Web Interface

The webinterface is actually quite simple. Airlive has done a great job with the overall interface design. To gain access to the device, you need to direct your notebook to the Airlive network, which the AirVideo-2000 automatically creates. The network is unsecured and there are no passwords set within the device at first. So you better hope, that noone signs into the device before you do. It would have been good if Airlive could have created a default password to use instead of blank ones.


There are three user areas within the web interface. The first is called "Download", the second is named "Conference Control", while the last gives you access to the "Admin" area. All three have a similar login interface.

Download Section

Setup Process

The download section has one purpose. The software to access the device through Windows is stored here. Installing it is quite easy and only takes a very short amount of time. The file itself is not very large at all. There is no reboot required after installation


Once installed, an icon appears on the desktop. The application is incredibly simple to use with virtually no learning curve at all. Once started, it searches for available devices within the network. Once one is found, it asks you to enter your name and the four digit pin. This pin is found on the standby screen of the projector and always changes. Such a system prohibits anyone from gaining access to the output device without sitting in front of it.


The software itself has two functions. One is intended to control a media stream, while the other is used to project the Windows desktop onto the output device. Through this software you may also create an offline package to place on an USB stick.

Portable Software Installation


This installation places all the needed files on a flash medium, so that you may access the device with any notebook without having to log into the web interface to download the application. Using such a setup seperates the Airlive device from the user and further increases the administrative security. In such a case, the end user does not need to know any password to the AirVideo-2000, not even the one used to gain access to the download section.

Control Center Section

The Control Center only has a single function. It gives the logged in person the ability to coordinate the logged in users and giving each of them the possibilty to project their work space onto the output device. Each logged in user is listed under their name within the device and the Control Center acts as a point of convergence.

Admin Section

The web interface looks a lot like that of a router. The first page in the administrative section lists the status of the device. If you wish to change these settings, simply do so on the networks page. As you can see, the AirVideo-2000 can act as an access point to the Internet. The next area gives you control of the output signal. The AirVideo-2000 manages up to 1280x1024 resolution, which should be sufficient for most projectors out there. We will be using a 24 inch Dell monitor for our tests to illustrate the device in action.


You may also set different passwords to gain access to the different areas. At first all of these are blank, so it is advicable to set these right away. You may also reset the device within the software, to return to the factory set state. This can also be done with the physical reset button of the device - much like a router.

Firmware Upgrade

Upgrading the firmware works just as you would expect. The only difference being the time it takes to perform the upgrade. While routers usually take 1 minute at most, the AirVideo-2000 requires 5 to 7 minutes to complete the task. After a sccessful flash, you may safely reset the device.

CD Contents

Taking a quick look at the contents of the CD, it becomes apparent that it holds nothing required for operation. Its only contents are various documents and the Adobe Acrobat Reader installer.