Kramer VIA GO2 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MODEL:
VIA GO²
Wireless Presentation Solution
(For Firmware Version 3.0)

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Contents
Introduction 1
Getting Started 1
Overview 2
Supported Devices 3
Defining VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution 4
For Installer: Mounting VIA GO² 5
For Installer: Connecting VIA GO² 6
Connecting Device 6
Connecting Main Display 7
For Web Administrator: Configuring Settings –Embedded Web Pages 8
Logging in to Embedded Web Pages 8
Managing Network Settings 9
Managing VIA Features 14
For User: Running Kramer VIA App 16
Running Kramer VIA App for PC and Mac 16
Running Kramer VIA App for Tablets & Smartphones 16
Running Kramer VIA App from a Web Browser 17
Running Kramer VIA App Using an Installation File 18
For User: Participating in a VIA Meeting 19
Joining a VIA Meeting 19
Mirroring Your Device Screen 24
Technical Specifications 33
VIA App Android Permissions 34

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Introduction
Welcometo KramerElectronics! Since1981, KramerElectronics has been providing a world
of unique, creative,and affordablesolutions to the vast range of problems that confrontthe
video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professional on a daily basis. In recent years, we
have redesigned and upgraded most of our line, makingthe best even better!
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing your KramerVIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution.
We recommendthat you:
•Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materials for
possible future shipment.
•Reviewthe contents of this user manual.
Go to www.kramerav.com/downloads/VIAGO² tocheck forup-to-date user manuals,
application programs, and to check if firmwareupgrades are available (where appropriate).
Achieving Best Performance
•Use only good quality connection cables (we recommendKramerhigh-performance,
high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor
matching, and elevated noise levels (oftenassociated with low quality cables).
•Do not secure the cables in tight bundles or roll the slack into tight coils.
•Avoid interferencefrom neighboring electrical appliances that may adversely influence
signal quality.
•Position your Kramer VIA GO² away from moisture,excessive sunlight and dust.
This equipment is to be used only inside a building. It may only be connected to other
equipment that is installed inside a building.
Safety Instructions
Caution: There are no operator serviceable parts inside the unit
Warning: Use only the Kramer Electronics power supply that is provided with the unit
Warning: Disconnect the power and unplug the unit from the wall before installing
Recycling Kramer Products
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)Directive2002/96/EC aims to reduce
the amount of WEEEsent fordisposal to landfill or incineration by requiring it to be collected
and recycled.To comply withthe WEEEDirective,KramerElectronics has made
arrangements with the European AdvancedRecyclingNetwork (EARN)and will coverany
costs of treatment, recyclingand recovery of waste Kramer Electronicsbranded equipment on

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arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular
country go to our recyclingpages at www.kramerav.com/support/recycling.
Overview
Congratulations on purchasing your Kramer VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution.
VIA GO² gives iOS,Android, Chromebook,PC, and Mac users instant wireless connectivity
with 4K advanced presentation capabilities. The product features content streaming with
crystal-clearmirrored images and stunning video playback and includes iOS mirroringvia
AirPlay™, Windows & Android mirroring via Miracast™, as well as ChromeBook mirroring.
VIA GO² is super-compact(7x7cm)and flexible to install, with both built-in Wi-Fi and LAN
connectivity and includes industry-leading 1024-bit encryption forsecure use on the internal
network.
Key Features
•Quick and Reliable Wireless Connectivity –A simple and intuitive user interface enables
iOS, Android, Chromebook, PC,and Mac deviceusers to instantly connect to a main
display without a dongle. 2.4GHz/5GHzWi-Fi and MIMO antennas establish and
maintain a fast and reliable connection.
•High Quality Video Streaming –Supports up to 4K@30Hz resolution (using the VIAapp
Multimedia feature).
•Simultaneous Display –Two participants can simultaneously present content on main
display.
•VIA ProductIntegration –Seamlessly compatible with VIA Site Management (VSM)
Software& VIA Pad.
•Easy and Flexible Installation –With a super-compact7x7cm form factor,itcan be
discreetly installed on the back of a display, projector or almost anywhere.
Typical Applications
•Presentation environments
•Small to mid-size meeting rooms
•Classrooms
•Huddle spaces

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Supported Devices
The following user devices are supported by the VIA GO² Wireless Presentation Solution:
•Windows 7/8/10®(32-bit/64-bit) computer.
•Macintosh®computer,using OSX10.11.x or newer.
•Chromebook.
•iPad/iPhone®tablet/smartphone (iPad 2 or later, iOS 10 or later).
When using the Airplay service, no KramerVIA application is needed. However,we
recommendusing iOS12, MojaveOSX, or higher, for a better experience.
•Android®OS5. x tablet/smartphone or newer.
The minimum system requirement forusing the Kramer VIA mirroring featurefor
an Android device is Android 5.1.

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Defining VIA GO² Wireless
Presentation Solution
This section defines VIA GO².
Figure1: VIA GO² Wireless PresentationSolution
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Feature
Function
Micro SD Card Slot
Not in use.
Power Button with LED
Press to power ON or turn OFF the device.
USB 3.0 Connector
Connect to a USB device, for example, a keyboard ormouse.
USB 2.0 Connector
Connect to a USB device, forexample, a keyboard ormouse.
Lock Opening
Connect to a security locking cable.
HDMI™Connector
Connect to an HDMI sink.
RJ-45 Connector
Connect to a LAN (default mode).
Power Connector
Connect to the 12V DC power supply.
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For Installer: Mounting VIA GO²
This section provides instructions formounting VIA GO².Before installing, verify that the
environment is within the recommendedrange:
•Operation temperature –0to 40C (32 to 104F).
•Storage temperature –-40to +70C (-40 to +158F).
•Humidity –10% to 90%, RHLnon-condensing.
Caution:
•Mount VIA GO² before connecting any cables or power.
Warning:
•Ensure that the environment(e.g., maximum ambienttemperature & air flow)is
compatible forthe device.
•Avoid uneven mechanicalloading.
•Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used foravoiding
overloading of the circuits.
•Reliable earthing of rack-mountedequipment should be maintained.
You can install VIA GO² using one of the following methods:
▪Place the device on a flat surface.
▪Mount on a wall or the back of adisplay using the included VESA mounting bracket:
1. Attach the VESA mounting bracket
to the back of thedisplay with 4
screws.
2. Fasten two screws to the bottom
of VIA GO².
3. Insert the screws on the
bottom of VIA GO² into
the slots on the mounting
bracket.

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For Installer: Connecting VIA GO²
Always switchoff the power to each devicebefore connecting it to your VIA GO².After
connecting your VIA GO²,connect its power and then switchon the power to each device.
Connecting Device
If you wish to use a Krameractiveoptical pluggable HDMIcable with your VIA GO²,contact
your local Kramerofficeto assist in purchasing the correctcable.
Figure 2: Connecting to VIA GO²
Toconnect VIA GO² as illustrated in the example in (Figure 2):
1. Connect a keyboardand mouse to the USB 3.0 Connector and the USB 2.0
Connector .
2. Connect an HDMIdisplay to the HDMIConnector to be used as the main display for
the meeting (see Connecting Main Display on page 7).
3. Connect the LAN (Local Area Network)cable to the RJ-45connector
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Connect to your network using a commercialwireless router.
4. Connect wirelessly with a supported device (see Supported Deviceson page 3) after
installing the KramerVIA app (see For User: Running KramerVIA App on page 16).
To enable participation in a presentation session (send and receive content), connect
VIA GO² and all participant devices (PCs/ MACs/smartphones/tablets) to the same
network (LAN or WLAN).
For a list of supported devices, see Supported Devices on page 3.
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KeyboardKeyboard Mouse
USB USB
Display
HDMI
LAN
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Connecting Main Display
The main display is the screen connected directly to VIA GO².When VIA GO² is booted up,
the VIA gateway screen appears on the main display. All collaboration activityis then
displayed here.
VIA GO²’s internal video card reads the EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) forany
connected display and sets the optimum display resolution and image refresh rate
automatically through the display connectors.

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For Web Administrator:
Configuring Settings –Embedded
Web Pages
VIA GO² enables users with Web Administrator accessto configuresettings foryour VIA GO²
unit.
VIA GO² enables you to do the following:
•Logging in to Embedded Web Pages on page 8.
•Managing Network Settings on page 9.
•Managing VIAFeatures on page 14.
Logging in to Embedded Web Pages
The embedded web pages enable you to configureyour VIA GO² unit. The embedded web
pages are accessed from any computerthrough the Internet or your local network.
Tolog in to the VIA GO² embedded web pages:
1. Open a Web browser and go to the IP address foryour VIA GO² unit.
The embedded web pages Welcomepage appears.
Figure3: EmbeddedWebPagesWelcomePage
2. ClickManage GatewaySettings in the upper right corner.
The Administrator Login page appears.
3. Type a Web Administrator Username(default = su) and Password (default =supass).
You must log in as a user with Web Administrator user role to access settings through the
embedded web pages.