If you are having issues seeing the Computer Name of the PC running iVGA Pro Follow the Directions below:
Check the Computer Name and WorkGroup:
For Windows XP PC:
1. From the Desktop, Right Click on My Computer and Select Properties.
2. Click the tab “Computer Name
3. Click the “Change” button towards the bottom to change the Computer name or workgroup.
For Windows Vista or 7 PC:
1. From the Desktop, Right Click on My Computer and Select Properties.
2. Towards the bottom Click on “change settings”
3. Click the “Change” button towards the bottom to change the Computer name or workgroup.
Instructions to Set IP address Manually:
For Windows Vista or 7 PC:
1. Click on Start down in the toolbar, then scroll up to Control Panel.
NOTE:In the upper right of the control panel, make sure you are viewing by Large or Small Icons.
2. In the Control Panel, Click Network and Sharing Center.
3. Approximately ¼ the way down the screen, Click Local Area Connection. This will open the Local Area Connection Status.
4. Click Properties in the bottom left.
5. Select “Internet Protocol Version 4” (TCP/IPv4) and then Click Properties
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6. Under the General Tab, select the option “Use the following IP address:”
Fill in the following information:
- IP address: “192.168.0.10”
- Subnet Mask: “255.255.255.0”
- Default Gateway: “192.168.0.1”
7. Click OK, then close the rest of the open windows and restart the PC.
For Windows XP PC:
1. Ensure the PC running LiveText is connected to the TriCaster via a standard Ethernet cable.
2. Click the Start icon, then Control Panel.
Make sure you are viewing the Control Panel in Classic View. You can switch by clicking Switch in the upper left hand of the control panel.
3. Click Network Connections.
4. Right Click on “Local Area Connection” and Select Properties.
5. Highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then Click Properties.
6. Under the General Tab, select the option “Use the following IP address:”
Fill in the following information:
- IP address: “192.168.0.10”
- Subnet Mask: “255.255.255.0”
- Default Gateway: “192.168.0.1”
7. Click OK, then close the rest of the open windows and restart the PC.
For TriCaster:
***Depending on the Model TriCaster, exit to Windows or Admin and follow the steps for Windows 7 or Windows XP. Make sure you set the IP address to be 1 digit different than the other computer. Example: LiveText computer IP address is set to 192.168.0.10, make sure the TriCaster IP address is set to 192.168.0.11.
If you are able to see the Device inside of the TriCaster but it displays Black disable Firewall and UAC settings on both devices.
User Account Control Settings
In the “User Account Control Settings” window, drag the slider down to the “Never Notify” setting. Click “OK” when you’re done.
Disable Windows Firewalls Settings
Go to Control Panel>All control Panel Items>Network and Sharing>Select Turn Window Firewall on or off>Disable all Firewall settings. 
Then reboot both devices.
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