How to Connect an Interactive whiteboard to a Computer

These want a PC to work. Then get in a room containing whiteboard set up with no PC joined. Earlier whiteboards utilized serial ports to attach to PCs. As many PCs not having serial ports, latest whiteboards frequently utilize USB connections. USB cables are restricted in length, so companies like Smart will contain a Cat5-to-USB extender so signal is carried by Ethernet across distance of room. This example assumes you are attaching a laptop to a permanent interactive whiteboard installation through a PC station.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Power up laptop and projector. Ensure that interactive whiteboard is plugged in.

2. Step 2

Connect a VGA cable from laptop to VGA connection on faceplate at PC station.

3. Step 3

Connect an A/B USB cable from laptop to Cat5-to-USB extender. The extender will recognize a Type B plug, which is square connection. The other end, going in laptop, will want to be a Type A plug, which is flat connection.

4. Step 4

Fix the Ethernet patch cable between Cat5 USB extender and Ethernet jack in faceplate.

5. Step 5

Put laptop to video out mode. On many laptops, this involves pressing "Function" key, then press "F5." If you are unsure which "F" key to press, look for a small icon featuring a monitor. Usually, that will be VGA out key. Toggle video out by keep on pressing function key until you get an image on both laptop screen and on interactive whiteboard.