VBrick Systems v4.1 manual Getting Started, Overview

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Topics in this chapter

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1. Connect the IPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Configure Network Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Login to IWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4. Select a Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Overview

VBrick's EtherneTV Media Distribution System provides the ability to view live and stored WM (Windows Media) streams directly on a television or monitor by using the ETV IP Receiver. The IP Receiver is integrated with the EtherneTV Portal Server and the ETV video-on-demand (VOD) servers to enable viewing of stored and live WM streams. The IP Receiver can also be deployed as a standalone decoder without the need for a Portal Server.

As explained on the following pages, the IPR can be configured to operate in one of three modes: Portal Server, Local (standalone), Local-Fullscreen(standalone). When the installation includes a Portal Server, the IPR is directed to the Portal Server for user control—the graphics and user interface reside on the ETV Portal Server. When the IPR is deployed independently of the Portal Server, it comes equipped (in Local mode) with a user interface and internal graphics. The IP Receiver can be configured using a standard web browser.

Figure 1. Ethernet-TV Media Distribution System

VBrick WM IP Receiver Admin Guide 1