ThinkPad Wireless Display Adapter Deployment Guide
Lenovo
Preface
This deployment guide is intended for IT administrators, or those who are responsible for deploying or managing the ThinkPad® Wireless Display Adapter (hereafter called the wireless display adapter) in their organization. The purpose of this guide is to provide the information required for configuring and managing the wireless display adapter remotely.
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the general information in Appendix A "Notices" on page 15.
First Edition (August 2014)
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Chapter 1. Overview
It is recommended that you read the ThinkPad Wireless Display Adapter User Guide first before reading this guide. The most up-to-date ThinkPad Wireless Display Adapter User Guide is always available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/WDA
The wireless display adapter is a Miracast-certified device that enables you to connect your notebook computer to a monitor or a projector using a wireless connection. The wireless display adapter is also a fourth-generation Intel® Wireless Display (Intel WiDi) enterprise adapter that supports the remote management defined by the Intel Corporation.
System Requirements
Before installing the wireless display adapter, ensure that your notebook computer has one of the following operating systems installed:
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
The hardware or software requirements for the wireless display adapter vary by operating system. Before installing the wireless display adapter, ensure that your notebook computer meets the specific hardware or software requirements for the operating system installed.
- For Windows 7: Ensure that your notebook computer has one of the following items available:
- Intel WiDi version 4.2.24 or later
- Lenovo QuickDisplay (supported only on certain models)
- A VGA connector
- For Windows 8: Ensure that your notebook computer has one of the following items available:
- Intel WiDi version 4.2.24 or later
- A VGA connector
- For Windows 8.1:
- If your Windows 8.1 operating system is preinstalled, there is no hardware or software requirements for the use of the wireless display adapter.
- If the Windows 8.1 operating system is updated from the Windows 8 operating system, you might not be able to use the wireless display adapter. One possible reason is that your notebook computer does not include the Miracast driver. Contact Lenovo Support to see if the problem can be fixed by installing the Miracast driver onto your notebook computer.
Software and Driver Requirements
The functionality of wireless connection is affected by the version of the drivers and software. If your notebook computer meets the system requirements, it is important to ensure that the following software or drivers also are up-to-date before using the wireless display adapter:
- Lenovo QuickDisplay
- Intel Graphics Driver
- Intel Wireless Driver
- Intel WiDi software
Note: It is recommended that you update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) on your notebook computer to the latest version to avoid any potential issue.
Chapter 2. Configuring the Wireless Display Adapter through Your Web Browser
You can configure the settings of the wireless display adapter in either of the following modes through your Web browser:
- The ManageAP mode (recommended)
- The Recovery mode (an alternative method in case that you fail to configure settings in ManageAP mode)
The ManageAP Mode
To configure the settings of the wireless display adapter in the ManageAP mode, do the following:
- Connect your notebook computer to the wireless display adapter through Wi-Fi connection. The wireless display adapter is identified with the ManageAP service set identifier (SSID) name displayed at the bottom-right corner on the monitor screen. No password is needed.
- Open the Web browser and then type
192.168.16.1into the address bar. The Web page for setting the wireless display adapter is displayed. - Type the account name and password, and then click OK. By default, both the account name and password are
admin. - Configure the settings of the wireless display adapter according to your needs.
The Recovery Mode
To configure the settings of the wireless display adapter in the Recovery mode, do the following:
- Press and hold the Mode/WPS button, and then turn on the wireless display adapter. Keep pressing the Mode/WPS button during the boot process until the splash screen is displayed on the monitor.
- Connect your notebook computer to the wireless display adapter through Wi-Fi connection. You can identify the wireless display adapter by the ManageAP SSID name displayed on the monitor screen. No password is needed.
- Open the Web browser and then type
192.168.16.1into the address bar. The Web page for setting the wireless display adapter is displayed. - Type the account name and password, and then click OK. By default, both the account name and password are
admin. - Configure the settings of the wireless display adapter according to your needs.
Configuring Settings from the Management Web Page
After the Web page for setting the wireless display adapter is displayed, click the Basic tab and perform the following configurations:
Basic Settings
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| OS Version | This setting displays the version number of the firmware currently installed. |
| MAC Address | This setting displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wireless display adapter. |
| Miracast/WiDi Mode | Set the setting to GON. |
| Miracast and DLNA concurrent | This setting has the following two options:
|
| HDCP Version | For the monitor with the Video graphics array (VGA) connector, set the setting to Disabled (Turn on HDCP only for HDMI Monitor). For the monitor with the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, set the setting to V2.0. |
| Language | Select the language of the wireless display adapter. |
| Default VGA format | For the monitor that does not support extended display identification data(EDID), you can select the default VGA resolution. |
| Display off seconds | This setting specifies the time (in seconds) after which the wireless display adapter screen is dimmed if it is not connected to your notebook computer. |
After you finish configuring the basic settings, click Apply to make your configuration take effect.
Wireless Settings
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Network Name (SSID) | Each wireless device has a factory-default wireless SSID name. The default value is Lenovo_xxxx. Note: In "Lenovo_xxxx", xxxx are the last four digits of the MAC address. |
| 802.11 Band | If you turn on Force Operating Channel, select a value for this setting. The system will use the selected band. |
| Discovery Channel | Select the peer-to-peer (P2P) discovery channel. |
| Operating Channel | Select the P2P operating channel. |
| Force Operating Channel | When this option is enabled, you must set Operating Channel and use the specified operating channel no matter what device is connected to the wireless display adapter. |
| WPS Auto PBC | This setting is to enable or disable the automatic Push Button Configuration (auto PBC) function for Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). You have the following three options:
Note: When you select PIN and Auto PBC, you do not have to press the Mode/WPS button for the first time that you connect your notebook computer to the wireless display adapter. In this situation, also ensure that you do not press the Mode/WPS button. |
| Allowable MAC | This setting is to filter packets from machines in a local area network (LAN) with the specified MAC addresses. The MAC address format is xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. |
| Concurrent Mode | This setting has the following three options:
|
Concurrent Mode Configurations
P2P SOFTAP Mode
When you select P2P SOFTAP for Concurrent Mode, the wireless display adapter works as a Software enabled Access Point (SoftAP). You can connect to the wireless display adapter directly and perform the following configurations:
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| Network Name (SSID) | Type the SSID of the SoftAP. |
| SoftAP Channel | Set the SoftAP channel. |
| IP Address | Type the Internet Protocol (IP) address for Wireless Distribution System (WDS). |
| WPA-PSK | Enable or disable this setting to protect data transmitted over a wireless network. |
| WPA passphrase | Enter a passphrase that consists of 8 to 63 characters. |
P2P STA Mode
When you select P2P STA for Concurrent Mode, the wireless display adapter works as a client. In this situation, you must connect the wireless display adapter to a router. Set the SSID and the wireless security mode so that you connect the wireless display adapter to a router and log in to the wireless display adapter. Perform the following configurations:
Note: The wireless display adapter does not support 802.1x authentication. For users under 802.1x network environment, MAC Authentication Bypass(MAB) is a workable solution to connect the wireless display adapter to 802.1x network. Consult your 802.1x authentication solution provider for the MAB solution that is often used in the office environment.
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| SSID for Enterprise AP | Set the SSID of the SoftAP that the wireless display adapter is connected to. |
| Association Timeout (sec) | Set the P2P STA connection time-out value (in seconds). If the wireless display adapter cannot be connected to the SSID of the SoftAP, the P2P STA mode will switch to the P2P SOFTAP mode. |
| Protocol | Set the protocol as DHCP or Static. |
| Static IP | If you select Static for Protocol, you must configure the following three settings:
|
| WPA-PSK | Keep the same configuration as your router. This setting has the following three options:
|
| WPA/WPA2 PSK Encryption | Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) supports two encryption methods: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with dynamic encryption keys. The default setting is TKIP. |
| WPA passphrase | Enter a passphrase that consists of 8 to 63 characters. |
| WEP Encryption | Enable this feature if your router supports the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key. |
| WiFi Authentication | To configure WiFi Authentication, enable WEP Encryption. If you enable WEP Encryption, the WiFi Authentication setting enables you to authenticate with either open authentication or shared key authentication. The default setting is Open. |
| Network Key | Type five American Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) characters or ten hexadecimal digits for a 64-bit key. Type 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for a 128-bit key. |
P2P-Only Mode
When you select P2P-Only for Concurrent Mode, you can only use WiDi connection to connect the wireless display adapter to a notebook computer. Perform the following configurations:
| Settings | Description |
|---|---|
| P2P using single address | Set the setting to Enabled. |
After you finish configuring all settings, click Apply to make your configuration take effect.
Chapter 3. Managing the Wireless Display Adapter Remotely
The wireless display adapter is a fourth-generation Intel WiDi enterprise adapter that supports the remote management defined by the Intel Corporation. Without being connected to a notebook computer, the wireless display adapter can be managed remotely after being connected to one of the following networks:
- Connect to a non-802.1x network For information about how to connect the wireless display adapter to a non-802.1x network, see P2P STA.
- Connect to a 802.1x network The wireless display adapter does not support 802.1x authentication. For users under 802.1x network environment, MAC Authentication Bypass(MAB) is a workable solution to connect the wireless display adapter to 802.1x network. Consult your 802.1x authentication solution provider for the MAB solution that is often used in the office environment.
Remote Management by the Web Browser
To access the Web page for setting the wireless display adapter, open the Web browser on your computer. Type the default IP address of your router and port 8000 into the address bar, for example, http://ipaddress:8000, and then press Enter. The Web page is displayed. The default user name and password are both admin.
Web Interface Description
The web interface includes fields for Username, Password, and a Login button.
Remote Management by an SNMP Manager
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an Internet-standard protocol for managing devices on IP networks. In typical SNMP use cases, one or more administrative computers, called managers, have the task of monitoring or managing a group of hosts or devices on a computer network.
To manage the wireless display adapter remotely by an SNMP Manager, do the following:
- Download and install an SNMP Manager that can support SNMPv3 from the Web site at: http://www.manageengine.com/products/mibbrowser-free-tool/
- Download the following files that are available from the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/WDA and put the files into the same folder. Import the WIDI-MIB.mib file and then you can find the WiDi tree available on the screen.
- WIDI-MIB.mib
- WIDI-MIB.cmi
- WIDI-MIB.cds
SNMP Manager Configuration
Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to the information in the following table to configure the destination IP, target IP, SNMP version, security level, account, and password.
| Settings | Default value |
|---|---|
| Target Host | The IP address of your wireless display adapter |
| User Name | admin |
| Security Level | Auth, Priv |
| Auth Password | WiDiAwind |
| Priv Password | WiDiAwind |
Use the SNMP Manager to get and set WiDi configurations. Use the SNMP command to get and set configurations for each parameter.
Appendix A. Notices
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