kramer VIA Campus Plus Wireless Presentation Hub User Guide

: June 15, 2024
: Kramer

Table of Contents

For Installer
Step 1: Check what’s in the box
Step 2: Get to know your VIA Campus² PLUS
Step 3: Mount VIA Campus² PLUS
Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs
Step 5: Connect power
Step 6: Configure VIA Campus² PLUS
For User
Customer Support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

kramer VIA Campus Plus Wireless Presentation Hub

kramer VIA Campus Plus Wireless Presentation Hub

For Installer

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

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Step 1: Check what’s in the box

VIA Campus² PLUS Collaboration Device
HDMI cable extender (M to F)
2 Wi-Fi antennas
1 Power adapter (19V DC)
1 Quick start guide

Step 2: Get to know your VIA Campus² PLUS

#	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

Get to know your VIA Campus² PLUS

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 http://www.kramerav.com/product/VIA%20Campus%C2%B2%20PLUS).
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.

Step 4: Connect inputs and outputs

Always switch OFF the power on each device before connecting it to your VIA Campus² PLUS.

Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB ports.
Connect an HDMI display and/or a DisplayPort display to the OUT ports.
Connect a laptop or other HDMI source to the HDMI IN port.
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 http://www.kramerav.com/product/VIA%20Campus%C2%B2%20PLUS 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 https://www1.kramerav.com/gc/product/via%20campus%c2%b2%20plus#Tab_Resources to download the latest user manual.

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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 Windows

Enter the Room Name of the VIA Campus² PLUS device into your computer’s browser. The Welcome page appears.

Download Android VIA app

Download iOS VIA app
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).
Click VIA Room-Device Driver(Internet) – The link is below Run VIA – If you want to use peripheral devices such as a room’s camera, microphone or speaker, this installs driver software (previously known as Versa) to connect the devices to the VIA app. The driver only needs to be installed once and can also be downloaded from the VIA app.

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.

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

Select what you want to share:
- Screen – Share your screen. On Windows the down arrow adds the Main display as a second screen.
- App – Share a window or app that you are using.
- Media – Share (stream) a media file.
- HDMI – Use a physical HDMI connection to display your screen
Click SHARE:
- The SHARE button becomes the STOP button.
- Your screen, app or media will be displayed to meeting participants on the main display.
  VIA Dashboard
Click the green arrow on the right to view participants, chat or send files.
Bottom of VIA dashboard (after clicking SHARE)
Use the buttons below STOP to control sharing (active buttons are green):
Pause sharing –Your screen freezes on the main display (the VIA app is minimized).
Present privately —No one else can present (was “Do Not Disturb”).
Remove other presenters.
Allow remote control – Enable other users to control your device (you must first press the Collaboration button)
Use the buttons at the bottom for collaboration with other participants:
Collaboration – Adds a mouse icon with your name on the main display, colored blue if collaborating.
White board – Opens drawing / annotation controls on the main display, colored green if active.
View display – View a copy of the Main Display on your personal device (not if presenting).
Moderator – Visible if Moderating is permitted, orange when moderating.
Click STOP to end sharing.

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