ViewCast 4100 System requirements, Specifications, Installing additional software, User Interface

Niagara 4100 User Guide

If any components are missing or damaged, do not continue with the installation. Contact the ViewCast reseller from which you purchased your Niagara 4100 streaming media appliance for assistance in obtaining any missing parts or for parts replacement.

System requirements

Ensure your computer meets the following system requirements.

Browser Interface	Any Internet Explorer (IE)-based computer, workstation, or laptop that
	interfaces to a dynamic host configuration protocol/domain name
	server (DHCP/DNS)-compatible network
User Interface	High-speed Internet, dial-up, and mobile device users

Specifications

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Intel i7 processor

4 GB RAM or larger HDD (160 GB or larger) Osprey 710e HD technology 4.5” H x 8” W x 12” D)

8 lbs (3.6 kg)

90 W power supply

Installing additional software

The Niagara appliances run an embedded version of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system (OS), which is a sub-set of the normal retail version. The Microsoft License agreement limits the use of the system to what the machine is designed to do.

The Microsoft Update process is turned off by default to prevent interruptions during live streaming events. It is also not advised to use a Windows 7 installation CD to add features to the system or the appliance may fail.

You may load additional software on the appliance; however, ViewCast does not support this additional software. You also need to ensure the primary drive is not full or the appliance will fail. In the event of a problem, you may need to perform a Factory Restore, which returns the appliance to the original software load. You may save the current encoder profiles and reload them when the Factory Restore is complete.

You can perform a Factory Restore at any time. This process returns the appliance to the software load that came with the appliance. Perform a Factory Restore if the appliance becomes unstable due to installed applications, viruses, etc. Please refer to the user guide for instructions.

ViewCast Support can provide assistance should the appliance fail to start. In most cases, you can restore an appliance to operation without returning it to ViewCast. There is a fee in the event a user returns an appliance due to applications the user installed or if the appliance failed because the primary partition (drive C) is full.

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