Dashboard Chromebox Set-Up Guide

Modified on Mon, 13 Jan 2020 at 11:09 AM

Required Tools:   

  • Wired USB Keyboard
  •  Ethernet Cable (If using hardwire)

 

Quick Start Guide for Wi-Fi Connection

 

STEP 1— Plug USB Keyboard (not included) into one of the USB ports on the Chromebox.

 

STEP 2— Plug the HDMI cable (included) into both the Chromebox and your display. Attach the antennas to your Chromebox for better Wi-Fi signal.

 

STEP 3— Turn TV on and switch TV to display appropriate HDMI input.

 

STEP 4— Connect Chromebox to power using the included power supply and press the power button.

 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are using wired internet connection through Ethernet, make sure it is plugged in BEFORE you power on the Chromebox. Skip to Step 10.

 

STEP 5— While Chromebox is starting up, press CTRL+ALT+S repeatedly on connected keyboard until you see

the Chrome OS Home Screen. If you are prompted to connect to the Internet, skip to step 8.

 

STEP 6— Navigate to the timestamp (lower right corner) using the TAB key on your keyboard.

 

STEP 7— Hit ENTER to access the menu, use Arrow keys to navigate to network settings.  By default it will display “No network”

 

STEP 8— Select your WiFi network and enter the password to connect

 

PLEASE NOTE: Make sure the Wifi network provides direct Internet access to ensure proper functionality. If the SSID of the network is not publicly visible, please choose “Select other network” to connect manually.

 

STEP 9— After connecting successfully, navigate to Apps in the bottom left of the screen using the Tab key, press Enter twice to start the TelemetryTV / First Arriving app.

 

STEP 10— Your dashboard will now be visible!  If you see this screen, your dashboard is still in development and will launch soon. You will soon be notified once it’s live!



STEP 11— Unplug the USB keyboard

 

PLEASE NOTE: On the bottom of the screen, you might see “Kiosk Application Launch Cancelled. DISMISS”. You can remove this by either plugging in a USB mouse and clicking DISMISS or you can simply press the power button until Chromebox turns off and then press the power button again to turn back on.

 

Please email us at dashboards@firstarriving.com if you have any questions, new integration requests or need support. We will be happy to assist you.