VBrick Systems VB4000, VB6000, VB5000 manual Management Tools, VBrick Tool Description

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Chapter 3

Management Tools

Overview

The Integrated Web Server (IWS) configuration tool is an intuitive GUI based management tool and VBrick recommends using IWS as the primary means of managing VBrick appliances. You can also use any of the following tools to manage a VBrick:

Table 1. VBrick Management Tools

VBrick Tool	Description

IWS	The IWS Integrated Web Server allows quick and secure control
	through the VBrick's IP interface. See Integrated Web Server on
	page 33.

Front Panel Edit	Front Panel Editing with the use of the IR remote control device. See
	Front Panel Edit on page 12.

VBDirectory	VB6000 software ships with VBDirectory, an application that
	facilitates finding and accessing all VBricks on a network. A major
	feature of this application is that it acts as a user-friendly front-end for
	IWS. For more information, see the VBDirectory User Guide.

Command Line	CLI Command Line Interface management through the VBrick's
	COM2 serial port. See Connecting with HyperTerminal on page 49 or
	through Telnet. See Connecting with Telnet on page 50.

SNMP	SNMP commands through VBrick's IP interface, including SNMP
	Traps.

VBSDK	VBrick provides an SDK that lets third-party developers build custom
	applications to manage VBricks using HTML or compiled applications.
	See the VBrick SDK User Guide for detailed information.

Note There is only one active editing session allowed at any time in a single appliance. In IWS it is possible to exit a session which still in Edit mode. Other users then must determine whether or not to log off the previous editor. For that reason, it is recommended that all editing sessions be ended directly. Telnet, CLI and SNMP automatically log the Editor off when you exit the program.

Integrated Web Server

The main card has an embedded Web Server that allows the user to manage VBricks by configuring appliances from an external browser. This allows network managers to remotely configure and monitor the appliances from virtually anywhere in the world. Currently, only Microsoft Internet Explorer is supported and other browsers may not give acceptable results. Netscape is not actively supported though many of the features may work. VBrick Systems recommends using Internet Explorer 5.5, Service Pack 2 or better. The user connects to IWS

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Contents VB4000-5000-6000 Series Network Video Appliances Copyright Contents Command Line Interface Using the IR RemoteIntegrated Web Server Index VB6000 ReferenceContents For More Information OrganizationFont Conventions Getting HelpPrinter-Friendly Topics in this chapter Setup OverviewCOM Using the Quick Start GuideConnect Output to a Video Monitor Appliance SetupConnect an Audio/Video Input Source Get the IP Address from a Dhcp Server Power-on the ApplianceConnect to the IP Network Set the IP AddressSet the IP Address with HyperTerminal Set the IP Address with the Remote ControlVerify Operation Install StreamPlayer PlusVerify Mpeg 4 Operation Verify Mpeg 2 OperationVerify WM Operation StreamPlayer Plus Overview Installing a System UpgradePassword button VBrick Tool Description Management ToolsVBDirectory Front Panel EditManagement Tools Simple Network Management Protocol TelnetVBrick SDK VBrick Systems, Inc Video Basics Understanding I, B, P Frames, Delay, and SynchronizationMPEG-2 Encoder Compression Reference Distance Group of Pictures GOPInterrelationship GOP Length N Reference Frame Distance MPEG-2 DelayMPEG-4 Audio Receiver Sensitivity Transmit PowerMPEG-2 Audio MPEG-4 Encoder CompressionGetting the Best Video Assigning Multicast Addresses IP Address Configuration using Host NamesVideo Resolution Network ConsiderationsPriority Level Type of Service IP Differentiated Services DiffservEthernet IP Typical ApplicationsVBrick Video Stream Handling Network JitterOne-Way Broadcast and Desktop Streaming Two-Way Interactive Conferencing Serial Port Passthrough VBrick AccessoriesHow Passthrough Works Serial Port Passthrough Using Telnet Embedded Web Browser Mpeg FeaturesBillboard Picture-in-PictureWM Features VBrick Systems, Inc Integrated Web Server Using IWSUser Level Default User Name Default Password Privileges LoginWelcome Screen Option Description Menu OptionsMaking Changes View ModeEdit Mode RebootingLogout Using Apply, Revert, and DefaultsMultiple Applies Serving Custom ASX and Html FilesVBrick Systems, Inc Key Description Front Panel EditDialog Window Description Error Message DescriptionMPEG-2/MPEG-4 Remote Control Controlling a VBStar Button Description Icon Description Controlling VBrick FeaturesPicture In Picture BillboardConference Guide Program Guide WM Remote ControlConnection Modes Connecting with HyperTerminalConnecting with Telnet MIB-Based Command Line Interface Finding VBrick Parameters Command ResponseUsing a MIB Browser Setting VBrick ParametersLogging Using Get/Set Table Commands Using Get/Set Variable CommandsBeginning or Ending an Edit Session VBrick Stab vbrickSlot1EncoderHttpPushEnable.3=2 Applying Changes Error HandlingSaving Changes Example 1 Set Variable CLI ExamplesExample 5 Set Table Variables Example 2 Get VariableExample 3 Set Multiple Variables Example 4 Get Table VariablesCLI Sample Script Forever Menu-Based Command Line Interface Setting and Changing Parameters Editing Configuration ParametersSelecting Parenthetical Items Setting System Date and TimeOther Editing Keys Using SpacesSeries Decoder Models VBrick Appliance ModelsVB6000 Series Encoder ModelsExpanded Vbssm Activity LED VB6000 Expanded VbssmSequence Color Description Pin Function Direction Device InterfacesRS-232/422/485 COM Port Pinouts Solid. Indicates no Video In otherwise the LED is offVideo-In and Video-Out Composite Power In Entry InterfacePower Out Exit Interface Ethernet PortPin Description Type Video-In and Video-Out S-Video InterfaceAudioMate Audio In and Audio OutVpp Balanced Relay Port Activity LED Event TriggeringChange RTS/DTR Control to Force On and click Apply VBrick Systems, Inc Index Index

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