3.2 Methods of installing

Possible physical configurations

The Base Unit can be installed in multiple configurations:

Warning: Do not install the CX-50 Gen2 upside down!

For an optimal experience during use, keep the following in mind when choosing a location to install the Base Unit:

Note: If accessibility of the connector side will be limited due to mounting, then connect the required cables to the Base Unit first. For more information, see “Hardware connections”.
Possible network configurations

Depending on the type of meeting room, how the local network is setup or requirements that are needed, different methods of integrating ClickShare into the network can be preferred. The possible methods are:

Tip: The CX-50 Gen2 has two Wi-Fi network chips that can be configured independently.
DeviceConfigurationDetailsSetting
Base UnitStandard

LAN connection to the enterprise network (optional):

  • XMS Cloud access.
  • App based sharing for users connected to the enterprise network.
“LAN settings”.
Dual network

LAN connection to the enterprise network:

  • XMS Cloud access.
  • App based sharing for users connected to the enterprise network.
“LAN settings”.

Wi-Fi connection to the guest network:

  • App based sharing for users connected to the guest network.
Base Unit wireless client mode: “Wi-Fi settings”.
AV VLAN

LAN connection to the AV VLAN network:

  • XMS Cloud access.
  • App based sharing for users connected to the enterprise and guest network.
“LAN settings”.
ButtonStandardButton connects to the Base Unit Wi-Fi network.Base Unit in access point mode: “Wi-Fi settings”.
Button in ClickShare name mode: “Connection”.
Network connectedButton connects to the network.Base Unit must be connected to the same network as the Button(s) or the AV VLAN: “LAN settings” or “Wi-Fi settings”.
Button in external access point mode: “Connection”.