Mersive Solstice Pod User Manual

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Solstice Pod Quickstart Guide
The Solstice Pod connects to a meeting-room display and leverages existing WiFi/Ethernet networks to facilitate wireless
content sharing and collaboration. This document provides technology managers with instructions for evaluating,
deploying, and managing one or more Pods.
Looking for Something Else?
• Using Solstice: If you are already in a Solstice-enabled room and looking for information on how to use Solstice to
share content and collaborate, please go to our Quickstart Guide.
• Security Guidelines: For information on deploying Solstice in a security-conscious environment, please refer to the
Solstice Pod Baseline Security Standard (BSS) document.
• Specs and Reference Info: For hardware specifications and a detailed list of configuration options and other
reference info, check out the Solstice Pod Specs and Reference Material.
• Deployment Overview: See all the components of a Solstice deployment and find documentation in our
Deployment Overview.
Table of Contents
Scenario 1: Trying Out the Pod for the First Time
Scenario 2: Your Initial Rollout
Scenario 3: Large-Scale Deployment
Scenario 4: Long-Term Deployment Management
Pod Quickstart Guide
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Mersive Solstice Pod Specifications

General

Model	Solstice Pod
Category	Projector Accessories
Wireless Collaboration	Yes
Video Output	HDMI
Wireless Standards	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Encryption	AES
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Network Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Supported Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Maximum Display Resolution	4K Ultra HD
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C

Summary

Scenario 1: Trying Out the Pod for the First Time

Step 1: Unpack Your Pod

Instructions for unpacking and connecting the Solstice Pod, including power and display setup, and noting default settings.

Step 2: Install the Free User App

Guide to installing the Solstice user app on client devices to connect to the Pod, with instructions provided on the display.

How to Connect to the Solstice Display

Steps to connect a user device to the Solstice display via the welcome screen IP address and run the downloaded app.

Step 3: Connect to the Pod

Instructions on connecting a device to the Solstice Pod using the app, covering discovery methods and entering a PIN.

Step 4: Share from Your Solstice App

Details on using the Solstice app to share content like desktops, applications, and media files from user devices.

Step 5: Control Your Posts

Explains how to manage shared content on the display using the intuitive What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG) control interface.

Scenario 2: Your Initial Rollout

Rollout Considerations

Key considerations for any Solstice deployment, including network attachment, user connectivity, configuration, and management.

Before You Begin

Important information and configuration methods to be aware of before starting the Pod deployment process, including Dashboard.

Step 1: Name the Pod

Recommended procedure for changing the default Pod name to a descriptive location name for easier identification.

Step 2: Attach the Pod to Your Existing Network(s)

Details on connecting the Solstice Pod to existing WiFi or Ethernet networks, including dual-network options.

Step 3: Make Pods Available for Connection with Solstice Discovery

Methods to enable Solstice discovery for easy click-to-connect functionality, including broadcast and SDS.

Step 4: Understand and Validate Baseline Network Performance

Guidelines for network performance requirements and validation for Solstice streaming, including bandwidth and latency.

Scenario 3: Large-Scale Deployment

Scenario 4: Long-Term Deployment Management