Step 4: First Power-On & WiFi

What You'll Do

Set up the keyboard, make the HDMI connection between ICATS and the projector, power on the system, and complete the one-time WiFi configuration. By the end of this step, ICATS will be running and connected to your network.

Before You Start

• Projector is mounted and powered on
• HDMI cable is accessible at both the projector and the ICATS unit
• WiFi network name and password are available
• Keyboard and USB Dongle are on hand

Set Up the Keyboard

1. Locate the USB Dongle

   For the ICATS Pro keyboard (typically Logitech K400+), the Dongle is stored in a slot at the front center edge of the keyboard. For the compact EZ keyboard, remove the rear battery cover to find it.

2. Plug the Dongle into ICATS

   Insert the USB Dongle into any of the four USB ports on the back of the ICATS unit. Any port works.

3. Prepare the keyboard

   If a yellow battery-saver tab is present on the back of the keyboard, pull it out and discard it. Then slide the power switch to the "on" position.

Connect ICATS to the Projector

1. Power on the projector first

   Make sure the projector is fully powered on and displaying an image before connecting ICATS. ICATS reads the projector's resolution on startup -- if the projector is not ready, ICATS may not detect the correct display settings.

2. Connect the HDMI cable

   Plug one end of the supplied HDMI cable into the ICATS unit and the other end into the projector's HDMI input.

3. Apply power to ICATS

   Connect the power supply to the ICATS unit and power it on. The system will boot and the pool program will start automatically. On first boot, it starts in calibration mode -- this is expected.

Configure WiFi

WiFi setup is a one-time step. The pool program does not require the network to run, but content downloads and system updates depend on it.

Primary Method -- WiFi Config App

1. Exit the pool program temporarily

   Press "Q" (capital Q) on the keyboard to exit the pool program and return to the desktop.

2. Open the WiFi Config app

   Double-left-click the green "WiFi Config" icon, which appears near the center of the projected image on the desktop.

3. Connect to your network

   Select your WiFi network from the list, enter your password, and click "Submit." When the connection confirms, click "Quit" to close the WiFi app.

4. Restart the pool program

   Double-left-click the "ICA Pool" icon near the center of the display. The pool program will relaunch and a QR code will appear on the table, indicating the system is ready for calibration.

Alternate Method -- WiFi Icon on the Desktop

If the WiFi Config app does not appear or is not accessible, you can connect using the system WiFi icon instead.

1. Locate the WiFi icon

   The system WiFi icon appears at the bottom right of the projected image. It looks like a "double red X" when not connected. On End-Mount installations it is usually on the near rail toward the right. On Side-Mount it is typically on the floor to the right -- ask your helper to hold a piece of cardboard as a temporary screen to see it more easily.

2. Connect to your network

   Left-click the WiFi icon, select your network from the list, enter the password, and click "OK."

3. Restart the pool program

   Double-left-click the "ICA Pool" icon to relaunch the pool program.

Troubleshooting

What's Next?

With ICATS running and connected to WiFi, Step 5 covers calibration -- the process that aligns the projected image precisely to your table surface. A QR code should be visible on the table right now, which is your entry point into the calibration interface.