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Hardware Overview
Wired configuration:
If you are only going to use the Mac/PC app simply connect a CAT5 cable from the
Teacher Unit network jack to your computer’s Ethernet jack. NOTE: It can take 1-3 minutes for the
computer application to recognize the GEC5 in this configuration if you do not have an active internet
connection connected to the other Teacher Unit network jack.
TIP:
Remember to check your devices wi-fi network and confirm that it is seeing the wireless router connected to your
Teacher Unit. The wi-fi network can change when you restart your device, walk out of range of the wireless router, or a
variety of other reasons. Check the selected wi-fi network FIRST when you are troubleshooting a GEC5 issue. If you lose
connectivity, your GEC5 application will display a screen indicating that it is searching for your GEC5.
TIP:
I strongly suggest using the wireless configuration. This gives the teacher flexibility to use the Mac/PC app or tablet
app since they both access the same wireless router.
TIP:
Although I prefer to have both GEC5 access AND internet access on my device while working the GEC5, it is
perfectly fine to use and operate the GEC5 as a stand-alone unit with no internet connectivity.
TIP:
When mounting each Student Interface to the student workstation, be sure to set them back about 1-2” to allow for
the cable heads. If the Student Interface is set even with the desk, the cable heads will stick out and be subject to much
more wear-and-tear and this will inevitably shorten the life of the Student Interface Unit jacks and headphone cables.
TIP:
You can also mount the Student Interface to stations using Velcro. I’ve seen some teachers apply Velcro to the
bottom of the Student Interface unit and the top corner of the keyboard at each student workstation.
Student Interface Unit Front:
Install a single Student Interface Unit at each student station. You do not need a Student Interface at the teacher station.
These Student Interface Units can be mounted with screws either on top of or below the desk depending on what works best
for your situation.
(Fig. 3)
