CDE7512 Pre-installed Applications
vCast
Working with ViewBoard® Cast software (vCast, vCast Pro, and vCastSender), the vCast application will allow the ViewBoard to receive laptop screens (Windows/Mac/Chrome) and mobile (iOS/Android) users’ screens, photos, videos, annotations, and camera(s) that are using the vCastSender application.
- NOTE:
- ViewBoard® Cast software, laptops, and mobile devices can connect to both the same subnet and cross subnet by entering the on-screen PIN code.
- Connected devices will show up under Device List on the same subnet connection.
- If the device does not show up under Device List, users will need to key-in the on-screen PIN code.
Network Information
- Ports:
- TCP 56789, 25123, 8121 & 8000 (Controlling message port & client device audio transfer)
- TCP 8600 (BYOM)
- TCP 53000 (Request share screen)
- TCP 52020 (Reverse control)
- TCP 52025 (Reverse control for ViewBoard Cast Button)
- TCP 52030 (Status sync)
- UDP 48689, 25123 (Device searching and broadcast & client device audio transfer)
- UDP 5353 (Multicast search device protocol)
- Port and DNS Activation:
- Port: 443
- DNS: https://vcastactivate.viewsonic.com
- OTA Service:
- Server Port: TCP443
- Server FQDN Name: https://vcastupdate.viewsonic.com
Casting from Windows, MacBook, and Chrome Devices
- Ensure the client device (e.g., laptop) is connected to the same network as the ViewBoard.
- NOTE: The network name can be found under Room Network.
- On the client device, visit the address that is shown on the ViewBoard to download and install the vCastSender application.
- After installing, launch the vCastSender application.
- To connect to the ViewBoard, input the PIN code and click OK.
- NOTE: The PIN code can be found as highlighted below:
- Additionally, you can connect to the ViewBoard or display by clicking Device List then the Device Name listed.
- NOTE: The Device Name can be found as highlighted below:
Casting from Android Devices
- Ensure the client device (e.g., Android phone or tablet) is connected to the same network as the ViewBoard.
- NOTE: The network name can be found under Room Network.
- On the Android client device, scan the QR code shown on the ViewBoard to directly download the vCastSender application, or download the application from the Google Play Store.
- After installing, launch the vCastSender application.
- To connect to the display, input the PIN code and select OK.
- NOTE: The PIN code can be found as highlighted below:
- You can also connect to the ViewBoard by clicking Device List then the Device Name listed.
- NOTE: The Device Name can be found as highlighted below:
- Additionally, you can connect to the ViewBoard by selecting Scan then placing the on-screen QR code into the box to automatically connect.
Casting from Apple iOS Devices
Apple AirPlay® is compatible with vCast for screen mirroring and content streaming under the same subnet environment only. An “AirPlay Password” will be generated on-screen for connection when using AirPlay to cast to a ViewBoard.
- Ensure the client device (e.g., iPhone or iPad) is connected to the same network as the ViewBoard.
- NOTE: The network name can be found under Room Network.
- On the iOS client device, directly open AirPlay and select the Device Name of the ViewBoard to connect.
- NOTE: The Device Name can be found as highlighted below:
- Input the generated on-screen AirPlay Password on the client device to connect.
- NOTE: In a cross subnet environment, please download and connect with the vCastSender iOS application from the Apple App Store.
- You can also connect to the ViewBoard by selecting Scan then placing the on-screen QR code into the box to automatically connect.
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