Web User Interface, Front Panel LCD, Initial Start-Up

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The jack labeled 100/1000 is for the compressed streams, which is normally connected to a Wide Area Network link. It automatically adapts its rate to the port at the other end of the connection.

For both jacks, the iPort’s Ethernet mode is set permanently to AUTO, so the other end must be, as well. (Problems can result if the other end is set to 100BT or 1000BT.)

Usually, these jacks are connected to an Ethernet switch or an IP router and a PC is connected to a spare jack on one of these to support the Web control interface. An Ethernet cross-cable can be used for a temporary direct connection to a PC, allowing configuration.

Cat 5e cables may be used for the Livewire connection, though we recommend Cat 6 when possible. The 100/1000 connection may be Cat 5e if used with a 100BT port at the other end, or Cat 6 when the other end is 1000BT (gigabyte).

Front Panel LCD

The front panel LCD gives basic status indication. Together with the adjacent knob, it lets you enter IP values during initial set-up.

Initial Start-Up

Since all user interface is via a Web browser, the first step is to set the iPort’s IP number and netmask values. There are two ways to do this:

♦♦ Using the iPort’s default IP address, which is displayed on the LCD, connect a PC di- rectly (via a cross-cable or small Ethernet switch) and change the values to your network’s requirements with the Web interface. Since the WAN port’s Web access is disabled by default, you would use the LW Ethernet port.

♦♦ Set the IP values you need using the LCD/knob front panel interface. Note that it only allows changing the values for the LW port, but that is what you need, anyway. Then, when you have Web access, configure the WAN values to your requirements.

Web User Interface

The iPort contains a Web server to support a PC with Web browser for configuration and control. We’ve tested with MS Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, and Apple Safari. Java must be installed in your browser so that dynamic functions such as meters will work.

Point your browser to the iPort by entering the unit’s IP address, like this: http://192.168.1.7. You will be asked for a user name and password. The defaults are:

♦♦ User name: user

♦♦ Password: <blank>

When the home page is opened, you will see a top-level menu with the following links:

♦♦ Codec configuration - Enable / disable codec instances, assign Livewire channels and link addresses, set options, display status.

♦♦ V-Mixer and V-mode- Display virtual mixer and V-Mode modules settings. ♦♦ Stream Statistics - Display incoming stream performance statistics.

♦♦ Network - Set host name, IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address.

♦♦ System - Display system and network status. Configuration backup / restore / reset to