Intel Unite Solution - Small Business User Guide

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Introduction
Welcome to the Intel Unite® solution, we are excited for you to experience the benefits of a
smart and connected meeting space. Intel Unite software was designed to connect everyone
in a meeting or session quickly and easily. The Intel Unite solution is a simple and instant
collaboration solution today and a foundation for added capabilities and innovation in the
future. This document will explain the process to install the Intel Unite software for Small
Business, learn more about features and assist with troubleshooting.
What has changed?
The Small Business version of the Intel Unite Solution has gone through significant changes,
below is a summary of the changes:
1. Name change: Formerly known as Standalone mode, the new software version (v3.1)
has been named Intel Unite® for Small Business.
2. Plugin support: This version of the software does not support plugins. If your
organization needs features obtained through plugins, please consider using the
software for Enterprise/ Education version.
3. Shared Key: previously, a shared key was needed to install the software, in the Small
Business version this step has been removed, there is no need to use a shared key.
4. PIN format: In earlier software versions, connecting to the Intel Unite® application
required a 6 digit numeric PIN; in this newer software version, connecting requires to
enter an 8 digit alphanumeric PIN displayed on the room display where the session is
taking place.
5. The Hub is only supported on Windows* 10 OS.
6. Earlier software versions relied on UDP broadcast to resolve the PIN, limiting the Client
and Hub to a single subnet, this limitation has been removed by setting a hexadecimal
8 digit PIN.
Terminology
Throughout this user guide, the following terms will be used:
Appliance – This term refers to the auto-configuration of the Hub that occurs during
installation. Once a Hub is configured as an appliance, the Intel Unite application will
automatically start when the Hub PC is turned on and the Intel Unite application will operate
in full screen mode.
Client – This term refers to a laptop (Windows* or Mac*) that will be used to connect to the
Hub.
Hub – This term refers to a mini form factor PC with Intel® vPro™ technology that is connected
to a display in a conference room running the Intel Unite application. It is only supported on
Windows* 10 OS.