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ViewSonic: Connecting Your ViewBoard to WiFi

Step-by-step Instructions

So you tried to connect your ViewSonic Panel (ViewBoard) to the Wi-Fi, and it asked for a password... except that we currently have open Wi-Fi access that doesn't require a password. And your ViewBoard insists you type a password. But trust me, there is NO password. Here's how to connect it.

Step 1

Click on Settings.

A blue gear icon with a green circle inside, labeled 'Settings'.

If you have clicked on Settings, proceed to step 2. 

 

If you can't find settings, disconnect your computer from any cables to the board. Look for the menu on either side. Here is a picture of that menu pop out icon on the right side:

A close-up of a blue play button on a white background.

When you click on that menu pop out icon, the menu pops out.

The Settings icon should be on that bar (if you see it, click it and proceed to Step 2, below). Otherwise, click on the Home button:

Now you should see the gear icon for settings on the screen.

If you still don't see the gear icon, in the middle of your screen there should be an assortment of icons, so scroll down in that box until you see the settings icon that looks like a gear.

A blue house icon with a green window.

If you need help navigating the application area (the assortment of icons mentioned above) this gray box area provides more information; if you are comfortable with this area, feel free to skip down to Step 2 below this grayed area.

This is what the area looks like in general:

A ViewBoard screen displays the date and time, along with icons for folders, a whiteboard, and a display.

Click on the triangle below the icons.

A finger points to a downward arrow on a screen with icons for Folders, myViewBoard Whiteboard, and myViewBoard Display.

That should cause the application box to expand out fully.

A computer screen displaying a menu of icons, including folders, a whiteboard, a browser, and cloud storage.

You may see the Settings icon, or like above, you may not. The elevator bar on the right can be used to scroll down.

A hand points to a Miracast icon on a touchscreen.

Scroll down until you see the Settings icon.

A computer screen displays a menu of options for a myViewBoard application, including folders, whiteboard, display, manager, PIP, record, screen lock, settings, split screen, vCastReceiver, and vSweeper.

Step 2

Click on the settings icon.

You should now see this on your screen.

A ViewBoard settings menu with options for network & internet, filesharing, display, and preferences.

On the Network & Internet section, click Wi-Fi.

This will bring up the Wi-Fi settings:

A blue screen with a Wi-Fi settings menu, showing the Wi-Fi is currently off.

If status is off, as shown above, you cannot add a network. Please make sure status is ON by toggling (touching) the slider switch near the word status:

A blue screen with the text 'Status: On' and a green toggle switch in the 'on' position. The text 'Available networks' is also displayed with a refresh icon.

Make sure status is ON before proceeding to step 3.

Step 3

Click on Add Network.

A blue screen with a white button that says 'Add network'.

Question: I already see PCS Air in the list of available networks. Do I still need to "Add network"?

Answer: If you want your ViewBoard on Wi-Fi, YES.

Step 4

Once you completed step 3, you now should see the Add Network dialog box and onscreen keyboard.

A computer screen displaying a network connection setup window with a keyboard below.

In the Network Name field, type PCS Air using the onscreen keyboard. The upward pointing arrows function as Shift keys.

Leave security as none.

Your Add Network box should look like this:

A screen displaying a network configuration menu with options for network name, security, and advanced options.

Question: Does capitalization matter?

Answer: Yes, just like in English class.  PCS Air.

Click Save.

You should now be connected to PCS Air. If it didn't auto-join, click on PCS Air, and you should see that you are connected.

A blue screen displaying 'Available networks' with a refresh icon and a checkmark next to 'PCS Air - Connected'.

What is my ViewBoard's Device Name?

In order to send sound to your ViewSonic ViewBoard, you need to know the board's device name.

 

Click on the triangle at the side of your board; this pops up a menu.

 A close-up of a blue play button on a white background.

Click on the house icon.

A blue house icon with a green window.

You should be out here:

A ViewBoard screen displays the date and time, along with icons for folders, a whiteboard, and a display.

 

Look for, and then click on the vcast app.  That box is scrollable, like so:

A hand points to a Miracast icon on a touchscreen.

When you click on the VCast app, that should get you to a screen where on the left side, it says Device Name. In the image below, the device name is Cast-1843:

A blue screen with the text 'ViewBoard® Cast' and a password entry field displaying 'GELR74'.

Once you have found the Device Name, that's where you want your sound output to go. Click the two sliders on your menu bar:

A screenshot of a Mac computer's control center showing options for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirDrop, Focus, Screen Mirroring, Display, Sound, and Music.

Go down to sound. Apple hides the > arrow, but if you hover over it, an arrow in the right appears. Click the >

A sound settings menu with a slider to adjust volume and a button to access more options.
Under output, choose your device's name, such as Cast-1843, but I doubt that's your device's name. You need to use yours. In our office, ours is called vCastAudio

A computer screen shows a sound settings menu with options for output devices, including MacBook Pro Speakers, DELL U2718Q, vCastAudio, and MWest Office.

Once you have selected the proper device, you should hear sound.

 

If you used vCast Sender, you can send via that app, or if you used HDMI, then reseat the cable to return to your laptop's desktop.

ViewSonic Frequently Asked Questions

Note: each question links to an answer on ViewSonic’s website.

How do I solve blank screen while sharing the display by ViewBoard Cast after upgraded MacOS to 10.15.2?

  • Please note that if you’re receiving a blank screen on versions of MacOS higher than 10.15.2, this still might help you.

How to Apply Geolocation Permission on MacOS 14.0 (Sonoma)?

  • The teacher leased laptops distributed in Spring of 2024 were issued with MacOS 14.3 (or higher).

Should I choose “Agree” when 1st time casting from vCastSender on a MacOS to IFP?

  • IFP is an abbreviation for Interactive Flat Panel (it means the same as your ViewSonic ViewBoard).

Why do I get a black screen when using Vcast and YouTube/Amazon Prime/Netflix?

Why should I enable "vCast" via: Security & Privacy > Privacy > Accessibility?