Standard Classroom Technology Overview

This is a general classroom technology guide for rooms located in Crain, Craft, Foster, and Averyt-Wood. It provides step-by-step instructions for connecting to projectors and displays using either an HDMI cable or the wireless AirServer system. Use this guide to ensure smooth presentations from both personal and NGU-issued devices.

All classrooms at NGU are equipped with both HDMI and AirServer wireless connection options.

Connect with HDMI (Wired)

1. Power on the projector or display using the provided remote.
2. Set the input source on the projector/display to HDMI 1.
3. Plug in your computer using an HDMI cable.
4. Adjust display settings:
   • Windows: Go to Settings > System > Display
   • Mac: Go to System Settings > Displays
   • Choose Mirror or Extend as needed.

Connect with AirServer (Wireless)

• All classrooms are equipped with AirServer – a cross-platform, wireless presentation tool.

1. Power on the projector or display using the provided remote.
2. Follow the instructions below based on your device:

Windows

• Press Windows Key + K
• Select the room (e.g., AV 101) from the Cast pop-up

NGU-Issued Mac

• Click the Control Center icon in the top-right menu bar
• Select Screen Mirroring
• Choose the room (e.g., AV 101)

Personal Mac

• Connect to the Guest WiFi listed on the AirServer screen (WiFi name & password are shown under Guest Network).
• Open Control Center
• Click Screen Mirroring and select the room (e.g., AV 101)