In this article, you will learn how to configure the Wi-Fi network connection on your Mvix players.
Note: Although Mvix devices are Wi-Fi compatible, we do recommend using an direct ethernet connection as it is faster and more reliable.
After your device loads to the desktop, you will be able to set up a wireless network connection (if your network supports it). The Mvix device has a built-in Wi-Fi adapter, which allows you to wirelessly connect to a network. Here’s how to set up your Wi-Fi connection.
What You’ll Need:
- An Mvix digital signage player
- Network with wireless access (WiFi connection)
- USB mouse
- USB keyboard
- Display Screen/Monitor
Note: Mvix players support up to wireless N and we recommend a 2.4 GHz connection. This is for a more stable connection.
Connecting to your Network
- Connect your Mouse & Keyboard to the Mvix device.
- Press and Hold ALT + F4 (this will close the running content).
- Press and Hold CTRL + ALT + T (this will open a terminal window).
- Type dsv3-stop and press ENTER (this will stop the content app from relaunching).
- Hover over the top right corner of your screen. Then click the up and down icon to see your Wi-Fi network.
- Click on the name of your network and enter the password to connect your device.
- If you have not yet changed your password or simply do not know it, the manufacturer has a default password on the wireless router that you can enter. The password can usually be found on the bottom or on the back of the router.
- Once you have successfully selected your network and entered your password, open the terminal by pressing and holding CTRL + ALT + T. Then type: dsv3-start (and press ENTER).
After completing these steps, the application should load and within 10-25 minutes begin displaying content.
The time it takes for the firmware to launch on the Mvix hardware is highly dependent on the current state of the network; where the device is installed and connected.
Third Party Players That May Use Wi-Fi Connection
Our Mvix players are not the only players that can utilize a Wi-Fi connection. Here are the other players available by Mvix that can use this connection:
- Andriod Players (Acer, Asus, HP, Chromecast)
- BrightSign Media Players (XT Line, XED Line, HD Line)
- Mini PC (Intel NUC, Lenovo Thinkcentre, HP Mini PC)
- Raspberry Pi Players
- SimplyNUC Media Players
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