General Prerequisites
In order to be able to include a Kramer VIA wireless presentation unit on our Centrally Managed system, all of the following must be met and accepted.
- Device must be in a university-owned building. Hospital buildings are not supported.
- Device must be on VCU’s MediaNet by way of physical category cable.
- VCU Safenet must be available for users to connect to the device wirelessly.
- Only Safenet users will be able to connect to the device due to VCU network services security protocols
- Device must be a currently supported model by Kramer Electronic and VCU Media Support Services. Any other units would require specific approval prior to being allowed on the central system.
- Connect Pro
- Connect 2
Standard Device Profile
- Standard VCU Splash Screen
- This is a generic VCU branded splash screen with basic functionality instruction for users.
- Screen Mirroring
- Youtube player
- For video streaming from direct youtube link (HDCP content will not display)
- Media Player
- Plays media directly from your device by streaming over a separate encrypted path between your device and the VIA Connect Pro for improved video transmission rates compared to mirrored content.
- Auto Reboot scheduled for 11:30 pm every night (for device stability).
- Note: Other capabilities advertised by the manufacturer are not enabled for security purposes, mostly related to data storage risks