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VIA Connect² – For User: Connecting via VIA Connect²
RTP Streaming Through VLC
The Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) is a network protocol for delivering audio and video
over IP networks. RTP is used extensively in communication and entertainment systems that
involve streaming media, such as telephony, video teleconference applications, television
services and Web-based push-to-talk features.
VIA Connect² supports RTP. Media can stream on a VIA Connect² unit, provided the
computer and VIA Connect² are on connected networks.
To stream RTP using VLC:
1. Open VLC.
2. Click Media > Stream.
3. Click Add and select a file to stream and click Stream.
4. Click Next on the next screen.
5. Choose RTP/MPEG Transport Stream from the New Destination drop down and click
Add.
6. Enter VIA Connect² unit’s IP address and click Next.
The Stream Output/Transcoding Options window appears.
7. Clear the Activate Transcoding checkbox and click Next.
The Stream Output/Option Setup window appears.
8. Select Stream all elementary streams and click Stream
9. On the VIA User Dashboard, select Media.
10. Click Add+ and add the URL of the video stream.
11. Select your RTP stream and click the play button.
RTP Streaming using VLC is configured and the streaming video appears on the main
display.
Moderating - Controlling the Meeting
VIA Connect² enables any authorized meeting participant to become a moderator. A meeting
moderator has control over certain VIA functions that affect other participants, such as:
Moderator Mode must be enabled/disabled by an Administrator in the Gateway Management Pages
Device Management > VIA Settings > Moderator Mode. See Moderator Mode on page 52
.
The moderator must access VIA Connect² with a VIA app.
The following Moderator options can be enabled/disabled by the administrator:
• Only certain users can moderate or a password is required to moderate.
• Moderators can enable or disable the chat feature.
• Moderators must confirm the start of a presentation.
• Sessions cannot start until the Moderator is present.
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