About this Help System
This software help system provides information on how to configure and use:
- The MAX Connect onboard administration console
- The meeting room display
- The MAX Connect end-user apps
Links to software download sites and release notes can also be found in this About section
Administration Console
The Administration Console section of this help system describes the MAX Connect's Administration Console, an onboard webpage system embedded on the device (click here).
The Console allows administrative-level users to:
- Set the MAX Connect device settings, including pairing a new handheld remote control or re-pairing an old one
- Configure visual elements displayed on the conference room's display screen as well as the settings for meeting sessions
- Discover and manage peripheral devices connected to the MAX Connect
- Configure LAN network, wireless, and Bluetooth connection options for the MAX Connect system
- View and download information about the end-user licensing agreement as well as web and firmware components
Room Display and Controls
The section describes the information and settings available on the MAX Connect's meeting room display (click here).
Information and settings include:
- Login information displayed on the Welcome Screen for joining a meeting session
- Settings for
- Turning a microphone or camera attached to the system on and off
- Set static camera preset views or enable dynamic video tracking of meeting participants
- Generating a new session
- An overview of the handheld remote control that comes with the MAX Connect
- Detailed information on using a MAX Touch 8 control panel to control the meeting session
This section also covers how to interact with the display using:
User Apps
The User Apps section covers the desktop and mobile apps that end-users install on their devices to connect with the meeting room sessions. The apps facilitate:
- Starting and joining meeting sessions
- Content sharing and annotation
- Using the whiteboard
Available end-user apps:
MAX Connect System Overview
Max Connect is a content-sharing and collaboration system for creating a Bring Your Own Meeting room (BYOM) in huddle spaces and conference rooms. The BYOM room allows participants to share and interact with content using their devices, as well as control the physical room's audio-visual (AV) equipment. Participants can also join UC meetings using their UC software of choice, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.