--- title: "How to Project Your NavVis Device Screen" slug: "howtoconnecttoyournavvisdevicewirelesslyusingvnc" description: "Learn how to wirelessly project your NavVis device screen for presentations or troubleshooting by connecting via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and enabling screen sharing." tags: ["Screen Sharing", "VNC Connection"] updated: 2025-11-06T13:36:45Z published: 2025-11-06T13:36:45Z canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/howtoconnecttoyournavvisdevicewirelesslyusingvnc" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledge.navvis.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Project Your NavVis Device Screen # Introduction This describes how to project your NavVis device screen for presentations or troubleshooting by connecting via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and enabling screen sharing. # Procedure ## 1 Connect your NavVis device to the internet - This can be done preferably via the Ethernet port. - Alternatively, Wi-Fi can be used following these instructions: [Connecting your NavVis device to Wi-Fi](/v1/docs/how-to-connect-your-navvis-device-to-wi-fi). - The NavVis device and the computer in use must be connected to the same internet network. ## 2 Exit the Mapping UI - Click the “**Exit**” button in the settings page of the Mapping UI. This takes you to the Ubuntu home screen![Settings menu displaying options for window view and application exit.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC1(1).png) ## 3 Turn on screen sharing - Optionally, a keyboard or mouse may be connected to the device to eliminate the need for the small display and make the setup easier. - From the VLX - Open the settings app.![Ubuntu interface displaying search results for settings and applications in the activities menu.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC2.png) - Select **Sharing**from the left hand menu, ensure the sharing icon is toggled on and click **Screen sharing**.![Settings menu showing screen sharing enabled and computer name configuration.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC3.png) - Toggle on Screen sharing.![Screen sharing settings showing options for password protection and network connections.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC4.png) - Connect via your computer. - From the MLX. - Open the settings app.![Settings menu displaying various application options and configurations for user preferences.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1742494456816.png) - Click **Sharin**g from the left hand menu and select **Remote Desktop**.![Settings menu showing Remote Desktop option and toggle switch for sharing features.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC6.png) - Click the check box **Enable Legacy VNC Protocol**.![Remote desktop settings showing VNC protocol and connection details for a computer.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC7.png) - Connect via your computer. ## 4 Connect via VNC on your computer - Linux - Download any VNC client (Tested on Remmina). - Add a new VNC connection using the Serial number of your device as the Server then click **Connect**.![Remote connection profile settings with server, username, and password fields highlighted.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1742498132708.png) - Enter the password (Should be “mapper” if the password on the device is unchanged).![Input field for entering VNC password with options to save password.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC9.png) - Connection established.![Screen sharing settings showing computer name, password, and network options for remote access.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC10.png) - MacOS - Download any VNC client (Tested on VNC connect). - Add a new VNC connection using the Serial number of your device as the Server the click **Connect**.![VNC Viewer interface showing connection options for hostname 'G10-003'.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC11.png) - Enter the password (Should be “mapper” if the password on the device is unchanged).![VNC Server authentication window requesting username and password for access.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/VNC12.png) - Click **Continue**on the security pop-up.![Warning about unencrypted VNC connection with server details and security notice.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1742498080844.png) - Connection established. ![Screen sharing settings with options for password protection and network connections displayed.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/3VNC13(1).png) - Windows - Download any VNC client (Tested on TightVNC). - Add a new VNC connection using the Serial number of your device as the Server then click **Connect**. ![TightVNC connection window showing remote host input and connection options.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1742498164620.png) - Enter the password (Should be “mapper” if the password on the device is unchanged). - Click **OK**. ![VNC authentication window displaying connection details and password input field.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/image-1742498196193.png) - Connection established. ![Screen sharing settings showing computer name and network options in Ubuntu interface.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/3VNC16(1).png) --- ### FAQ #### How can I connect my NavVis device to the internet? You can connect your NavVis device to the internet preferably via the Ethernet port or alternatively via Wi-Fi by following specific instructions. #### What should I do if I am connecting via Wi-Fi? If connecting via Wi-Fi, open a terminal and enter the command 'navvis-mapping-ui -wf' to ensure Wi-Fi remains connected when the Mapping UI is reopened. #### Do the NavVis device and computer need to be on the same network? Yes, the NavVis device and the computer being used must be connected to the same internet network. #### How do I enable screen sharing on my NavVis device? To enable screen sharing, open the settings app on your device, select Sharing, and toggle on Screen sharing. #### What VNC client should I use to connect to my NavVis device? You can use any VNC client; it has been tested on Remmina for Linux, VNC Connect for MacOS, and TightVNC for Windows.