How to access the Local Management Interface (LMI) for configuration

This article applies to the ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series, 960 and 750 products.

Using Local Management on ScreenBeam

The Local Management Interface (LMI) can configure and update a single ScreenBeam.  The different procedures for accessing the LMI are described below.

Method 1 works with any source device (Windows, Apple, Google) and is applicable to the ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series.
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Method 2 works with any source device (Windows, Apple, Google) and is applicable to the ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series and 960.
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Method 1: ScreenBeam Local Wi-Fi

ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series

1. The Ready to Connect screen should be visible on the display connected to the ScreenBeam. Locate the ScreenBeam's Wi-Fi name (default is AP-xxxxxx) and password (default is screenbeam) in the lower-left corner of the display.

2. Use your device (Windows PC, Mac, etc) to connect to the ScreenBeam's Wi-Fi using the credentials found on the Ready to Connect screen.

3. Locate the ScreenBeam's management IP address, shown on the bottom of the Ready to Connect screen.

• If the receiver is not connected to an existing wireless network or LAN, its IP address is 192.168.26.1.

• If the receiver is connected to a network, the IP address can be identified on the Ready to Connect screen.

4. Enter this address into the web browser of a PC or Apple device. The browser may give an error stating "The connection or site is not secure or private". Manually accept the connection as follows:

5. When the ScreenBeam management page appears, enter the username Administrator and password screenbeam (both case-sensitive).

Note: If screenbeam does not work as a password, try Actiontec

Method 2: Network Connection via DHCP

ScreenBeam 1xxx-Series and 960

1. Using a shielded RJ-45-terminated Cat5e or better Ethernet cable, connect the ScreenBeam Ethernet port to a DHCP-enabled network.

2. The Ready to Connect screen on the display will show the assigned IP address of the ScreenBeam. Enter this address into the web browser of a PC or Apple device on the same network as the ScreenBeam.

3. Enter this address into the web browser of a PC or Apple device.  The browser may give an error stating The connection or site is not secure or private. Manually accept the connection as follows:

• For Edge/Chrome:

  • Click Advanced

  • Then click Proceed.

• For Internet Explorer:

  • Click Details

  • Then Go on to the webpage (not recommended).

• For Firefox:

  • Click Advanced

  • Then click Add Exception

  • Then click Confirm Security Exception.