Texas Instruments TINAVAP2 Navigator Access Point User Manual NavigatorAP

Texas Instruments Inc. Navigator Access Point NavigatorAP

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Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 1Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher SoftwareThe TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ classroom learning system provides the hardware and software tools you need to set up a wireless classroom network. The hardware creates a wireless communications network so that your computer can communicate with student handhelds. The hardware includes TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters, TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles, and the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point.The wireless adapters are used with the TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handhelds. The cradles are used with the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™, or TI-Nspire™ CAS handhelds. The TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point is the communication link used in all wireless classroom setups. The TINAVAP2 access point supports the following wireless clients:• TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters• TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles with FCC or IC numbers ending in TINAVWC2The software contains a number of tools to enhance your classroom, including: •Quick Poll. Lets you send polls to students, receive student responses to the polls, and review the poll results with your students.•Screen Capture. Lets you capture screens from the students’ handhelds or computers automatically or at specific time intervals. You can collect a stack, or history, or screens.•Live Presenter. Lets you display work as it is being performed on your handheld screen or on student handheld screens.•Review. Lets you collect and review student assignments, watch results in real time as students answer questions, and analyze data for the entire class or for individual students.You can obtain educational content on the Web at TI’s Activities Exchange: education.ti.com/activities. The setup process involves these steps:• Unpacking the boxes• Charging the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles• Installing the handheld software
2 Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software• Connecting the access point to the computer• Starting the Network Manager wizard• Setting up a network• Adding the wireless clients to the networkUnpacking the BoxesThe TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System product consists of TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software, an access point, and either 15 or 30 cradles or wireless adapters, depending on your specific order. If necessary, you can purchase additional kits to accommodate as many as 60 students.Identify each item, and check the items against the following lists to make sure your order is complete.Each TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System comes with the following items.• One TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point• One 60 inch USB computer cable• One DVD containing TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software•The Getting Started with the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software guideOne access pointOne USB cableOne DVD Getting Started guide
Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 3If you purchased the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ System for use with the TI-Nspire™ CX, TI-Nspire™ CX CAS, TI-Nspire™, or TI-Nspire™ CAS handhelds, contents include the following items:• TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles• AC9940 power adapter (includes power supply and power cord)• TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging BayIf you purchased the TI-Nspire™ CX Navigator™ System for use with the TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handhelds exclusively, contents include the following items. Quantities will vary, depending on the system you purchased.• TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters• TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapter storage casesCharging the CradlesThe TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles contain rechargable batteries. You must charge the batteries overnight before using them in class. When the cradles are fully charged, they will function all day under continuous use. You should recharge them each night.Cradle charging bayCradles AC9940 power adapter (for the charging bay)Wireless network adapterStorage case for the TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters
4 Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher SoftwareThe TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging Bay can hold from one to five cradles. After you place the cradles in the charging bay, they are charged simultaneously until all are fully charged. If the batteries are fully discharged, it may take up to 12 hours to fully charge the batteries.Note: You cannot damage the batteries by leaving them in the charging bay beyond the time needed to fully charge them. Also, it is not necessary to fully discharge the batteries before recharging them. Make sure you have enough (3-4) power outlets for the equipment you received. If necessary, obtain a power strip so that you have plenty of grounded outlets.1. Insert the small end of the AC9940 power adapter cord into the charging bay’s power jack.2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a power outlet.3. Insert each TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle into the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging Bay. Make sure the LED is amber.Note: You can charge a single wireless cradle using an AC9926 adapter (sold separately).Checking the LEDsTwo LEDs (small lights) at the top of each TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle blink or change colors to indicate various operations or status.The LED indicates network activity. The LED indicates battery-charging status.LEDs
Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 5When the cradles are still in the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradle Charging Bay:• A solid amber LED means the wireless cradle is currently recharging.• A solid red LED means the wireless cradle does not have good contact with the charging bay. Reposition the cradle so it has good contact and the LED turns amber.• A solid green LED means the wireless cradle is fully charged.Installing the Handheld SoftwareBefore you use the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software with handhelds, make sure you have the latest operating system installed on all of the handhelds for the software to work properly.You can use the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software to update the handheld operating system. Note: After you install the latest OS on one handheld, you can use that handheld to install the OS on other handhelds.1. Connect a TI-Nspire™ handheld to your computer.2. Show all connected handhelds.• In the Content Workspace, click Connected Handhelds in the Resources pane.• In the Documents Workspace, open the Content Explorer and click Connected Handhelds.3. Click the handheld you want to update.4. Click Help > Check for Handheld/Lab Cradle OS Update.The Check for Handheld/Lab Cradle OS Update dialog box opens.5. Click Install OS on my handheld.
6 Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher SoftwareYou can also save a copy of the OS file on your computer by clicking the Save a copy of the OS to check box. Click Browse to navigate to the location wherer you want to save the handheld OS if different from the default location. 6. Click Continue.7. Accept the license agreement and click Continue.TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software displays a message box warning you that any unsaved data will be lost. Click Yes to continue.The Installing OS dialog box opens, showing the status of the installation.8. When the operating system software has transferred to your TI-Nspire™ handheld, click OK. You may now disconnect the handheld from the computer, and the operating system software will install itself onto the handheld.Setting Up a TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Network the First TimeA Network Setup wizard helps you activate the access point and wireless adapters and cradles for wireless communication.If you have not used the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software before, a prompt opens asking if you want to set up your classroom. You can choose to set up your classroom or continue on to the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ computer home screen.
Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 7Before you Begin• Make sure you have installed and activated the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software on your computer.• If you are using TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles, make sure each cradle is charged ( LED is solid amber or solid green).Note: If you are using TI-Nspire™ Wireless Network Adapters, you do not need to charge them. The wireless network adapters are powered by the TI-Nspire™ CX or TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handheld.• Make sure all handhelds have the latest operating system installed.Connecting the Access Point to the ComputerThe TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Access Point is powered by your computer. When you connect the access point to your computer, it is powered on and ready to communicate with wireless network adapters and cradles.1. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the access point.2. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on your computer.3. Make sure the access point power light is on.The power light indicates that the access point is receiving power from the computer. The signal light indicates wireless link activity.Starting the WizardWhen installation of the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software is complete, open TI-Nspire™ Network Manager to set up your system. To open Network Manager, click Tools > Network Manager.A setup wizard helps you through the next steps.Note: You can run the setup wizard later by opening TI-Nspire™ Network Manager and clicking Actions > Network Setup Wizard.1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the access point, and the other end into the computer.USB connection Power lightSignal light
8 Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software2. Click Next to proceed with the wizard.The Select Channel dialog box opens.The operating channel is automatically set to a default setting. You can change it later if necessary. The available channels are 1 through 11.3. Click OK.Note: The software may display a message saying the access point firmware needs to be updated. Click Yes to update the access point firmware.TI-Nspire™ Network Manager sends signals to the access point to add it to the network.After the access point is found, the wizard displays a message.4. Click OK.
Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 9The next step is to add the TI-Nspire™ CX Wireless Network Adapters or TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles to your classroom network. The wireless adapters are used to communicate between the TI-Nspire™ CX handhelds and the access point. The cradles are used to communicate between any of the TI-Nspire™ handhelds and the access point. Both the wireless adapters and the cradles allow teachers to communicate with student handhelds to transfer files, update the OS, and other actions.Note: The TI-Nspire™ Network Manager wizard automatically guides you through the process for adding wireless adapters or cradles. You can automatically or manually add wireless adapters or cradles at any time by following the procedures below.Adding Wireless Adapters or Cradles AutomaticallyNote: Before you use the auto-discover feature, make sure the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles are charged. 1. Click Auto-Discover Wireless Client(s).2. Turn on each TI-Nspire™ handheld.3. Attach the wireless adapter or the wireless cradle to each handheld. (See the instructions below for connecting wireless adapters or cradles to a TI-Nspire™ handheld.)After a brief search for existing wireless adapters or cradles, the Adding Wireless Clients dialog box opens, listing all adapters and cradles that were found.4. Highlight each wireless adapter or wireless cradle you want to add, and then click Add.
10 Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher SoftwareTo add all of the wireless clients listed in the Available Wireless Clients column, click Add All.Note: If the adapter or cradle does not appear in the Available Wireless Clients column after six minutes, try these tips:• Check the ID numbers of the wireless adapters or cradles to see which ones are not connecting.• Detach and reattach the wireless adapter or wireless cradle to the handheld.• Verify that the cradle is locked. (The lock on the back of the cradle is in the ON position.)5. When all of the adapters and cradles are added, click Finish.Adding Wireless Adapters or Cradles ManuallyWhen you add a wireless adapter or cradle manually, it immediately appears in the TI-Nspire™ Network Manager window. 1. Click Manually Add Wireless Client(s).The Add Wireless Clients by ID Number dialog box opens.2. For each wireless adapter or cradle you are adding, find the ID number on the back of the adapter or cradle, and type it in the Wireless Client ID box. The ID is six digits. 3. Enter a nickname in the Wireless Client Nickname box (optional).Wireless network adapter ID Cradle ID
Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 11Nicknames can consist of letters, spaces, and numbers. A nickname must contain a minimum of 1 character and can contain a maximum of 64 characters.4. Click Add Next to add another adapter or cradle if you have more than one wireless client to add. 5. When you are finished adding all the adapters and cradles, click Finish.Removing Adapters or Cradles from an Existing NetworkEven though a classroom network has been set up correctly, sometimes you may need to remove TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Wireless Network Adapters or TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Cradles from the network.You might need to remove adapters or cradles because your access point has been associated with wireless clients that should belong to another classroom.1. In the TI-Nspire™ Network Manager window, select the wireless adapters and cradles that you want to remove from the network.2. Click Actions > Remove Selected or click .3. Click Remove at the prompt.The wireless client is no longer listed in the Network Manager window.Connecting the Handhelds to the Wireless AdaptersThe TI-Nspire™ CX wireless network adapters work with the TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handhelds. To connect the handheld to the wireless adapter, follow these steps.1. Position the wireless adapter on top of the handheld so the connector on the adapter lines up with the connector on top of the handheld.
12 Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software2. Slide the adapter into position, making sure the guides on the sides of the adapter slide into the grooves on the sides of the handheld.3. Firmly press the adapter into place.Connecting the Handhelds to CradlesThe cradles work with the TI-Nspire™, TI-Nspire™ CAS, TI-Nspire™ CX and TI-Nspire™ CX CAS handhelds. To connect the handheld to a cradle, follow these steps.1. Slide the lock on the back of the cradle to the OFF position.Guides for aligning with handheldConnectorGrooves to align wireless adapter
Setting Up the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ Teacher Software 132. To attach the handheld, face the screen upward and slide the handheld onto the top of the TI-Nspire™ Navigator™ wireless cradle. Be sure that both sides of the hand

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