
• ShareConnect™ shares content with a simple Display Code — Enables quick content sharing with ShareLink Pro software, using a simple four-digit code displayed onscreen. This allows users in large ShareLink Pro deployments, where ShareLink Pro software is already installed, to quickly connect to the display by simply entering a Display Code to select content for sharing.
• ShareLink Pro Enterprise Discovery Service — Streamlines discovery of ShareLink Pro units across an Enterprise or Campus network. This service, running on ShareLink Pro devices, allows large deployments in which ShareLink Pro software is already installed to quickly find ShareLink Pro units on other subnets. This eliminates the need to manually enter IP addresses or hostnames in order to connect and share content.
• View up to four pieces of content simultaneously from any connected user — Fosters effective collaboration and discussion by comparing multiple sources concurrently and by reducing or eliminating the need to switch between sources.
• H.264 Streaming Signage feature displays H.264 content on the ShareLink Pro 1100 when users aren’t connected or sharing — Content from Extron SME and SMP encoders and streaming media processors can be selected as well as any H.264 live stream – Digital Signage LinkLicense required.
• Expo Mode enables the ShareLink Pro 1100 to display dynamic content as an alternative to the welcome screens — Temporarily display H.264 streams, videos, or image content instead of BYOD shared content for unique events, announcements, or signage – Digital Signage LinkLicense required.
• Extron ShareLink Pro macOS app — Supports sharing multiple images, application windows or acting as a moderator for a ShareLink Pro 1100. User-friendly software allows sharing from Apple mac computers and laptops.
• Dedicated app provides consistent user experience across platforms — Similar interface for all platforms makes it easy for users to assist one another or move between devices regardless of how they connect and share content.
• Easy setup and commissioning with Extron PCS – Product Configuration Software — Conveniently configure multiple products using a single software application.
• Wired and wireless sources can collaborate simultaneously — HDMI input enables wired users or sources to collaborate simultaneously with wireless users in the same session.
• Compatible with Show Me^® cables — Show Me cables provide convenient connectivity and user input selection and control.
• HDCP compliant — Ensures display of content-protected media on HDMI input and output for interoperability with other HDCP-compliant devices.
• HDMI audio de‑embedding — Embedded HDMI two‑channel PCM audio can be extracted to the analog output, or multi‑channel and bitstream formats can be passed to the HDMI output.
• EDID Minder^® automatically manages EDID communication between HDMI connected devices — EDID Minder ensures that all sources power up properly and reliably output content for display.
• Collaboration mode allows any attendee to display content and control the presentation — Enables content display from any connected device to enhance interactivity in brainstorming sessions, team meetings, and other collaborative environments.
• Moderator mode ensures only approved users’ content is displayed — Enables the moderator to select which users can access the display and how the content is displayed.
• Display codes ensure content is delivered only to the selected display devices — Randomly generated or user-defined display authentication codes prevent unintentional sharing or display of content to an adjacent space.
• WebView™ technology displays slide images on attendees’ personal devices via a Web browser — The ShareLink Pro 1100 enables meeting content to display on a participant’s mobile device. This is ideal for attendees who cannot easily view the main display.
• 128-bit data encryption — A variety of security protocols ensure that all content transmitted between devices and the ShareLink Pro 1100 is fully encrypted and secure.
• PoE+ delivers power and communication over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a local power supply – Power injector sold separately.
• Dual Ethernet ports segment guest and private users for secure collaboration — Provides two high-speed data links, enabling segmentation of guest and private networks for fast and easy access to the Web or other network resources.
• Fully customizable welcome screen — Multiple configuration options to show, hide, or customize information on the welcome screen, so users can quickly connect and begin sharing their content.
• Connects to an existing wireless network — ShareLink Pro 1100 leverages the existing wireless network infrastructure, providing easy wireless connection for a variety of mobile devices.
• Includes user-friendly software for screen mirroring, sharing, and advanced control — Provides both an executable that does not require administrator access rights and a version that can be deployed by IT administrators.
• Display control options including RS‑232 and CEC over HDMI connection
• Ethernet monitoring and control — Enables control and proactive monitoring over a LAN or WAN
• Video screen saver — The ShareLink Pro 1100 can be set to automatically mute video and sync output to the display device when no active connections are detected, automatically entering the display into standby mode to conserve energy, reducing costs and promoting panel life.
• Front panel security lockout — Prevents unauthorized use in non-secure environments. Set via PCS software.
• Contact closure remote control with tally output — Allows for automatic operation by an optional occupancy sensor or remote selection of an input channel by a button panel. +5 VDC is provided to light an LED to indicate the currently selected input.
• Automatic input cable equalization to 50 feet (15 meters) when used with Extron HDMI Pro Series cable — Actively conditions incoming HDMI signals to compensate for signal loss when using long HDMI cables, low quality HDMI cables, and source devices with poor HDMI signal output.
• Compatible with Extron mounting solutions — Easy mounting with Extron low-profile and under-desk mounts, under-table kits, and rack-shelf options.
• 1” (2.5 cm) high, half rack width metal enclosure — Compact, low profile enclosure allows discreet installation within a lectern or behind a flat panel display.