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7.4. Chromecast Service
ViewBoard® Cast software supports native Chromecast screen sharing via the
Chrome browser casting respectively with the Chromecast feature enabled.
Please ensure that mDNS is enabled on the network/access point/wireless
controller (where applicable).
Network information
• Ports:
- TCP 8008 & 8009
- UDP 5353 (mDNS to broadcast CCast)
• How to verify Chromecast is broadcasting:
1. Ensure that your Chromebook and ViewBoard® are connected to the same subnet network.
2. It is recommended to use Wi-Fi: 802.11n 5GHz.
Note: See 5 GHz channel for a table on non-DFS channels in your country. In the USA, those channels
are 36-48 and 149-165.
3. Bandwidth: At least 2~5 Mbps per user in a typical deployment. Latency should be less than 100ms when
ping Google’s public DNS server at 8.8.8.8 for HD video streaming preferably >5Mbps is required.
4. Access points:
i. For small deployments of under 30 devices, consumer-grade networking equipment is sucient.
ii. For d
eployments greater than 30 devices or involving multiple rooms, enterprise-grade, centrally
managed networking equipment is recommended.
Chromecast
A dual band wireless access point
(5G) is preferred
Connect to in-room wireless
access point via Ethernet Cable
Connect to the same network (Local Area Network),
select 5G mode for optimal casting
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