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Acer ProDock Wireless
User Manual
Table of Contents
1.
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 5
1.1
1.2
1.3
UNPACKING INFORMATION .............................................................. 5
OVERVIEW.................................................................................... 6
HARDWARE OVERVIEW ................................................................... 7
2.
START USING THE DOCK ............................................................... 11
3.
PRODOCK WIRELESS MANAGER ................................................... 16
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.
DOCK CLIENT PREFERENCE............................................................. 18
SIGNAL STRENGTH ....................................................................... 19
802.11AD PROFILES .................................................................... 19
ABOUT ...................................................................................... 20
WEB GUI MANAGEMENT .............................................................. 21
4.1
ACCESS THE WEB GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (WEB GUI) ................. 21
5.
WEB GUI MANAGEMENT: HOME .................................................. 23
6.
MANAGEMENT: WI-FI .................................................................. 25
7.
WEB GUI MANAGEMENT: INTERNET ............................................ 28
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.
WAN SETUP............................................................................... 28
LAN SETUP ................................................................................ 29
DHCP SERVER ............................................................................ 30
MANAGEMENT: SYSTEM .............................................................. 32
8.1
8.2
8.4
8.5
8.6
9.
ACCOUNT SETTING ....................................................................... 32
ATTACHED DEVICES ...................................................................... 33
BACKUP SETTINGS ........................................................................ 34
FIRMWARE UPGRADE ................................................................... 35
REBOOT ..................................................................................... 36
MANAGEMENT: APPLICATION ...................................................... 37
9.1
9.2
10.
USB SETTING.............................................................................. 37
SAMBA ...................................................................................... 38
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 40
FCC Statement:
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
pa ty espo si le fo o plia e ould oid the use ’s autho ity to
operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can
be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and it's antennas(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
This device is restricted for indoor use.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your
body.
Safety Precautions
Please read this use ’s a ual efo e ope ati g this p odu t. The
information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice. Features or specifications may be different depending on the
type of product model purchased.
Safe Use of This Product
Carefully follow the warnings and safety notices presented within this
manual. Please pay special attention to the following indications of
potentially hazardous situations:
Warning: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury.
Caution: Indicates a situation, which, if not avoided, could damage this
product or other devices.
Note: Indicates additional user information to make the user aware of
possible problems and to help the user understand, use, and maintain
the product.
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This product needs only an occasional wipe with a dry cloth.
Avoid high moisture conditions and keep away from liquids and
humidity.
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Do not install or use the product where it is exposed to direct
sunlight or heat.
Care must be taken when using the device in close proximity to
personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Do not use this product in environments with a potential explosion
hazard.
The product must be placed horizontally on a hard flat surface or
installed firmly with wall mount kits. Do not place the product
where it may be subject to physical shock or vibration or where the
product may drop, topple, slide or shake; this may cause personal
injury or damage to the product.
If lightning is expected, or the product is not going to be used for a
long period of time, unplug the power cord from the unit.
The use of electronic transmitting devices in aircraft, hospitals, and
petrol stations is forbidden. Please follow the rules and warnings in
these conditions.
The product must ONLY be used with the power supply cord and
power adapter supplied by the manufacturer.
Openings on the housing of the product are required for ventilation.
Do not block or obstruct the air flow through these openings.
Do not operate the product on a soft surface such as carpet, rug,
bed, etc.
1.
Introduction
1.1
Unpacking Information
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before using the Acer ProDock
Wireless (the Dock), please confirm that the packaging includes the
following items and accessories:
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Acer ProDock Wireless unit
Power adapter
Power cord
Quick start guide
Warranty card
1.2
Overview
The Dock is a WiGig IP Dock that allows a WiGig-compatible device (such
as your laptop or tablet) to connect to the Dock for using the devices
that have connected to the Dock (for example, the speakers, projector,
and keyboards in a meeting room).
By using the Acer ProDock Wireless Manager (the Manager) on your
laptop you can easily connect your laptop to the Dock and perform basic
management.
To change more advanced settings, you can use the Web GUI (Web
Graphical User Interface) of the Dock. Please see Chapter 4 Web GUI
Management for more information.
1.3
Hardware Overview
WPS button and LED indicator
WPS button
and LED indicator
Port/LED
LED
WPS
button
Description
Amber
Blinking Amber
The system is booting.
The system is on and is ready to be
connected.
Ongoing firmware upgrade process
Fast blinking
Amber
Blinking Blue
A device is connecting to the product.
Alternating
System error
Blue/Amber
Blue
A device is connected to the product.
To connect the Dock with a WPS-compatible device, press
this button, and then press the WPS button of the device
within 120 seconds.
Side Connectors
USB port 1
USB port 2
Audio port
Port
USB port 1 (Type-C)
USB port 2
Audio port
Description
USB device connection
Note: Supports USB 3.0 functions only.
USB device connection
Note: This port supports Battery Charger v1.2
up to 1.5 A.
An audio port for speaker/headset
connection
Note: Supports standard hands-free cell
phone headsets.
Rear Connectors
K -lock slot
DP port
HDMI port
VGA port
USB port 4
Ethernet port
USB port 3
Power connector
and button
Reset button
Port
K-lock slot
HDMI port
USB port 4
Description
The Kensington security slot for security usage
Display connection
USB device connection
(By default the port is specified to use the
connected USB storage as a NAS device. Users
of the same LAN as that of the Dock will be
able to access the folder of this storage device
using Samba. You can change its settings or
specify a different port as the NAS port by
accessing the Web GUI management interface.
USB port 3
Reset button
DP port
VGA port
Ethernet port
Power connector/
button
USB device connection
Press and hold this button for 10 seconds to
reset the Dock to its default settings.
Caution: Your settings will be erased.
Display connection
Display connection
Ethernet port for connecting to the Internet or
your LAN
Power adapter connection and power button
for turning on the Dock
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2.
1.
Start Using the Dock
Connect the power adapter to the Dock and to a wall outlet. Press
the power button to turn on the device.
Caution:
Always power up the device using the power adapter that came with
this product. Using an adapter with inappropriate voltage and
current could damage this device.
Power button
2.
Wait until the LED light on the front
panel blinks in amber to indicate the
Dock is standing by and ready to be
connected.
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3.
Connect the devices that you want to use to an appropriate port of
the Dock (such as a projector, a speaker, or a USB storage device).
4.
Place your laptop within the reception range of the Dock.
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5.
Open the Acer ProDock Wireless Manager (the
Manager)
6.
Click the Connection button.
Note: If the Wi-Fi function of the laptop is disabled, the Connection
button will not be displayed.
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7.
Click the Connect button to connect to the Dock.
The LED on the front panel will shine a steady blue when the
connection has been established.
Note:
•
•
Try clicking the refresh icon
if the SSID of the Dock you
want to connect to does not display on the list.
If you select the Auto Connect check box and have
successfully connected to the Dock, the Manager will
automatically connect to the Dock again when the laptop is
within its range.
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8.
Click the
icon to return to the home page.
The icon of a specific port will be lit to indicate a device has
connected to the port.
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3.
ProDock Wireless Manager
You can use this Manager to connect your laptop to the Dock and
monitor the connection status of the ports. Click the Setting button to
perform basic management of the Dock. Refer to the following sections
for instructions.
Refresh the
connection
status.
Connection
status
Note:
•
Click the refresh icon
after you connect a new device to
the Dock to properly display the connection status.
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•
To modify more advanced settings, you will need to enter the
Web GUI interface of the Dock. Refer to Chapter 4 Web GUI
Management for procedures to enter this interface.
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3.1
Dock Client Preference
Launch Dock Client at Windows startup
Selecting this check box will automatically start the Manager when
starting the Windows operating system.
Don’t show Dock Client main window on program launch
If this check box is selected, your computer will automatically start the
Manager when starting the Windows operating system, but the Manager
window will not be displayed.
Hide the main window if the close button clicked
If the check box is selected, the Manager will not be closed when you
click on the close button of the window of the Manager. The functions of
the Manager will remain operating after the utility window is closed.
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3.2
Signal Strength
Click the Start scanning button will start detecting the data rate
between your laptop and the Dock.
3.3
802.11ad Profiles
The page lists all Acer ProDock Wireless devices that you have connected
to.
You can delete a profile or select the Dock to which you want to
auto-connect by applying your changes.
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3.4
About
The page displays the software version of this Manager and the firmware
version of the Dock.
You can also click the link to change more settings of the dock.
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4.
Web GUI Management
4.1
Access the Web Graphical User Interface
(Web GUI)
The Web GUI allows you to configure the Dock using your web browser.
Follow the procedures below to log in and configure the settings:
1.
Ensure that your laptop has successfully connected with the Dock
through the Manager.
2.
Open the Manager and then select Setting About. Click on the link
for detailed settings.
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3.
An authentication screen will appear. Use the default username and
password below:
Username: admin
Password: password
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5.
Web GUI Management: Home
The status page displays basic system information including an overview
of system connections and a summary of the current system status.
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 Internet: Information on the Internet connection of the Dock
 System
FW: Firmware version of the Dock
Host Name: LAN network name of the Dock
 Wi-Fi: Basic information regarding the current Wi-Fi network including
the wireless network name (SSID) and security information
 USB Connection: Displays the function and connection status of each
USB port
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6.
Management: Wi-Fi
Use this page to configure the Dock’s Wi-Fi settings in IEEE 802.11ad or
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac modes.
Note: The Dock will reboot after you apply your changes of Wi-Fi settings.
You may need to reconnect to the Dock.
11ad Settings
 SSID: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of the wireless
network. Users connecting to the Dock wirelessly will select this
network name from the list of detected wireless networks in the area.
 Channel: Select the Channel that you want to use from 1 to 3.
 Security: Select one type of security method from the available
options (also described below):
NONE: No protection; open mode
GCMP: Use GCMP for encryption
 Key: Specify a password for your wireless network.
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11ac/11bgn Settings
 Enable: Select the check box to enable this f e ue y’s use ode fo
the Dock.
 Select mode: Use the Dock in IEEE 802.11ac mode or
IEEE 802.11b/g/n mode.
 SSID: The Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of the wireless
network. Users connecting to the product wirelessly will select this
network name from the list of detected wireless networks in the area.
 Country: Specify your country.
 HT mode: Select an appropriate HT mode for improved network
bandwidth.
 Channel: Select the Channel that you want to use.
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 Security: Select one type of security method from the available
options (also described below):
None: No protection; open mode
WPA2: Use WPA2 for encryption.
WPA + WPA2: Enables wireless with wireless protected access mode
 Key: Specify a password for your wireless network.
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7.
Web GUI Management:
Internet
Use this page to change the WAN and LAN settings of the Dock.
Note: The Dock will reboot after you apply your changes of WAN and
LAN settings. You may need to reconnect to the Dock.
7.1
WAN Setup
The WAN interface enables users to configure settings for connecting the
Dock to the Internet.
Select a Connection Type, and then enter the required information for
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your WAN connection method.
Note: Not all options of this page are required. Please contact your
Internet service provider (ISP) for required information.
7.2
LAN Setup
You can configure the local network settings of the Dock on this page. In
most cases, the default settings should be sufficient.
 Device Name: The p odu t’s a e o the LAN et o k
 IPv4 Address: Enter the LAN IP address for the Dock. The default IP
add ess is
. 6 . . .
Click Apply to apply the changes, or click Discard to undo your
configurations.
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7.3
DHCP Server
DHCP assigns LAN IP addresses for connected Wi-Fi devices. You can
specify an IP address range for the Gateway to assign from.
 DHCP Server: By default, the product’s DHCP setting is set as server
mode. As such, it will provide TCP/IP configuration to client computers
connected to the local network.
 Start IP: Define the starting value of the IP address to be given to LAN
users connecting to the Dock.
 End IP: Define the last value of the IP address to be given to LAN users
connecting to the Dock.
 Table of Static Leases: When the DHCP function of the Dock is
activated for assigning LAN IP addresses for connected Wi-Fi devices,
you can reserve IP address for certain devices here. This allows
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devices on your LAN, such as printers and VoIP phones, to obtain the
same IP address from the DHCP server when they come online.
1. Specify the name of the device for which you want to reserve a
LAN IP address (optional).
2. Enter the MAC address of the device.
3. Enter the IP address that you want to reserve.
4. Click Add to add this profile.
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8.
Management: System
8.1
Account Setting
There are two accounts for using the Dock. You can change the password
of the two accounts:
Admin: The user name for accessing this Web UI.
User: This user name for accessing the Dock through Samba. Users can
use this user name and password for accessing files through the NAS
function.
Note:
 Go to Application  Samba to specify the rights of the Samba user.
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8.2
Attached Devices
This page displays the devices that have connected to the Dock.
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8.4
You a
Backup Settings
li k the Ba k Up i o to sa e the product’s u e t setti gs as
a configuration file in your computer.
To load the o figu atio file, li k the B o se i o to fi d the file that
you have previously saved, and then click the Resto e utto to apply
the settings.
Clicking the Reset
utto
ill eset all setti gs to the factory default.
Caution: All of you setti gs ill e e ased afte li ki g the Reset i o .
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8.5
Firmware Upgrade
 Keep settings: Select this check box if you want to keep your current
settings when upgrading the firmware.
 Select Firmware: Click Browse to locate the new firmware that you
have downloaded to your local computer.
Caution: Do not operate the Web GUI during the firmware upgrade. (The
LED will fast blink in Amber during firmware upgrade). The system will
reboot automatically after the upgrade process is finished.
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8.6
Reboot
Clicking the Reboot button will start the rebooting procedure of the
Dock.
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9.
Management: Application
9.1
USB Setting
You can specify the function of each USB port:
 NAS: Use the connected USB storage
device as a NAS for LAN users to access
files in the storage device.
 USBIP: Use the USB port to connect to
basic peripherals such as a USB storage
device, CD-ROM drive, mouse, keyboard,
monitor, or projector.
USB port 1
USB port 4
USB port 2
USB port 3
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9.2
Samba
When you connect a USB storage device to the USB port that is specified
for NAS functions (USB port 4, by default), users connecting to the LAN
network of the Dock will be able to access the files/folders of the USB
storage by entering \\192.168.1.1 or \\(entryname) in the URL field.
This page displays the status of the connected device that is specified as
a NAS.
Note: The IP address 192.168.1.1 indicates the LAN IP address of this
Dock. Users will need to use a different IP address if the LAN IP address is
changed.
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 Safely Remove: Click first to safely remove the NAS device.
Note: It is recommended that you click this button before removing
the storage device from the NAS port to prevent damaging any files
that are being used.
 Workgroup Name: The workgroup name where users can find the
sharing folder.
 Access Level: Specify users’ rights for using this folder.
Note: NAS users will need to restart their computers to apply the
changes of access levels.
 Login Permission: Specify whether authentication through user
accounts is required for accessing this folder.
Note: You can go to System  Account Settings to change the password
of the user.
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10.Specifications
Wireless
protocol
IEEE 801.11ad/a/b/g/n/ac
Ethernet port
One RJ-45 port for GbE WAN or GbE LAN
connection
Dock ports
1 × VGA port
1 × HDMI port
1 × DP port
1 × USB 3.0 port with Type C connector
3 × USB 3.0 ports (One port supports Battery
Charger v1.2 up to 1.5 A)
Display
resolution
Displaylink 3900 ( 1 × 2K or 2 × 1K)
Number of
connected users
Docking service: 1 user
AP functionality over 11ad: 1 user
Security
WPA, WPA2, GCMP
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Safety
Standards
FCC, CE
Power Adaptor
AC 100 V–240 V input
DC 19 V output
Dimensions
145 mm × 123 mm × 27 mm
Temperature
Operating temperature:
0 °C to +35 °C
Storage temperature:
–20 °C to +70 °C
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