Defining the Network Properties | ViewCast 2120 guide

Chapter 2: Easy Setup

Defining the Network Properties

Table 9 provides Network Properties and the actions you can choose for each. To view this window, click Configuration  Network Properties, then click Use the following IP information.

Table 9. Network Properties Window Options

Field	Action

Network Cards

Description

Obtain an IP address automatically or Use the following IP information

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

Preferred DNS Server

Options include primary NIC and secondary NIC

Describes the NIC option

Click one of the radio buttons to either obtain an IP address automatically or use input IP information (user inputs). Refer to IP Address field below for information on setting your own IP address.

Input or accept the default static IP address. Press Enter to accept your selection.

NOTE: You can only perform this action and the next four (Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS Server) if you click Use the following IP information. You must click Submit to save any changes.

Input or accept the default. Press Enter to accept your selection.

Input or accept the Default Gateway. Press Enter to accept your selection.

Input or accept the default preferred domain name server (DNS). Press Enter to accept your selection.

Alternate DNS Server	Input or accept the default alternate domain name server
	(DNS). Press Enter to accept your selection.
Advanced Settings On	∙ You may accept the default workstation identifier
	(Advanced Setting on field).
	∙ You may alternately enter a new computer name by
	clicking the underlined computer name to go to the
	Machine Properties window and click Edit to change
	the computer name. Click Submit to change the name.

	NOTE: If you change the computer name, you must
	reboot the system after you submit it.

MAC Address	View the default Media Access Control (MAC) address.

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Document Number 40-03266-02-A Date February Niagara Page Preface Copyrights Warranties Corporate Contact InformationDisclaimer Niagara Technical Support ViewCast USA Support For the period of one year 12 months from date Preface Contents Perform Basic Operations Index Contents Product Description ViewCast Niagara Conventions for This Guide AudienceGuide Conventions Description Example Bold text Rack Mount Safety Instructions FCC Notice Environmental Notices About This Guide Niagara 2120 User Guide About This Guide Overview Media Appliance Functions Package Contents Install OverviewPrerequisites Specifications System Requirements IMPORTANT! Use this only when the system does not respond Niagara 2120 Front Panel Control Button Name Description IMPORTANT! This option deletes all previously set profiles Headphone Review the Niagara 2120 Rear Panel Rear Panel Connection Descriptions Connecting the Niagara Configure Connections Step Action ∙ System Configuration Modify the system Niagara 2120 Menu Bar Commands∙ Niagara 2120 Properties View details on Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Flow Niagara 2120 Browser Windows Easy Setup Web Interface Connect the Power Source Easy First Time SetupConnecting to an Electrical Power Source Step Action Performing the Initial Start Up First Start Up Session Welcome Connecting to an IP Network Connect to Network Defining the Network Properties Advanced Setting on fieldNetwork Properties Window Options Field Action Field Action Easy Setup Logging Logging Welcome Window Viewing All Encoders Encoders Window Encoder Options Description Starting an Encoder Starting an Encoder Step Action Stopping an Encoder Stopping an Encoder Encoders Window Editing an Adobe Flash H.264 Encoder Flash Encoder Properties Video Tab Configuring Video Input Settings Step Action Video Tab Custom Fields ∙ Inverse Telecine ∙ None∙ Auto ∙ Motion Adaptive Audio Tab Configuring Audio Settings Step Action Audio Tab Output Tab Configuring Output Settings Step Action Output Tab Save to File Location Settings Tab 264 Settings Tab Configuring H.264 Settings Step Action Viewing Encoder Groups Indicates the CPU usage Starting an Encoder Group Stopping an Encoder Group Creating Encoder Groups Editing Encoder Groups Step Description Stopping Encoding Starting an Encoder Group With the Stream ButtonStart Encoding Step Action Power Off the Niagara Shutdown Configuring Niagara 2120 Properties Machine Properties Window Changing Computer Name Changing Computer Name Step Action Changing the Login Password From the Factory Default Properties Section Changing Login Password Step Action Restoring the Login Password to the Factory Default Configuring Alerts Configuring Network Properties Configuring Network Cards Configuring IP Address Configuring Advanced Settings Network Network Links Network Link Icon Description System Configuration Settings System Configuration Setting Current System Configuration Configuring Email Settings Configuring Default Directory Setting Setting the High Temperature Alert Setting CPU Thresholds Setting SimulStream Filters Restoring Niagara 2120 Factory Defaults Restore Factory Defaults Niagara 2120 User Guide Viewing the Activity Log Fields Description Displays a description of the activity Viewing Alerts Connecting an External Storage Device Using the Niagara SCX Interface Appendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Appendix Advanced Settings for H.264 Default Settings Value Setting Value CBR Newscast Settings Value CBR Newscast Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Sports Settings Value CBR Sports Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization CBR Action Settings Value CBR Action SceneChangeDetectThreshold TrellisRDQuantization Mobile Settings Value Mobile Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Newscast Settings Value VBR Newscast Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Sports Settings Value VBR Sports Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization VBR Action Settings Value VBR Action Setting Value TrellisRDQuantization Explanation of Settings SettingsSetting Explanation Is no reason to use it Setting Explanation Setting Explanation Other Settings Other Settings Use motion prediction from future frames as well. This value CPU Threshold field Edit Encoder Groups Editing Encoder Groups High Temperature Alert field Niagara SCX User Guide Niagara 2120 User Guide Viewcast.com