Kramer Via is the wireless desktop sharing tool available across campus in multiple conference spaces. Kramer Via software is installed on the device used to present the desktop and is connected to ISU’s wireless network (ISUNET).

You can download Kramer Via from the software center on your ISU device, or by using the links below. Note: It is recommended that you download the most up-to-date version for your operating system. 

• Kramer VIA Windows 
• Kramer VIA MAC

How to present using Kramer VIA:

To share your desktop using the Kramer Via software, use the following steps:

1. Confirm that wireless is turned on and that you are connected to ISUNet.
2. Click the Start Menu and navigate to the VIA Desktop App (Figure 1).
   
   
   Alternatively, use the Windows Search Tool in the lower left-hand corner of your desktop and search for VIA Desktop App.
   
   Figure 1:
   
   
3. Confirm that the device you are presenting to has the Kramer Via splash page displayed. This may take a couple seconds for the page to display if you switch input sources.
4. Enter the Room Name that is posted for that conference space. It typically appears on the conference room display page as an IP address. Include the dots between the numbers in the name (e.g.: 10.43.4.191).
5. Nick Name will be your Participant name on the screen. You can change the default nickname.
6. Enter the Code for the conference space (also listed on the conference room display (e.g.: 6671) (Figure 2).
   
   Figure 2:
   
   
7. A control ribbon will appear on your laptop. Click Present and your laptop will be available on the screen (See Figure 3).
   
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8. Features will enable other sharing, chatting, and collaboration tools.
9. Participants will allow you to see everyone connected to the session if multiple people are connected and sharing.
10. As participants join, the projection screen will split to accommodate the additional presenters. There is a maximum number of presenters available depending on the Kramer display model.
11. Click Stop Presenting to quit displaying or close the Via desktop application.

How to Get Help

Technical assistance is available through the Illinois State University Technology Support Center at:

• Phone: (309) 438-4357
• Email: SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu
• Submit a Request via Web Form: Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help
• Live Chat: Help.IllinoisState.edu/get-it-help