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IT management of ViewSonic devices with a simple dashboard

Manager

IT management of ViewSonic devices with a simple dashboard

Remote Desktop

Remote Desktop is a feature that allows admin to remotely control a Manager Advanced licensed device. This saves IT admin unnecessary trips to a physical device by troubleshooting devices from the Manager console in a new tab.

Remote Desktop whitelisting requirements

The following services must be whitelisted in order to enable use of the remote desktop feature (Manager Advanced users only):

  • TCP 443 for mrtc.myviewboard.cloud
  • TCP 443 for getice.myviewboard.cloud

Allow access to the following from the internet (WAN):

  • TCP 443 for ice.myviewboard.cloud
  • TCP 3478 for ice.myviewboard.cloud
  • UDP 3478 for ice.myviewboard.cloud

Peer-to-peer connection should be allowed (optional, but enables better performance):

  • 1024-65535 UDP
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Enabling Remote Desktop

  1. Go to the  All Devices page.
  2. Locate your desired Advanced device.
    Option: Filter to an Advanced device-only view by pressing .
  3. On the Remote Control on the right, press the Remote Desktop button .
  4. A new tab will open where you can navigate your ViewBoard from your desktop with your mouse cursor.

Remote Desktop is enabled through the remote control of a Manager Advanced device.

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REMOTE DESKTOP DEVICE SUPPORT

This feature is only available for select devices. Check device support information in our device capability chart.

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TIME OUT NOTICE

Please note, Remote Desktop will time out after 30 minutes of inactivity. To continue using Remote Desktop, simply initiate it following the instructions above.

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