MAWi platform consists of a single ‘MAWi Server’ installation, that can control multiple ‘MAWi Agent’ instances.
Quick Installation Guide – MAWi Spacewall
The MAWi Server installs the web application on a local IIS Server.
MAWi Agent is installed on a PC or a VM that is connected to single or multiple screens that you want to control and play content on them.
You can have multiple MAWi Agents in different networks or sites, connected to the MAWi Server, allowing you to centrally manage and control all screens from a single web-based dashboard.
Please note
MAWi Server and MAWi Agent can be installed on the same PC in case you have just one site.
To download the MAWi installer click here
In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process of MAWi platform.
The process consists of 2 steps:
1. Installing MAWi Agent and/or MAWi Server
2. Installing the MAWi Spacewall additional steps.
MAWi Agent can be either installed on a PC or a virtual machine, connected to a single display or multiple displays.
Watch this video for a full installation process of MAWi Server or read this section on our complete installation guide.
Please note:
In case you have just a single site you would like to choose to install both MAWi Server and MAWi Agent on the same PC or virtual machine.
In the installation process, when selecting the MAWi Agent component you will need to select ‘Install additional drivers for MAWi Spacewall’ which are necessary for the basic operation of the Android-based MAWi Players.
Please remember to tick this box!
In case you didn’t tick the box during the installation process, the Spacedesk drivers are also available here.
You can name the location in the installation process or do it later in the settings of the MAWi Agent.
If installing the MAWi Agent component without the MAWi Server option, enter here the IP address or hostname of your MAWi Server and leave the port number on 60668.
System Requirements
Windows® 10/11 32 or 64bit, Server 2016/19/22
MAWi Agent can run on a PC or a virtual machine (VM) that is connected to one or more monitors
The monitors can be connected directly or via a multi-display video card, LAN-based zero clients, Android-based devices, Thin Clients, or USB to HDMI adapters.
Intel Dual Core or AMD with similar capabilities. Core i5 or Core i7, the latest generation is usually recommended.
For Video Walls we would recommend using a standard Core i7, latest generation.
In addition, for better performance, we would recommend adding a single graphic display adaptor from NVIDIA or AMD,
which will off-load the CPU’s graphic processor. Read more here
Gigabit Ethernet network is recommended for the connection between the zero clients and host PC. The host PC can connect to the server via wifi.
MAWi Agent Connects over the default port no. 60668 to MAWi Server. This port number can be changed.
During the installation process, the installer will download the following components from the Internet:
– VLC Media Playe v3
– PowerPoint Viewer
MAWi Server runs an IIS Web app and a database that is running with MS SQL Server.
Watch this video for a full installation process of MAWi Server or read this section on our complete installation guide.
Please note:
In case you have just a single site you would like to choose to install both MAWi Server and MAWi Agent on the same PC or virtual machine.
When selecting to install MAWi Server, it will check if the MS SQL Server is installed on the machine.
If it’s not, it will automatically download and install SQL Server 2014 Express instance on your machine.
You can also select to install on a remote DB Server.
System Requirements
Windows® 10/11 64bit PRO or Enterprise, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022
The MAWi Server can be installed on a PC or a VM and can also reside on the same machine with MAWi Agent.
Intel Dual Core or AMD with similar capabilities. Core i5 of the latest generation is recommended.
If used on a virtual machine, assign at least 2 vCores.
At least 4GB.
Gigabit Ethernet network is recommended.
Communication with the server-side is done over port 60668
Communication with the client-side is done over port 60669
Those ports can be changed.
Static IP is recommended.
1. During the installation process, the installer will download the following components from the Internet:
– .NET Framework 3.5
– SQL Server 2014 Express
– Node JS v14
– Web Platform plugin
– Rewrite URL for IIS
Offline installation
In case you wish to install the above components manually please read this guide.
2. In case you’ve installed MAWi Server on Windows 10/11 OS, IIS Express is also installed and running in the background at all times.
You need to make sure that this icon is running in your taskbar:
MAWi Spacewall utilizes a software kit that turns any Android device into powerful AV over IP gear for digital signage and video wall setups in a simple, cost-effective way.
On this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing and configuring your host PC to run with our MAWi Player android box.
Please follow the three steps below:
Step 1: System Requirements
1. Go through our System Specification page and make sure your PC is qualified for your needs.
2. Make sure your PC is updated with all the recent drivers and security updates. Especially with the most up to date drivers for the display adaptor installed on your machine.
If you are using Intel HD graphics go to Intel Download Center.
If you are using NVIDIA video adaptor go to Nvidia Download section.
If you are using AMD video adaptor go to AMD Download section.
3. Make sure the Power Policy settings in your Operating System are disabled so your screens won’t go into blank. In the Control Panel go to – Power Options:
Choose when to turn off the display > Set it to Never
Change when the computer sleeps > Set it to Never
Also, please disable the screen saver if enabled:
Control Panel > Personalized > Click on the Screen Saver icon on the bottom right corner > set it to None
4. In order for Monitors Anywhere to operate properly, the user must be logged in all the time otherwise the Extended Desktop Mode is not operational. You must disable all security options that causes the PC to lock automatically as well.
For security measures, you can lock your PC by running an application that will lock the PC, keeping the multi-monitor setup running:
- TSL-PRO – Transparent Screen Lock – Professional-grade application from e-motional – Offered for 7 days evaluation.
- VBLOCK – Simple tool to lock your screen from VBTools – Freeware.
For the same reason, you can’t use any remote control apps that control the Remote Session, such as Remote Desktop (RDP).
Only remote control apps that control the Console session can be used, such as:
VNC, Radmin, Dameware, Netsupport manager, TeamViewer, etc…
In order to prevent the mouse pointer from moving to the other desktops, you can lock it in the Primary screen by using this tiny application.
After extracting the file, simply double-click on the EXE file and you will notice there is a new icon on your taskbar that indicates it’s active.
5. Make sure the Taskbar is not showing on the extended screens:
- Right-click on the Taskbar on the primary screen and select Properties
- Uncheck the box “Show taskbar on all displays”
6. In order for the system to work properly, it requires you to plug a monitor directly to the Host PC (Desktop) via its onboard or external display card.
In case you are installing on a Virtual Machine or a Laptop, you can skip this step.
An alternative option is to connect an HDMI\DVI\VGA emulator like this one to eliminate the need to connect a physical screen.
Step 2: MAWi Spacewall Installation and Configuration
The following steps are for the MAWi Player device but any Android device with the specs below would work as well:
CPU – Amlogic S905X3 Quad Core ARM Cortex A53 @2GHz or similar
GPU – G31-Mali or similar
RAM – 4 GB LPDDR4 or higher
Flash disk – eMMC 32GB or higher
Network – 1GB Ethernet wired LAN and Wifi
Setting up the MAWi Player
1. Connecting the device
Connect the MAWi Player device to the screen with the HDMI cable provided.
Connect the device to the network either with a wired ethernet cable or over wifi.
Plug the power adapter to the mains and to the device and make sure the device boots up.
Recommended option:
Connect a mouse to the USB port of the MAWi Player. It will help you with the initial setup steps.
2. Network connection
Once the MAWi Player is connected to the network and a DHCP server is available, it will be automatically assigned an IP address.
To assign it with a static IP address go to the Settings of the Android Device > Network & Internet > Ethernet > IP Settings > Static.
Recommended option:
Write down the IP address of the MAWi Player to identify it from the MAWi management console.
3. Select Spacedesk
When the initial setup is done, this menu will appear on the screen. Select Spacedesk.
It will set the Spacedesk app to be launched automatically when the device is rebooted.
4. Option A: Assign the device to the Agent
The spacedesk app appears on the screen. Please check the checkbox and press OK.
Allocate your Agent’s IP or hostname and select it with your mouse.
5. Option B: Assign the MAWi Player device to the Agent from the MAWi’s management console
In case you know the device’s IP address, you can assign it using the MAWi management console.
– Open the MAWi management console in your browser.
– Click on the Dashboard menu > Go to ‘Admin Panel‘ > Click on the ‘Display Config tool’
– Select your Location from the list and accept the UCA elevation request.
– In the list of ‘Available devices’, press on the + icon and add its IP address.
Once it’s assigned, you will see that the device is set as an extended monitor, showing your desktop’s background image.
6. Configure all screens:
a. Right click on the desktop and select Display settings
b. Make sure scaling is set to 100% in the “Change the size of text…” section.
c. Set the resolution.
d. Make sure Multiple displays is set to “Extend desktop to this display”
e. Repeat the same procedure for all screens connected to your PC.
Step 3: Setup your system
Activate your license
To license the MAWi system, please follow the steps below:
1. Open MAWi Management Console
– Open your browser and log in with your credentials to the MAWi Management Console.
– Click on ‘ Dashboard’ – Select the Admin Panel > Licenses
– Enter your Activation Key or generate an offline license request.
For more details, please refer to this guide.
Setup the MAWi Players from the Display Config Tool
From the MAWi management console you can assign, control, and manage the MAWi Players very easily.
Assigning MAWi Players to your Agent’s PC:
– Open the MAWi management console on your browser.
– Click on the Dashboard menu > Go to ‘Admin Panel‘ > Click on the ‘Display Config tool’
– Select your Location from the list and accept the UCA elevation request.
– In the list of ‘Available devices’ you can see the IP address of all your active devices.
In case it’s not listed, press on the + icon and add its IP address.
– Select the devices in the list and then click on the settings icon.
– From the menu, click on the “Assign to the current location” option.
From this menu you can also perform the following tasks:
– Restart the MAWi Player
– Restart the spacedesk app
– Update the spacedesk app
– Assign the device to a different Agent’s PC
Start configuring your screens
From the MAWi management console you can configure your screens to work in Extended mode (for showing different content on different screens), Mirror mode (for duplicating content on multiple screens), and Video Wall mode (for spanning content on multiple screens or splitting the video wall into multiple zones, in a grid or creative layouts).
Here is how to set up the screens in a video wall layout:
– Open the MAWi management console on your browser.
– Click on the Dashboard menu > Go to ‘Admin Panel‘ > Click on the ‘Display Config tool’
– Select your Location from the list and accept the UCA elevation request.
– Click on ‘Identify screens’ to map and align your video wall screens.
– Drag-and-drop the screens to the Video Wall Mode area to set up your video wall.
– Set the Resolution per screen property to define the overall resolution of your video wall.
– Set the Bezel correction properties (measured in pixels).
– To set up a creative video wall, select the Settings menu and click on Creative Mode.
That will allow you to set the screens in any angle and aspect ratio.
When done, click on the Apply button to apply your settings.
Identify and Rename the screens
First, click on the Identify screens button.
To rename the screen according to its current location or usage,
right-click on its thumbnail.
Please note
– IDs will appear on the primary screen of your Agent’s PC as well as on the extended desktops.
– You can select on which screen the IDs will appear by using the checkbox on each thumbnail.
Play a PowerPoint presentation on multiple screens
1. Create a new playlist and give it a name
2. Add a new item to the playlist
3. Browse your computer for the PPT file
4. Press on the Finish button
5. Select the screens, drag and drop the playlist on their thumbnails
6. Press Play
Click here for the guide on how to set up your slideshow for our system.
Please note that MAWi Client installs the PowerPoint Viewer by default.
* In the same way, you can have each screen showing a different presentation.
Play Google Slides presentations on multiple screens
1. Create a Google Slide presentation
2. Publish it (File > Publish to the web)
– select the time between slides.
– Tick the ‘Start slideshow as soon as the player loads’ option.
– Tick the ‘Restart the slideshow after the last slide’ option.
3. Copy the published presentation’s link.
4. Create a new playlist and give it a name
5. Add a new item to the playlist
6. Select the URL tab > Paste the link > Set to open in full screen and Save.
7. Press on the Finish button
8. Select the screens, drag and drop the playlist on their thumbnails
9. Press Play
Click here for the guide on how to set up your slideshow for our system.
* In the same way, you can have each screen showing a different presentation.
Open websites on multiple screens
1. Create a new playlist and give it a name
2. Add a new item to the playlist and select the URL tab
3. Type your URL, tick the “Open in full screen” box and Save
4. Press on the Finish button
5. Select the screens, drag and drop the playlist on their thumbnails
6. Press Play
* In the same way, you can have each screen showing a different URL.
Play videos on multiple screens
1. Create a new playlist and give it a name
2. Browse your computer for the video file
3. Select VLC Media Player to play the video
4. Press on the Finish button
5. Select the screens, drag and drop the playlist on their thumbnails
6. Press Play
Please note that MAWi Client installs the VLC Media Player by default.
* In the same way, you can have each screen playing a different video.
Set up a video wall for a Command center, a Control room, NOCs, or SOCs
Start by setting up the video wall layout with the Displays Configuration tool and follow the instructions in this guide to start adding sources and configure your video wall’s layouts.