VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide (Continued)
a.Configure the network settings of a control PC so that it is using an IP address within 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the control PC to the
b.Open a web browser on the control PC and type in the
IP address of the VNM Enterprise Controller into the address bar (for example, http://192.168.254.254). The login screen appears in the browser (see figure 2).
c.Enter the appropriate username and password.
NOTE: The default username is admin. By default,
no password is required. Entries are case sensitive.
d.Click Login or press the <Enter> key. The Devices page appears (see figure 3).
e.From the Devices page, click the Configuration tab. The Configuration page appears.
f.From the Configuration page, click the Network link (see figure 4).
g.Change the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway fields as necessary. The MTU field does not need to be changed. Click Apply Changes, located at the lower right corner of the web page, to save the configuration. The VNM Enterprise Controller restarts. The controller network settings are properly configured after powering up.
h.Configure the IP address of the control PC so that it is within the address range of the VNM Enterprise Controller.
NOTE: Complete this step only if the IP address of the
VNM Enterprise Controller is using a network prefix or subnet other than 192.168.254.xxx.
i.If necessary, restart the control PC to save the configuration.
Figure 2. Enterprise Controller Login Page
Figure 3. Devices Page
Figure 4. Network Configuration Page
Step 6 — Set Up the VNM Enterprise Controller as the System Controller
a.Click the Configuration tab. The Configuration page appears (if login is required, follow steps 5b through 5e).
b.From the Configuration page, click the System config link (see figure 5).
c.From the Protocol
NOTES: • The default transport protocol is unicast.
• Unicast supports up to four simultaneous streams from a single encoder.
• TCP supports a single stream from a single encoder.
• Multicast supports a single stream that can be used by multiple decoders. This protocol requires a network that supports Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping for correct operation.
d.Ensure that the Clean Switch option is checked to enable smooth transitions when switching between
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f. | Click Add. Enter the IP address of the VNM Enterprise |
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