Pre-installation checklist for SMART education software and hardware
This document will provide you with the necessary information for a successful installation by outlining what needs to be performed prior receiving your SMART products.
Sections 1 and 2 are required for setting up a feature rich SMART software environment. Some network dependencies are required and covered in section 2.
While SMART hardware is not required for the use our software, it offers a completely integrated experience. Information on preparing for a hardware installation is covered in section 3.
You can always contact SMART Technical Support should you have any questions regarding this material.
When you purchase your display, you are entitled to a one-year subscription to SMART Learning Suite software, which includes Lumio by SMART and SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. You can also purchase subscriptions of SMART Learning Suite from smarttech.com or contact your local SMART-authorized reseller.
Lumio
Lumio is a web-based software that helps you create and deliver engaging lessons students interact with through their devices in class, remotely, or on their own time. It is the one software for educators with interactive lesson delivery, collaborative workspaces, game-based activities, formative assessments and more.
SMART Notebook software
Award-winning SMART Notebook software is desktop software that lets teachers create interactive lessons, access a library of free lesson content, and deliver engaging learning experiences on a SMART interactive display.
SMART Admin Portal
The SMART Admin Portal is an online tool that you can use to claim SMART software that was included with your purchase of a SMART Board interactive display; view existing SMART software subscription information; manage access to SMART software for users; and add administrators to your organizations.
Prior to accessing your SMART software, get ready by completing the following tasks.
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SMART Admin Portal | |
Create your administrator account. See Creating a SMART Account for the SMART Admin Portal | |
(Optional) If you have a license key or display’s serial number you can claim your subscription, information is provided in the installation checklist found here [link to other doc]. We recommend completing this document prior to moving to the installation portion. | |
SMART Learning Suite | |
Provision teachers in the SMART Admin Portal for Lumio and SMART Notebook. See Adding (provisioning) teachers to a SMART Learning Suite subscription in the SMART Admin Portal. | |
SMART Notebook | |
Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. See Computer requirements. | |
Update the drivers on your computers for the USB, network and display to meet the minimum requirements. | |
Lumio | |
Make sure devices and browsers meet the minimum requirements. See Device, browser, and network recommendations for Lumio by SMART. | |
To fully use all the features of your display, including screen sharing, some network configuration is required. SMART recommends to do this prior to installing your display.
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Lumio | |
Make sure the network is configured properly. See Device, browser, and network recommendations for Lumio by SMART. | |
SMART Notebook software | |
Make the network environment meets the minimum requirements. See Network requirements. | |
iQ experience | |
Make sure the network is configured properly. See Configuring your organization’s network for a SMART display with the iQ experience. | |
SMART Board MX interactive display | |
Make sure the network is configured properly to allow automatic firmware updates for the display. See Configuring the network for your SMART Board MX. | |
Prior to installing your display there are some preparations that can be made in advance. SMART has prepared the following materials to help inform you of different areas to be aware of, including plans for moving, mounting, and cabling of your display.
There is additional network configuration required for sharing your device’s screen in the iQ experience.
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A standard three-year subscription to SMART Remote Management software is included with most SMART Board interactive display purchases. SMART Remote Management will allow you to add and manage apps on your display and other devices.
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Create your a SMART Remote Management domain account. See Creating and activating a SMART Remote Management domain account. | |
Make sure the network is configured properly for SMART Remote Management. See Configuring the network for SMART Remote Management. |
SMART Install services are designed with our customer’s needs in mind. Our goal is to help you get up and running with your recent purchase of SMART solution 1 as quick as possible without having to go through hoops of coordinating additional installation efforts.
What’s best about it—it’s truly an end-to-end service managed, coordinated and supported directly by SMART. You move your product shipment to the installation room, and we take care of the rest for you—from unboxing to installation – we are with you, every step of the way. Our authorized install technicians are trained and certified on SMART solutions, so you know you are in good hands when you purchase Install services directly from SMART. Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to us therefore, at the end of every install job, our technicians go through a comprehensive checklist with you to ensure the job is complete to your satisfaction. To learn more about our installation services, see SMART Installation Services.
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| Interactive display model |
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| Location of new display |
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Are the wall (and mounting brackets) able to hold the weight of the display? 2 |
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| What is the height of the display? |
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Wall dimensions 3 |
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Wall material |
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Ceiling type |
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Floor type |
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USB distance |
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Distance between the display and power outlet |
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Network configuration |
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Cable path |
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Source device video connector |
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Extenders and/or adapters required |
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Third-party components (if required) |
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Installed software |
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Additional notes
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