# ◾ How can I connect a simulator? LearningSpace can accommodate **Elevate Healthcare** and [**third-party simulators**](/doc/how-can-a-third-party-simulator-be-connected-PNjTCG2HpV). The Simulators tab allows you to connect a simulator to the system. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/a9a379a5-1ae7-437a-9659-0313751ba952/sim%20tab_ESS.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=12b18513ebd7f83be483b8a2405477bda05bb7f609e1e3e10fde8f64667697d5&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x659") All **LearningSpace systems** can be **capable of capturing any simulator's signals**. Depending on the LearningSpace system you are using, there are different hardware configurations required: ### Wireless connection to an Elevate Healthcare simulator * *UltraPortable:* USB WiFi adapter included with the UltraPortable * *ONE appliance:* * LearningSpace Enterprise/Essentials/Experience: 2 wireless antennas of the ONE appliance * LearningSpace Intuity: USB WiFi adapter, included with the ONE appliance * *Server appliance:* a [**Wireless Bridge**](/doc/how-can-i-connect-a-simulator-0uGAOkWooW) is required (optional accessory). :::warning If connected directly to a network (without a Wireless Bridge), the simulator will not be detected, and the setup will not function as intended. ::: ### Wired connection to an Elevate Healthcare simulator * *UltraPortable:* dedicated Ethernet connection on the back of the laptop on the left * *ONE appliance:* dedicated Ethernet connection, labeled "#2" or "Sim" * *Server appliance:* a **Wireless Bridge** is required (optional accessory) :::warning If connected directly to a network (without a Wireless Bridge), the simulator will not be detected, and the setup will not function as intended. ::: ### Capturing the waveform display of any third-party simulator * *UltraPortable:* using the USB FrameGrabber (AVIO.HD or DVI2USB), included with the UltraPortable * *ONE appliance:* using the built-in Display Capture capability, using the HDMI input * *Server appliance:* a HDMI encoder (formerly DCU) is required, an optional accessory # Connecting Elevate Healthcare simulators wirelessly 1. First, LearningSpace has to **establish a wireless connection to the Elevate Healthcare simulator** to do this: 2. Select the **Controls** cogwheel on the left side panel and select the wireless network of the simulator   ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/96c377a2-fde0-4af7-b90c-85fa12660f38/wireless.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=3a03c6cefec2ae0c09e67bb3234e0d29fedfd81d231f33efcd3034d354b9ab25&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =728x220") ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/82b8a87b-8902-46e9-8cd0-55a2784de4c1/image%20%281%29.gif?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=b241bb6c6a9a73995f6e5c06f34fc24287c891d42f51f8af7083ffca64c5f7f6&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =599x453") ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/fde38fa3-525c-4766-aad8-2a68d5de5721/WLAN%20PW.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=d8f22dd52fcb427888dcaa04fda424c875db1878350b1ee10a15267dbd949bdf&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =556x280") 1. In case there are no **Wireless Bridges** listed on the left side panel, make sure that: 1. For an UltraPortable: the USB WiFi adapter is plugged into the USB slot on the right side of the laptop ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/c62f25f9-7fe0-4c21-b13c-b3b804f97532/15173594.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=409afce391068d751c69b5481c9103f4f5946d86d0175a51c61e90e75889abf7&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =685x269") 2. In case the Elevate Healthcare simulator is not listed when trying to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure the simulator is powered on 2. Move closer to the simulator 3. Connect to the selected Elevate Healthcare simulator 4. The simulator will show up within 10-30 seconds on the right-side panel 5. After adding the simulator with the + icon, you can move it to the desired room in the [Rooms](/doc/rooms-wHlWqgW8Zy) tab. # Connecting Elevate Healthcare simulators using a wired connection 1. When a simulator is connected to LearningSpace using an Ethernet connection and is turned ON 2. It is listed in the ***Simulators*** panel of the tab within 10-30 seconds. 3. Click the desired icon in the **Controls** column to add or remove the simulator. 4. To add the simulator to the desired room, use the [Rooms](/doc/rooms-wHlWqgW8Zy) tab. :::warning A [**Wireless Bridge**](/doc/how-can-i-connect-a-simulator-0uGAOkWooW) is necessary to set up a proper connection. Exception: ONE appliance, UltraPortable units, with a dedicated Ethernet port on the device (See above). ::: :::warning If connected directly to a network (without a Wireless Bridge), the simulator will not be detected, and the setup will not function as intended. ::: # Connecting third-party simulators 1. **Third-party simulators** are captured using display capture technology 2. Take the video output of the waveform display of the third-party simulator (it can be DVI-D or HDMI) 3. Run a video cable to the input of the device and convert the connector if required: 1. UltraPortable: DVI input of the USB FrameGrabber 2. ONE appliance: HDMI input of the ONE appliance 3. Server appliance: HDMI input of the HDMI encoder (formerly DCU) 4. You must locate the HDMI encoder on the Cameras tab and add it to a room on the Rooms tab. :::warning Recommended resolutions for the HDMI Encoder: * 1920x1080 * 1280x720 ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/6360ef47-f5d4-49d5-b080-a1e66eb3ca7d/add%20sim_popup_ESS.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=570d0bd47e4b3dde2a26ea48c3c920849f79dac7a16752b2f951f29798183573&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x576") :::info See more information about **How to connect a third-party simulator** [**here.**](/doc/how-can-a-third-party-simulator-be-connected-PNjTCG2HpV) ::: # How to name and/or connect Wireless Bridges The **Wireless Bridge Settings** pop-up can be opened via the **Controls** cogwheel. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/9e14a544-3c53-4448-9aa4-5174519d5422/103221681.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=b28a40a01a6043cdc635ab84a8ac97e795e341ca687b956083423b7ae12a21d8&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/7ffb3bf3-3bb9-4e36-b0a3-badfa17c00c3/103221682.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=88d8f365ada0c5713c40eed1061187ff714f0caa40d8e307bb9dcf117eda5449&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) Here, **Device Name**s can be added to wireless bridges to make them easier to detect and distinguish, and they can also be connected to available wireless networks. :::warning The Device Name field becomes **editable** when you press the blue pencil icon. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/0ba20312-2c9e-4bdf-b3ed-d2bf034e9a7d/103221683.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=4f1a71a422f4f74157d5f7ef212581be3329bbf4e55d6e14984e8ca6cb7441d5&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/16a5f051-96c2-4cdb-a6a8-60ae700f801c/WBridge%20PW%20set%20CUT_GIF.gif?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=4d317a664020affe927c2d2c5dfcdfe6b4d11ba2bfb3db6ebfe9a3da79d38fa9&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) By pressing **Connect**, the bridge connects to the selected wireless network: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/6c0da235-ff99-49fd-81af-d32f613692dd/d53c0c9d-39bc-4391-b210-2a2b2cc30949/103221685.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=5e5a77f0f37549a56a0af82217f716118f5fa1934d0df823fab497d18aaa7738&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =624x182") :::warning ***IMPORTANT:*** Pressing **Connect** will **not save** the modified **Device name** (if Save is not pressed before that). ::: * Modifying Device name → Pressing Save → Pressing Close → Device name gets modified. * Modifying Network → Pressing Connect/Disconnect → Pop-up gets closed, and action is performed. * Pressing Close without Save or Connect → no changes are performed. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/8324f027-5667-4ad8-b8b8-21e500d4da2f/ESS%20WIRELESS%20BRIDGE%20SETTINGS.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=834075616767b3604bac5e9bd17829d91e610e226be3b2850c65a39a15d20175&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =x733") ### Password for wireless simulator connection Password authentication is used to ensure a secure connection to the wireless bridge. :::info **Factory password** is the default password assigned to the simulator during setup. It is always **enabled** in the pop-up **by default**. ::: ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/e30f3ff3-c0d6-41df-a328-fa929a4c91df/factory%20pw.PNG?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=2943bcf3fcb00f2481079bc118ec1814a6a96b2343092478c2cba70b7f2ae7b8&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =391x289") ### Custom password :::success If you do not want to use the **factory password** for authentication, a **unique WLAN password** can be set on the Maestro interface and used within LearningSpace. ::: ![ ](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/bb6bbcda-fde2-4d1e-8c25-8ec574ceca2f/SSID%20pw_maestro.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=60112fac652a4c7c4ee4d3d9ed8eebb8d44bda1ccd64ca3692928af04a5ee9be&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =1918x962") This password should be entered in the **WLAN password** field after unchecking the **Use factory password** option. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/4f9150ab-00b9-4b69-b9b0-24d0d305e0fe/image.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=492b9a0aef9d339b8df5230b2ecf68af7d371ca6347966e4b135bde2ca3c5cc4&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =446x334") When a **WLAN Password** is set, it will be **stored** as a **Saved password**. In such a case, you only have to hit **Connect** - without re-entering the password. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/4e06fbbd-8f2d-48c4-b511-0e53789437c3/saved%20pw.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=59c7dcbf7195323c918649819d1c03cd89892f1b5e540e17e681c63acdde1e6a&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =391x305") :::success The Wireless Network **Refresh** button always allows the list to get updated immediately. ![](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/2b4730c8-1a77-48c1-885b-5bd000829512/refresh%20button.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=302ac137765f0dde161f211fbe99e9fc876ef6944b7bc49326eb30bad0d5ee8c&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =32x28") ::: :::tip Learn more on our [System Manager](/doc/system-module-4DfmyZ4GUl) pages or review the following PDF documents: [Third_party Sim Mgmg_Server-based LearningSpace_Elevate 2025.pdf 2257864](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/94546cd7-8ebe-44e5-9577-305f63dd80c3/Third_party%20Sim%20Mgmg_Server-based%20LearningSpace_Elevate%202025.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=f480e8f010991ad33c28e29d1aeaf37d7b22f1788b59fb38e408b137c5026f5a&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) [Third_party Sim Mgmt_LearningSpace ONE Box_Elevate 2025.pdf 4536866](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/03fa1014-cf0e-4191-ba80-50d24eef65d4/199e39ff-e0dd-4f1d-8fa4-63ea2c72cd72/Third_party%20Sim%20Mgmt_LearningSpace%20ONE%20Box_Elevate%202025.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=f450a17edb5c7c1911e07057a2061f08d21e720dfd4e9478660d3a4d11198f0f&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) [Third_party Sim Mgmt_LearninSpace Ultraportable - Panasonic_Elevate 2024.pdf 1671099](https://outline-production-attachments.s3-accelerate.amazonaws.com/uploads/48ddf0a7-308b-4fe9-b28a-e3ce1797eaa8/5ecbe427-4c89-4fe6-a869-67590c977d01/Third_party%20Sim%20Mgmt_LearninSpace%20Ultraportable%20-%20Panasonic_Elevate%202024.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4EOUDTOVUICLPZ4P%2F20260909%2Fus-east-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260909T151500Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=961c25ca9fd59a6d34b52ea0b3981d85d254d1bd1ca040406acab8e22ed10f0d&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject) ::: --- **Documents** - [User Guide](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/user-guide-QPZfKJ0BV1) - [FAQ](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/faq-AZnS7tDFgM) - [Release Notes](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/release-notes-fqaGSPScxH) - [iPad support - Technical information](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/ipad-support-technical-information-iHec00YAzm) - [Customer Aftercare One-Pager](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/customer-aftercare-one-pager-GOIZYTEgud) - [Preventing Copy-Paste in LearningSpace](https://kb.learningspace.elevatehealth.net/s/ess-hs/doc/preventing-copy-paste-in-learningspace-uEubHwXVD2)