Connection Methods | Luna 5.3 and Later

The Luna 5.3 update introduced a new change to how the connection methods are displayed on the Luna Primary Menu. With this new change, connection methods will be listed in the "Connection Options" box located on the top right-hand side of the menu. If you're curious to know which connection method you're using, please refer to the guide below. 

Connection Options

On the primary Luna Display menu, you'll see a "Connection Options" drop-down on the top right-hand corner of the menu. This will give you the option to select wireless Peer-to-Peer or WiFi connection methods. You won't have the option to manually select a wired connection in this drop-down, such as Ethernet, USB, or Thunderbolt. However, the wired connections will be automatically connected and displayed as soon as they are registered on the computer's OS level and in the Luna Display applications. 

To choose your wireless connection method, click on the "Connection Options" drop-down menu, as shown below: 

Peer-to-Peer Connections

Using Peer-to-Peer with Luna Display

Peer-to-Peer, or P2P, is only available in  Luna Display 5.3 and later, and it is limited to Mac-to-iPad and Mac-to-Mac modes.

• Mac: macOS 10.15 or later on both Primary and Secondary devices
• iPad: iOS 15 or later

To ensure your devices are connected via Peer-to-Peer you'll want to check the "Connection Options" box on the Primary Luna Menu. When connected via Peer-to-Peer, the "Connection Options" box should look like the image below: 

WiFi Connections

How can I improve Wi-Fi performance?

WiFi connections are supported on all devices, regardless of computer or iPad type or operating system. 

To ensure your devices are connected via WiFi you'll want to check the "Connection Options" box on the Primary Luna Menu. When connected via WiFi, the "Connection Options" box should look like the image below: 

USB Connections

USB Support for Mac-to-Mac Mode | How do I use a USB, Ethernet, or Thunderbolt connection?

USB connections are supported on Computer-to-iPad and Mac-to-Mac (as long as both devices meet the requirements) modes.

USB Mac-to-Mac is only available in Luna Display 5.3  or later. USB Mac-to-Mac support requires:

• Mac: macOS 10.15 or later on both Secondary and Primary computers
• A compatible USB cable (see the article listed above)

To ensure your devices are connected via USB cable, you'll want to check the "Connection Options" box on the Primary Luna Menu. When connected via USB, the "Connection Options" box should look like the image below: 

Thunderbolt Connections

How do I use a USB, Ethernet, or Thunderbolt connection?

Thunderbolt connections are supported in Computer-to-Mac mode.

To ensure your devices are connected via Thunderbolt cable, you'll want to check the "Connection Options" box on the Primary Luna Menu. When connected via Thunderbolt, the "Connection Options" box should look like the image below: 

Ethernet Connections

How do I use a USB, Ethernet, or Thunderbolt connection?

Ethernet connections are supported in Computer-to-Mac mode.

To ensure your devices are connected via Ethernet cable in Luna Display, you'll want to check the "Connection Options" box on the Primary Luna Menu. When connected via Ethernet, the "Connection Options" box should look like the image below: