Configuring IP via the Front Panel
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Checking IP Address Details in the Codec
1.Press the SETTINGS 
button.
2.Select Unit and press the 
button.
3.IP address details and other unit details are listed. Use the arrow up 
and down 
buttons to scroll and view all details listed.
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Important Note: See the Configuring IP Connections sections for more details about IP connections. For assistance with configuration of IPv4 or IPv6 network connections contact your IT Administrator. |
Ethernet and VLAN Configuration Options
The codec features two physical Ethernet port interfaces and up to four additional VLAN interfaces.
VLAN interfaces have features similar to physical Ethernet interfaces. However, your network administrator will need to configure VLAN support throughout your network for VLANs to be supported in your codec.
As an example, if only one physical Ethernet interface is available, VLANs can be used to operate SmartStream PLUS or separate codec Control and Streaming functions if required.
Following are a range of options which can be configured in the LAN menu. After completing configuration ensure you navigate to Apply Setting and press the button to apply the new settings.
Configure an IPv4 DHCP Address
By default the codec is programmed for DHCP-assigned IP addresses. DHCP IP addresses are automatically assigned and can change each time you connect to your Internet Service Provider or by a router on your local area network (LAN).
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select ETH1, ETH2 or a VLAN interface.
4.Select Usage and choose the appropriate control and/or streaming mode for the connection, then press the button.
5.Select IPv4 Mode and press the button.
6.Select DHCP and press the button.
7.Use the up navigation button to scroll to the top of the menu and select Apply Setting, then press the button to confirm the new settings.
Configure a Static IPv4 Address
Static IP addresses are fixed addresses which are recommended for studio installations. Using a static IP address ensures remote codecs can connect reliably using the same IP address over time.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select ETH1, ETH2 or a VLAN interface.
4.Select Usage and choose the appropriate control and/or streaming mode for the connection, then press the button.
5.Select IPv4 Mode and press the button.
6.Select Static and press the button.
7.Navigate to IPv4 Static and enter the IP address, then press the button.
8.Navigate to IPv4 Subnet and enter the Subnet Mask, then press the button.
9.Navigate to IPv4 Gateway and enter the Gateway details, then press the button.
10.Use the up navigation button to scroll to the top of the menu and select Apply Setting, then press the button to confirm the new settings.
11.Check the Unit Details menu to ensure the new static IP address has been entered correctly.
IPv6 Address Assignment
There are three IPv6 settings available for each Ethernet port on the codec and any VLANs which are configured.
1.Auto: An address is automatically assigned to the codec when you connect the codec to an IPv6 router. This process is similar to how an IPv4 DHCP address is assigned.
2.Manual: Select to manually enter IPv6 address details.
3.Off: Select to ignore IPv6 address details.
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Important Note: Select Off if you are not using IPv6 to connect to another device. This ensures your codec will attempt to connect using IPv4 at all times. |
To adjust this setting:
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select ETH1, ETH2 or a VLAN interface.
4.Select IPv6 Mode and press the button.
5.Select Auto, Manual or Off and press the button.
By default the codec is configured to allow the codec to automatically receive IPv6 address information from an IPv6 enabled router.
Manual IPv6 Address Assignment
Select Manual mode using the previous procedure and enter information into the IPv6 Static (Address), IPv6 Prefix and IPv6 Gateway fields in the codec to manually configure address details.
DNS Server
It is possible to specify Domain Name Server (DNS) settings to allow easy look up of codecs within the specified DNS Addresses or Domains section within the Web-GUI. This feature can be turned on or off in the LAN codec menu.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select ETH1, ETH2 or a VLAN interface.
4.Use the down navigation button to scroll to Auto DNS.
5.Press the button to toggle between Yes and No.
VLAN ID (VLAN configuration only)
The VLAN ID is encapsulated in IP packets to facilitate routing throughout your network.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select a VLAN interface.
4.Select Usage and press the button.
5.Select the mode of operation for this VLAN (e.g. Control & Streaming, Streaming only, Control Only) and press the button.
6.Use the down navigation button to scroll to VLAN ID.
7.Press the button to enter a number between 1-4094 inclusive.
8.Press the button to confirm this setting.
VLAN Priority (VLAN configuration only)
The VLAN Priority setting represents a prioritization scheme for forwarding data packets throughout Virtual Local Area Networks.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select a VLAN interface.
4.Select Usage and press the button.
5.Select the mode of operation for this VLAN (e.g. Control & Streaming, Streaming only, Control Only) and press the button.
6.Use the down navigation button to scroll to VLAN Priority.
7.Press the button to enter a number from 0 to 7 inclusive.
8.Press the button to confirm this setting.
VLAN Interface (VLAN configuration only)
This setting applies the VLAN settings to a physical Ethernet port in the codec.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Use the navigation buttons on the front panel to select LAN and press the button.
3.Use the down navigation button to select a VLAN interface.
4.Select Usage and press the button.
5.Select the mode of operation for this VLAN (e.g. Control & Streaming, Streaming only, Control Only) and press the button.
6.Use the down navigation button to scroll to Interface.
7.Press the button to select ETH1 or ETH2, then press the button.