Plug-and-play setup allows a range of devices to present and share, even from a distance.
Tackling Large Collaboration Projects with the Barco CSE-200
Each Barco CSE-200 wireless presentation system comes with two USB dongles called ClickShare Conferencing Buttons for easy connection with notebooks or tablets. Using both at the same time to share two screens is easily done. And the fact that they can be up to 30 feet away from the base unit means it’s easy to put at least 6 feet or more between participants.
The CSE-200 base unit also supports connectivity with the free ClickShare app as a way to connect devices without USB ports to the main conference room equipment. Using that function, you can wirelessly connect users with smartphones and tablets to the application as well, with everyone spread out around the room and away from one another.
This was surprisingly easy to accomplish. We first connected both of the USB buttons to laptops and began sharing two screens. Then, we added the ClickShare app to a variety of Android and iOS phones and devices.
Once we clicked to begin sharing on the mobile devices, we were automatically added to the conference room screen. So long as you have a big-enough screen, even people socially distancing in the back of the room will be able to fully participate in the meeting.
One thing to note: You may need to check your security levels to streamline multiuser conferences. They will work at any level, but users with smartphones will need to know if they must first supply extra credentials in order to join highly secure meetings.
In total, there is enough bandwidth available to the CSE-200 to connect up to 16 users at the same time, all sharing their screens and all participating in the massive collaboration. We tested the unit with eight smartphones simultaneously alongside the two USB dongles, and there wasn’t any lag or stuttering.
If you need up to 16 people to work together and share their screens while keeping physically apart, this is a great way to make that happen without a lot of technical support required.
SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTIVITY: 802.11 a/g/n
OS: Windows 7+, macOS 10.14/10.15
MOBILE OS: Android 9+, iOS 11+
OUTPUT: 1920x1080 at 60Hz
DIMENSIONS: 8.1x4.5x1.8 inches
WEIGHT: 1.3 pounds