How do I set up the wireless dongle EZC-5201BS for my projector?

04-18-2025

Please follow the instructions below to set up EZC-5201BS for your projector.

What is EZC-5201BS?

BenQ EZC-5201BS is an optional accessory for part of BenQ projectors for wireless projection use with 1080p 16:9 content.

EZC-5201BS supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz network and is in compliance with wireless standards up to 802.11ac.

If you're pairing with the 4:3, 16:10, 1:1, or non-standard impact screen, your image might be distorted while connecting.

Connection Status

EZC-5201BS is not connected to the internet, and no device is connected to EZC-5201BS.

EZC-5201BS is connected to the internet, and no device is connected to EZC-5201BS.

EZC-5201BS is not connected to the internet, and there is a device which is connected to EZC-5201BS.

How to connect EZC-5201BS to the Internet for wireless projection

1. Please connect EZC-5201BS to the USB port for the wireless dongle on the projector.

2. Switch input the signal to Wireless Display, and you will see the projected image as the following image.

3. Connect your computer to EZC-5201BS with WiFi SSID and Password from the projected image.

4. IP address will be displayed when EZC-5201BS is connected to your computer as in the following
picture. Open your web browser and go to the address of the projector from your projected image.

5. You will be directed to Internet Setup once EZC-5201BS is connected to your computer for the first

time.

6. Connect EZC-5201BS to the Internet you prefer to use.

7. When EZC-5201BS is connected to the Internet as the following picture as the top-left corner of the

projected image, you can use wireless projection, by following the instruction below.

For iOS/macOS devices

1. Select the WiFi network that the projector joined in the WiFi settings on your device, or directly to
EZC-5201BS through WiFi SSID.

2. After opening control center, press screen mirroring and choose the projector (BenQ_xxxxxxxx) to
start projection.

For Android devices

1. Select the WiFi network that the projector joined in the WiFi settings on your device, or directly to
EZC-5201BS through WiFi SSID.

2. After opening the Quick settings panel, press the Screen Mirroring icon and choose the projector
(BenQ_xxxxxxxx).

For Windows OS devices

1. Select the WiFi network that the projector joined in the WiFi settings on your device, or directly to
EZC-5201BS through WiFi SSID.

2. Press the Windows + P / K and choose the projector (BenQ_xxxxxxxx).

How to update firmware through EZC-5201BS

1. Connect EZC-5201BS to your projector and the Internet.

2. Open your web browser and go to the address of the projector from your projected image as the
following picture.

3. Click Upgrade.

4. Connect OK to update to the latest firmware version.

Local Version : the firmware running on your EZC-5201BS
Server Version : the firmware would update on your EZC-5201BS

5. Firmware update in process.

6. Once firmware update is complete, EZC-5201BS will restart itself and get back to the home screen
as the following image.

How to change WiFi SSID

1. Connect EZC-5201BS to your projector and the Internet.

2. Open your web browser and go to the address of the projector from your projected image as the
following picture.

3. Click Device Name.

4. Enter the device name you prefer to use, and click OK.

How to change hide Password

1. Connect EZC-5201BS to your projector and the Internet.

2. Open your web browser and go to the address of the projector from your projected image as the
following picture.

3. Click WiFi Password.

4. Enter the password you prefer to use.

5. Click Hide Password.

6. Switch to On and click OK.

Once the Hide Password option is enabled, the password will be presented as asterisks, as shown in the following image.

How to enable standby screen

1. Connect EZC-5201BS to your projector and the Internet.

2. Open your web browser and go to the address of the projector from your projected image as the
following picture.

3. Click Wallpaper.

4. Switch to On and click OK.

Keyword: enter keyword for specific topic for standby screen.
If you prefer to have Lion topic as your standby screen, enter Lion for keyword.
EZC-5201BS will enter the standby screen a minute later.