kramer VIA Campus² PLUS Interactive WiFi Collaboration System User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: Kramer

Table of Contents

For Installer
For User
VIA Campus² PLUS Features
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

IA Campus² PLUS Quick Start Guide

For Installer

This guide helps you install and configure your VIA Campus² PLUS for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/product/VIA Campus
PLUS to download the latest user manual and check if firmware upgrades are available.

Step 1: Check what’s in the box
VIA Campus² PLUS Collaboration Devic
1 Power adapter (19V DC)
HDMI cable extender (M to F)
1 Quick start guide
2 Wi-Fi antennas

Step 2: Get to know your VIA Campus² PLUS

kramer VIA Campus² PLUS Interactive WiFi Collaboration System -
Fig

#	Feature	Function
1	Power Button	For turning the unit on and off.
2	USB 2.0 Connector	For upgrading firmware or connecting a USB device.
3	DC IN 19V Connector	Connects to the 19V DC power adapter.
4	Wi-Fi Antenna Port (1 of 2)	Connect one of the Wi-Fi antennas for

Step 3: Mount VIA Campus² PLUS
Install VIA Campus² PLUS using one of the following methods:

Mount the unit in a rack using the recommended rack adapter (see www.kramerav.com/product/VIA Campus² PLUS).
Place the device on a flat surface.

Ensure that the environment (e.g., maximum ambient temperature & air flow) is compatible for the device.
Avoid uneven mechanical loading.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used for avoiding overloading of the circuits.
Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained.
VIA Campus² PLUS Quick Start

Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs
Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VIA Campus² PLUS.

kramer VIA Campus² PLUS Interactive WiFi Collaboration System - Fig
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Connect the keyboard and mouse.
Connect an HDMI display and/or a DisplayPort display.
Connect a laptop or other HDMI source.
Connect a Local Area Network (LAN) cable for connection to your network.
Connect the Wi-Fi antennas for using the built-in wireless capability.
Connect powered speakers and a microphone.

To achieve specified extension distances, use Kramer cables available at www.kramerav.com/product/VIA Campus² PLUS.
Using third-party cables may cause damage!
Step 5: Connect power
Connect the 19V DC power adapter to VIA Campus² PLUS and plug it into the mains electricity.

Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit.
Caution: The device is intended to be installed at a height of 2 meters or less.
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics power adapter that is provided with the unit.
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing.
See www.KramerAV.com for updated safety information.
Step 6: Configure VIA Campus² PLUS
A wizard guides you through configuration. For more information about configuration see “For Web Administrator: Gateway Management pages” in the User Manual.
If you choose to skip the wizard, follow these steps for configuration:

Click the VIA tile at the bottom left of the screen: The Gateway Dashboard will open.
On the Kramer Gateway Dashboard, click Settings: The settings login window appears.
Enter the User Name (default = su) and Password (default = supass) and click Login: The VIA Settings window appears.
The VIA Settings tabs are:
• LAN Settings – Configure network parameters (default = DHCP allocated IP).
• System Controls – Manage your display and audio settings.
• Wifi – Choose between AP Mode and Client Mode: AP Mode sets the VIA Campus² PLUS as an independent Wi-Fi network, Client Mode connects the VIA Campus² PLUS to an existing Wi-Fi network, making it a secondary access point for guests.
When you have finished configuring settings, click Reboot to apply all settings.

For User

This guide helps you participate in a meeting with your VIA Campus² PLUS for the first time.
Go to www.kramerav.com/product/VIA Campus² PLUS to download the latest user manual.
Step 1: Connect your personal device to the proper network
Connect your personal device to the built-in VIA Campus² PLUS Wi-Fi network or to the same LAN / Wi-Fi network used by the specific VIA Campus² PLUS device in your meeting room.
Step 2: Run or Download the Kramer VIA app
See “Installing or Running the VIA app” in the User Manual.
For Mac or PC:

Enter the Room Name of the VIA Campus² PLUS device into your computer’s browser. The Welcome page appears.
Click Run VIA to execute the Kramer VIA app without downloading it (for guests using VIA temporarily).
OR Click Install VIA to download the Kramer VIA app onto your computer (for regular users of VIA).
For iOS or Android devices: Download and install the free Kramer VIA app from Apple App Store or Google Play.
For Chromebook or Chrome Browser: Click Join through browser on the Welcome page.

Step 3: Join the meeting using Kramer VIA App
See “Joining a Room with the VIA app” in the User Manual.

Open the Kramer VIA app and select the room to which you want to connect.
The Room code window appears.
In the Room Code field, enter the 4-digit code as it appears on the main display (if enabled).
You are logged into the VIA meeting.
The VIA Dashboard (and taskbar icon for laptops) appears on your device screen.

Step 4: Using the VIA dashboard menu

For more information see “Presenting from the VIA User Dashboard” in the User Manual.

Select what you want to share:
• Screen – Share your screen.
• App – Share a window or app that you are using.
• Media – Share (stream) a media file.
Click SHARE:
• The SHARE button becomes the STOP button.
• Your screen, app or media will be displayed to meeting participants (on the main display).
Click the green arrow on the right to view participants, chat or to send files.
Bottom of VIA dashboard
Use the 4 buttons below STOP to control sharing.
Use the 3 buttons at the bottom for collaborating with other participants.
Click STOP to end sharing.

VIA Campus² PLUS Features

| Wireless
Connection
---|---
| Recording
| Whiteboard
| Full HD Video
Streaming
| Third-Party
Apps
| Powerful Content
Security
| Native ePolling
| Chat
| Integrated
YouTube Player
| Digital Signage
| Mobile Mirroring
| Web Browser
| Enable Control
| Do Not Disturb
(DND)
| View Main
Display
| VIA Site
Management (VSM)
| 4K Output
| Windows PC
Operating Platform
| Customizable
Features
| Streaming
Output
| File Sharing
| File Storage
| Customizable
Screen Layout
| VIA Pad Compatible

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