About Webex Share

About Your Webex Share

Webex Share provides quality, cable-free content sharing for local meetings on any HDMI display. It transforms any display into a Webex wireless presentation screen. When combined with Webex, Webex Share allows users can collaborate locally in a physical room, eliminating the need to huddle around a laptop.

Webex Share requires a subscription to Control Hub.

Figure 1. Your Webex Share
Webex Share

Buttons and Hardware

Webex Share has a minimalist design that allows it to fit behind your TV or display. But it does have a few buttons and ports that you use as you set up the device. The following diagram shows the location of each item.

Figure 2. Your Webex Share
Webex Share buttons, cables, and hardware

The following table describes the Webex Share buttons, cables, and hardware.

Table 1. Webex Share Buttons and Ports

Item

Button or Port

Function

1.

HDMI cable

Connects to your TV screen or HDMI-type display.

2.

Microphones

Used for voice activity detection.

3.

Ultrasonic emitter

Use for proximity pairing. The device pairs within 3 to 5 seconds.

4.

Reset button

Shows the device status and resets the device to the factory default settings.

Press once to see the device status.

Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the device.

5

USB-C port

Provides power or power plus connectivity.

Webex Share specifications and requirements

Webex Share is a HDMI dongle with proximity pairing. It allows you to wirelessly share content from Webex to any HDMI-type display.

For additional information, see the Webex Share Data Sheet (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/collaboration-endpoints/webex-share/datasheet-c78-741592.html)

Dimensions

Your Webex Share has the following dimensions. Keep these dimensions in mind as you install your device:

  • Unit—7.2 inches x 2.7 inches x 0.5 inches (183 mm x 69 mm x 13 mm)

  • Cable—4.70 inches x 0.74 inches x 0.31 (119.46 mm x 18.8 mm x 8 mm)

Figure 3. Unit and Mounting Requirements

The acoustic horn, circled in the diagram, enables ultrasound proximity pairing. Never block the acoustic horn. For best performance, point it away from the floor and from other sound-absorbant surfaces, such as carpets or fabrics.

Operating Temperature

It is normal for your Webex Share to be warm when you touch it. The external operating temperature is 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C).

Power Usage

Webex Share power requirements are:

  • USB type -C power

  • 5VDC

  • Power consumption is 3.2 W maximum.

Resolution and framerate

Webex Share has a maximum capability of 1080p resolution at 30 fps and 4.0 Mbps bandwidth.

Display requirements

If the TV is recessed into a wall, we recommend these clearances between the TV and the surfaces around it:

  • 3 in. (7.62 cm) all the way around the TV

  • 3 in. (7.62 cm) behind the TV

    These clearances help to optimize proximity pairing with Webex.

HDMI display—1080p, 60Hz

Adapters

Webex Share uses the 5V profile from each of these adapters.

Figure 4. 18W AC/DC USB Type-C adapter

  • Dimensions—2.04 inches x 1.57 inches x 0.91 inches (52 mm x 40 mm x 23.3 mm)

  • Plug Type A

Figure 5. Power over Ethernet (PoE) adapter

  • Dimensions—3.08 inches x 2.15 inches x 0.89 inches (78.3 mm x 54.59 mm x 22.5 mm)

  • Specifications—PoE of 802.3 AF class 3 or above

Figure 6. 18W Ethernet adapter

  • Dimensions—2.04 inches x 2.59 inches x 0.94 inches (52 mm x 66 mm x 24 mm)

  • Plug Type A

Cables

  • USB Type-C cable length—6ft (182.88 cm)

Network connection

You can test your network connection with the Webex Network Test tool located at https://mediatest.webex.com. The tool works best with Firefox version 28 or later, and Chrome version 39 or later.

Supported languages

Your device supports the following languages:

  • Chinese (China)

  • Chinese (Taiwan)

  • Dutch

  • English (US)

  • English (UK)

  • French (France)

  • French (Canada)

  • German

  • Italian

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Portuguese (Brazil)

  • Portuguese (Portugal)

  • Russian

  • Spanish (Spain)

  • Spanish (LATAM)

  • Swedish

Supported browsers for Webex Share

Recommended browsers are the latest supported versions of:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Apple Safari

Some browsers require you to grant permission to share your computer screen before Webex Share can function correctly. Select the site icon in your address bar and give permission to share your screen.

Related Documentation

Use the following sections to obtain related information.

Cisco Webex Help Center

For support articles for Webex products, go to the following URL:

https://help.webex.com/

Cisco Product Security Overview

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to U.S. and local country laws that govern import, export, transfer, and use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import, export, distribute, or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors, and users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product, you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

Further information regarding U.S. export regulations can be found at https://www.bis.doc.gov/policiesandregulations/ear/index.htm.

Product safety and security for Webex Share

NOTICE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

  1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage.

  2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Manual Requirements according 15.21

The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Cisco Systems, Inc. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Audience

Network engineers, system administrators, and telecom engineers should review this guide to learn the steps that are required to set up Webex Share.

Guide Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

Convention

Description

boldface font

Commands and keywords are in boldface.

italic font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.

[]

Elements in square brackets are optional.

{x | y | z}

Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

[x | y | z]

Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by vertical bars.

string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

screen font

Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.

input font

Information you must enter is in input font.

italic screen font

Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.

^

The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control - for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while you press the D key.

<>

Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.


Note

Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the publication.


Caution

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Warnings use the following convention:


Attention

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS