Monroe Electronics R189se User Manual
Digital Emergency Alert System
Encoder/Decoder
Users Manual
Model R189SE
Version 2.6-0
March 27, 2015
Monroe Electronics, Inc.
100 Housel Avenue
Lyndonville, NY 14098
FCC Information
FCC ID: R8VDASDEC-1EN
The One-Net is fully compliant with FCC Part 11.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his/her own expense.
Copyright © 2015
Monroe Electronics, LLC
All Rights Reserved.
One-Net is a Trademark of Monroe Electronics, LLC
Chyron CODI is a Trademark of Chyron Corporation
NDU is a Trademark of Vela Inc.
All other Trademarks are hereby acknowledged.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Monroe Electronics, Inc.
100 Housel Avenue
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Sales: Technical support:
Jim Heminway
Office: 585-765-2254 (ext. 108) Office: 585-765-2254
jfheminway@monroe-electronics.com
TableofContents
1 Getting Started with the One-NetSE ................................................................................. 1
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 User Manual ................................................................................................................. 3
2 One-NetSE Hardware and Setup ........................................................................................ 4
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 LCD 4
2.2.2 Status LED’s ................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Back Panel Connectors .............................................................................................. 5
2.4 Audio Wiring ................................................................................................................. 5
2.5 Video Wiring ................................................................................................................. 6
2.6 GPIO Output relays ..................................................................................................... 6
2.7 MPEG Encoder Card Wiring ...................................................................................... 6
3 One-NetSE Operation ........................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Power Up, User Interface and Initial Setup ............................................................. 7
3.1.1 Directly connecting a networked host computer ..................................................................... 7
3.1.2 LAN connection with a networked host computer ................................................................... 8
3.2 Web Server Login ........................................................................................................ 8
4 SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Setup > Server: Server Configuration ...................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Main/License .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.2 Configuration Mgmt ................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Upgrade....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.4 Options ........................................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Setup > Network: ....................................................................................................... 18
4.2.1 Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 18
4.2.2 Security ....................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Proxy 26
4.3 Setup > Time: One-NetSE Clock and NTP ............................................................. 26
4.4 Setup > Users ............................................................................................................. 28
4.5 Setup > Email ............................................................................................................. 30
4.5.1 Email Server ............................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.2 Event Email ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.5.3 Decoder Email ............................................................................................................................ 32
4.5.4 Encoder Email ............................................................................................................................ 33
4.6 Setup > Audio: Audio Levels and Tone Testing ................................................... 33
4.6.1 Output Levels/Tests .................................................................................................................. 34
4.6.2 Radio Tuners .............................................................................................................................. 36
4.6.3 Decoder Audio ........................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.4 Encoder Audio ............................................................................................................................ 40
4.7 Setup > Video/CG: Video/Character Generator Configuration. ......................... 42
4.7.1 Serial Port Configuration .......................................................................................................... 42
4.7.2 Video Output Configuration ...................................................................................................... 42
4.8 Setup > Decoder ........................................................................................................ 43
4.8.1 Setup Decoder > Forwarding ................................................................................................... 43
4.8.2 Local Access Forwarding ......................................................................................................... 47
4.8.3 Custom Message Forwarding .................................................................................................. 48
4.9 Setup > Encoder ........................................................................................................ 49
4.9.1 Setup Encoder > General ......................................................................................................... 49
4.9.2 Setup Encoder > Required Tests ............................................................................................ 53
4.10 Setup > Net Alerts ..................................................................................................... 54
4.10.1 DVS168 ....................................................................................................................................... 54
4.10.2 EAS NET ..................................................................................................................................... 56
4.10.3 CAP Decode ............................................................................................................................... 65
4.10.4 DVS644 (SCTE18) .................................................................................................................... 71
4.10.5 Stream MPEG ............................................................................................................................ 75
4.10.6 Hub Controller (R190 and R190A) .......................................................................................... 76
5 Decoder................................................................................................................................. 79
5.1 Decoded Alerts ........................................................................................................... 79
5.2 Forwarded Event Status ........................................................................................... 82
5.3 Originated and Forwarded Alerts ............................................................................ 82
5.4 All Alerts ...................................................................................................................... 82
6 Encoder................................................................................................................................. 83
6.1 Send Alert ................................................................................................................... 83
6.1.1 General EAS ............................................................................................................................... 85
6.1.2 Send Alert ................................................................................................................................... 87
6.1.3 One-Button EAS ........................................................................................................................ 88
6.2 Originated Alerts ........................................................................................................ 88
7 Testing One-NetSE Encoding and Decoding ............................................................... 89
8 Server .................................................................................................................................... 89
8.1 Server > Help: Server Help ...................................................................................... 89
8.1.1 About One-NetSE: One-NetSE EAS Encoder/Decoder Platform .......................................... 89
8.1.2 About EAS: The Emergency Alert System............................................................................. 89
8.1.3 EAS Message Protocol ............................................................................................................. 90
8.1.4 EAS Codes: EAS Code Table ................................................................................................. 90
8.2 Server > Status: One-NetSE Server Status ............................................................ 90
8.3 Server > Logs: Server Logs ..................................................................................... 90
8.3.1 Web Session Log: One-NetSE EAS Encoder/Decoder Platform ......................................... 90
8.3.2 Operation Log ............................................................................................................................. 90
8.3.3 Operating System Log .............................................................................................................. 90
8.3.4 Security Log ................................................................................................................................ 90
8.3.5 Boot Log ...................................................................................................................................... 90
8.3.6 Email Log .................................................................................................................................... 90
9 Typical Tasks ...................................................................................................................... 91
Originating/Encoding an Alert ............................................................................................ 91
Retrieving the Logged Alerts in your One-Net ................................................................. 93
Retrieving your One-Net OpLog: ....................................................................................... 94
Installing a license key ........................................................................................................ 94
Backing up the One-Net configuration file ........................................................................ 95
Uploading an audio file in a One-Net ................................................................................ 95
10 Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................................... 97
Baseband System ................................................................................................................ 97
Comb System ....................................................................................................................... 98
KeyWest Crawl System ....................................................................................................... 99
KeyWest Crawl System with Starmu............................................................................... 100
KeyWest Crawl System with Starmu............................................................................... 101
R194 Crawl System ........................................................................................................... 102
Appendix .................................................................................................................................. 103
One-NetSE Peripherals ...................................................................................................... 107
Vela NDU 107
Other character generators .....................................................................................................................107
The Emergency Alert System .......................................................................................... 108
Purpose 108
Operation 108
Management 108
Your responsibility as a cable provider ..................................................................................................109
1 Getting Started with the One-NetSE
1.1 Introduction
The One-NetSE is an Emergency Alert System (EAS) Digital Encoder/Decoder platform. The
One-NetSE is built with the latest digital PC computer technology. The One-NetSE
encoding/decoding technology is software based, and is built upon the Linux OS. The One-
SE
core hardware is a standard PC motherboard and digital audio sound cards. The One-
Net
SE
Net
is easy to upgrade, not requiring custom ROMS. The One-NetSE also exploits the
benefits of modern network technology. It is fully operable over a LAN using secure network
protocols. In addition, it supports existing methods of device control using a serial port. The
One-NetSE is representative of the continuing advance of PC hardware into technological
areas that only a few years ago required custom hardware.
1.2 Features
The One-NetSE provides a number of features for easier management of FCC EAS
requirements. The One-NetSE has been designed to improve the EAS system for Radio and
TV broadcasters, Cable TV Headend facilities, LP1 and LP2 designated stations, and Public
Safety and Emergency Service personnel.
One-NetSE hardware specs
2x20 backlit LCD display for monitoring unit and decoder status
Operational status LED
Alert decoding/output LED
Cool running, low power CPU
Two ethernet ports for network access
Base unit has 3 “F” connector antenna inputs for up to 3 internal AM/FM/ NOAA
radios
SSD drive
3.5mm mini-jack stereo audio output port
3.5mm mini-jack microphone input
1 RS-232 Serial port, supports numerous existing EAS character generator protocols.
USB ports will support extra serial ports, printers, modems, wireless Ethernet, flash
drives, etc.
VGA out for console or desktop GUI interface
One NTSC/PAL video output
BNC Video output
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Standard PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports
Supports PCI expansion card, use with audio card for scanning two more audio inputs
Internal speaker for monitoring
Can be safely powered off/on without disk damage
Optional GPI input/output and balanced audio output module.
One-NetSE general software features/specs
Linux 2.6.27 operating system
Built in multi-user, password protected Web interface for control/status/monitoring of
all activity.
Web interface supports SSL.
KDE desktop available via directly connected keyboard/mouse/VGA monitor
Supports sending email for decoded/forwarded/originated alerts
Support SMS pager output using USB modem
Socket based network interface for monitoring/control
Supports WiFi wireless networking via USB
Supports a variety of printers via USB/Parallel
Supports operational status indication via LED and LCD
Web interface for software update
Support for optional GPI input to trigger actions and optional GPI output during alerts.
Supports DVS-168 for DNCS (SA) (Optional).
Supports DVS 644 Standard (SCTE 18) (Optional).
One-NetSE decoder features
• Decodes FCC EAS codes and NOAA SAME codes.
• Automatic audio level correction for reliable operation.
• Supports fully unattended operation.
• Supports manual and selectable automatic alert auto-forwarding.
• Easy to use web interface for configuration of auto-forwarding locations and codes.
• Web interface for easy review and print logs of active and expired decoded/forwarded
alerts.
• Stores user configurable number of previous alerts.
• Supports multiple simultaneous active decoded alerts.
• Configurable audio output port selection for alert forwarding.
• Decoding status displayed on unit LCD and LED.
• Stores each audio section of EAS alerts into digital files.
• Supports several protocols for alert audio playback and alert translation data transfer
• Will support scanning up to six input channels (depends on hardware expansion)
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One-Net
Easy to use Web interface for creating and sending FCC EAS alerts.
Web interface makes it easy to configure commonly used locations and alert types.
Web interface makes it easy to review and print logs of active and expired originated
Encoder features
alerts.
All audio sections of encoded alerts are stored into separate digital audio files.
Stores user configurable number of previous originated alerts.
Supports multiple simultaneous active originated alerts.
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Configurable audio output port selection for originated alerts
Automatic randomized weekly test generation.
User programmable length for FCC EAS 853 Hz and 960 Hz Two-tone Attention
Signal.
Web interface upload feature for digital audio files facilitates encoding the EAS audio
portions.
Supports direct recording of EAS alert audio into digital files.
Audio output level control via web interface.
1.3 User Manual
Generally, One-NetSE screens are self-explanatory. The manual has a section for each screen,
which reviews information on the screens and provides additional information. The index at
the back will help you locate which screen has information you are looking for.
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2 One-NetSE Hardware and Setup
2.1 Introduction
The One-NetSE is a 2U rack mounted unit built with the latest digital PC computer
technology. It is an embedded PC platform. The front of the One-NetSE, pictured below,
provides a very simple face for a very sophisticated platform. The One-NetSE exposes the PC
motherboard connectors and single PCI slot in the rear of the unit.
2.2 Front Panel
The front panel features a 2x20 character backlit LCD that indicates power-on, and real-time
device status. There are also two LED’s - one red, one green - for indicating specific types of
status. The select switch provides the ability to activate a Required Weekly Test from the
front panel. A front panel speaker allows the user to verify the quality of audio signals.
2.2.1 LCD
The backlit green LCD provides real-time status of the One-NetSE. The LCD is used
for numerous purposes, all indicating system and/or encoding/ decoding and active
alert status. Here is a list of information available from the LCD.
When the One-NetSE is powered on, the LCD will light up, indicating power-on
state.
While the One-NetSE is booting, the LCD will move through a few display
states, eventually arriving at the ready state where the first line will display
One-Net: ON followed by a crawling display showing the programmed unit
name, the software version number and the IP address.
During decoding of an incoming alert, the LCD will display information about
the source and the stage of the decoding.
While decoded, forwarded or originated alerts are active on the One-NetSE, the top
line will repeat displaying pertinent identification for each active alert.
2.2.2 Status LED’s
The One-Net's two LED’s are used for a variety of status indications, making it easy
to see at a glance certain important system states.
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System Status - Green LED
When the One-NetSE is first powered on, the green LED is dark.
When the booting process advances far enough, the green LED begins to blink.
When the One-NetSE nears a ready state, the green LED blinks more rapidly.
When the One-NetSE is ready, the green LED light is on solid. A solid green
LED indicates the One-NetSE is operational.
If the green LED starts blinking, the One-NetSE server has become non-
operational. This can happen during software upgrades.
Alert status - Red LED
When the One-NetSE is first powered on, the red LED is dark.
After the One-NetSE becomes operational, in a ready state, with the green LED
solid, the red LED indicates decoding and alert sending status.
If the red LED is blinking quickly, with pauses, the One-NetSE server is
decoding an incoming alert. If the red LED is solid, the One-NetSE is sending an
EAS alert.
2.3 Back Panel Connectors
The back of the One-NetSE provides all of the connection ports. In addition to the standard
PS/2 mouse and keyboard and VGA monitor ports, the One-NetSE provides an RS-232 serial
port (COM1), two RJ45 LAN ports, four USB ports, main audio line in, out, and microphone
jacks, auxiliary audio line in, out, and microphone jacks, and a TV out connector.
EAS Audio
In
Analog Audio
Program in/out
Keyboard/
M
Serial
Port
2.4 Audio Wiring
Antennas
1, 2 & 3
VGA
USB
Ports
GPI
Contact
Closure
Main
Network
Port
HDMI
BNC
Video Out
EAS Audio
In
Networks
(Without 3-nic expansion)
EAS Audio
Out
EAS Audio
Expansion
Slot
In
Audio wiring on the One-NetSE has some flexibility due to the option of adding a second
sound card and because of built-in software control. Here are a few rules:
EAS decoder input always uses the audio line inputs.
Every line input can be used for decoding audio provided from an external receiver or
EAS decoder.
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Every line input supports two (2) EAS decoders. The left side of the input is decoded
separately from the right side. So two line inputs provide four (4) EAS decoders.
EAS alerts are selectively played out of the analog line output ports. Software is used to
select which ports are used for alert origination and forwarding.
The main microphone input is used to record EAS audio messages.
For decoding, each side of the stereo input of any audio input can be selectively used as a
single decoder source. In other words, one stereo input supports two EAS decoders. A dual
RCA to 3.5 mm jack input adapter can be used to connect two separate mono input signals to
a One-NetSE line input jack.
For alert encoding an audio cable is run from a software-selected 3.5 mm line output jack
into your systems alert audio wiring. Only analog audio output is supported.
NOTE: The SPDIF digital audio output port is not used.
2.5 Video Wiring
The video output provides an NTSC analog composite video signal through the yellow RCA
jack. This will provide a details page during alert forwarding and/or alert origination.
2.6 GPIO Output relays
The One-NetSE provides two General Purpose Output relays and two General Purpose inputs.
During an alert origination or forwarding, the GPO relay 1 is closed for the duration of the
alert audio portion of the alert, and GPO relay 2 can be programmed to close during the audio
or video portion of the alert.
2.7 MPEG Encoder Card Wiring
For One-Nets equipped with the optional MPEG2 Encoder card, see the illustration below for
wiring the MPEG2. The video output needs to be loop cabled back into the video input of the
Encoder card. Likewise, one audio output needs to be cabled to the MPEG audio input port.
Optional MPEG2 PCI Encoder Card Audio/Video connections
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3 One-NetSE Operation
3.1 Power Up, User Interface and Initial Setup
The One-NetSE uses a standard AC power cord. It uses a single power toggle switch to power
on.
NOTE: Power is supplied to the unit electronics while the external cord is
plugged and supplied with power even if the unit is powered off.
There are two ways to get a user interface are via a network connection using a Web browser
on a remote host. The One-NetSE is given a default static network address of 192.168.0.200.
The One-NetSE can be connected directly to another computer’s Ethernet port using a
network crossover cable, or can be connected to a hub or router using a standard network
cable. Network cabling may be done at any time.
NOTE: the One-Net
network connection.
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must be fully booted before it can provide a
Once the One-NetSE is correctly cabled, power up by pressing the power switch or rocker on
the upper right corner of the rear panel. The LCD screen will light up if power is applied.
Allow the One-NetSE time to boot. The LCD screen and the green system status LED will
indicate when the One-NetSE is ready.
3.1.1 Directly connecting a networked host computer
Connect a CAT-5 network crossover cable, included with your One-NetSE, to the RJ45
port at the back of the One-NetSE and to the RJ45 port of the network interface card
(NIC) of a standalone PC or notebook computer. Configure the standalone PC to use the
static IP address 192.168.0.201 with a net mask of 255.255.0.0. After One-NetSE power
up and booting, it can be accessed via a Web browser on the host computer.
Now launch a Web browser application and direct the URL to http:/192.168.0.200/. The
One-NetSE will provide a gateway page and quickly redirect to the One-NetSE login page.
Follow the instructions for Section 3.2 below for logging into the One-NetSE using the
Web login page. After login, the One-NetSE is ready to use, although typically it will be
desirable to reconfigure the network address.
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3.1.2 LAN connection with a networked host computer
Connect a standard CAT-5 network cable from the RJ45 port at the back of the OneNetSE into a routing hub or other network-switching device. You will likely need
assistance from a network administrator to insure the One-Net’s default network address
of 192.168.0.200 will be visible on the network, or will not clash with an existing node.
Once the One-NetSE is powered up, booted, and operational, it can be accessed via a Web
browser from any remote computer on the LAN routed to see the address 192.168.0.200.
Follow the instructions for Section 4.2 below for logging into the One-NetSE using the
Web login page. After login, the One-NetSE is ready to use, although typically it will be
desirable to reconfigure the network address.
3.2 Web Server Login
When the One-NetSE successfully connects for a Web session, it will present the following
page in the Web browser.
Type "Admin" (no quotes) as the default user name, and "dasdec" (again, without quotes) as
the password. Press the left mouse button over the Login
and password, the One-NetSE will login. If the user or password is incorrect, the One-NetSE
will display a message indicating the problem. If the One-NetSE is left unattended for 10
minutes, it will automatically logout. A message indicating session timeout will be displayed
on the login screen.
At your first login, One-NetSE will show the Setup > Server page in your web browser.
Subsequent logins will start at the last page displayed prior to logout.
button. With the correct user name
One-NetSE Log in screen
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The One-NetSE Web Interface is organized as a rather standard hierarchical set of related
interfaces. Every page presents a standard header area with basic user session information
and a set of four (4) major tabbed page groups. The page groups are Encoder, Decoder,
Setup, and Server. For a decoder-only One-NetSE, the Encoder page group is omitted. Each
major group has a set of sub-options that appear as “radio” button selections under the group
tab (such as the Server sub-option page under Setup). Only one of these sub-options may be
selected at a time. Under a sub-option either a single page or another set of related tabbed
pages will be presented. To navigate the One-NetSE, first select the major group tab, and then
select the sub option under the tab. When moving from major group to major group, such as
from Setup to Server and back to Setup, the last selected sub option is remembered. To
refresh the current page, click on the “Refresh” button on either the top or bottom of the web
page.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In general, DO NOT use the back button or the
Refresh/Reload buttons on your browser to go back to pages visited
earlier. Although this often works, it can provide misleading, out-of date server state information, and in some cases can result in
unintended actions being performed. Instead, always use the provided
One-NetSE navigation buttons.
This manual will present descriptions and screen shots from each of these groups and suboptions.
4 SETUP
The SETUP pages present the One-NetSE server configuration sub-options. These are, in left to right
order:
At the first login, before the One-NetSE can be used, the server must be configured. The
recommended order is to first set up the Server, then Network, Time, Users, Email, Audio,
Video/CG, Decoder, Encoder. The subsequent chapters review information on the screens and
provide additional information.
4.1 Setup > Server: Server Configuration
If the web page displayed is not Setup > Server, select this page using the tab at the top of
the web page. There are three tabbed sections: Main License, Configuration Mgmt, Upgrade,
and Options.
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Setup > Server > Main/License: Web Page, License Key Configuration
NOTE: The Restart Server? Button on this page can be clicked to restart
the One-NetSE server software. This is used during License Key
configuration. It can also be used at any time the One-NetSE appears to
be functioning incorrectly. A confirmation page is displayed before the
restart is actually run. All logged in users will be forced out of the
system and will be required to log back in. Decoding will be temporarily
paused during the restart. This is not a system reboot, but nonetheless:
USE THIS OPTION WITH CARE!
Reboot Server?
the entire boot process when it starts back up.
Power Off Server?: This option powers down the One-Net.
: This option is a full system reboot. The unit will power down and go through
4.1.1 Main/License
One-Net ID
This is a unique identifier for the actual One-NetSE hardware. This is different for every
One-NetSE. It cannot be edited.
Server Name
The One-NetSE server name can be edited. If changes are made to this value, save them
by clicking Accept Changes.
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License Key Configuration
Master
The Master license key is preconfigured.
To enable any of the following options in the future, not originally purchased with
this unit, follow these steps:
Enter the key, obtained from Monroe Electronics, into the box to the left of the
option.
Click on the “Restart Server” button to enable the option.
After the Server restarts, Log back into the unit and the option you just entered
the key for should have changed from red to green indicating it has been
enabled.
Encoder
A second product key protects the Encoder functionality. Once a valid Encoder key
has been enabled, you can configure and use the One-NetSE encoder.
CAP Standard
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Software Option for One-Net directly handles
CAP v1.2 messages to ensure compliance with FEMA/IPAWS profile 1.0
requirement for text and audio processing.
CAP Plus
Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-Plus Software Option for One-Net directly handles
all currently specified CAP v1.2 messages; (text, audio, images, etc.) as well as 2 full
years of in-version upgrades to ensure compliance with FEMA/IPAWS profile 1.0
requirements “ includes support for automatic Text-To-Speech translation of alert
text, and basic, single-voice, Text-to-Speech license.
CAP Canada NAAD Decode
This allows you to use the National Alert Aggregation & Dissemination System
(NAAD System) to decode National Alerts in Canada.
EAS_Net/CAP Send
This option is used in the IPTV market or if a One-NetSE is sending alert information
to another One-NetSE. This software addition allows you to be able to originate and
encode CAP alert messages.
EAS_NET/CAP Mediaroom
This software option adds support for Microsoft Mediaroom.
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EAS_Net Minerva
This option is used when the One-NetSE is communicating to Minerva middleware.
EAS_NET/CAP Automation
EAS NET support for Wide Orbit (broadcast automation software for television
stations, radio stations, cable television stations, cable operators, web television,
digital television and out-of-home advertising) and RCS Nexgen (provider of
scheduling and broadcast software for radio, Internet and television stations).
DVS168
This option unlocks EAS alert network forwarding via the SCTE DVS168 standard.
DVS644 (SCTE-18)
This option unlocks EAS alert network forwarding via the DVS644 (SCTE 18)
standard.
Stream MPEG 1/2
This option unlocks EAS alert encoding into an MPEG stream. This option can only
be enabled in units equipped with the MPEG-2 card hardware option.
Stream MPEG 1/2/4
This option unlocks EAS alert encoding into an MPEG stream. This option can only
be enabled in units equipped with the MPEG-4 card hardware option.
Custom Messaging
This option unlocks the Custom Messaging feature. When enabled a license must also
be provided for the voice for the text to voice feature.
Network Expansion
Triple Port Gigabit Ethernet Expansion option. This FACTORY INSTALLED option
adds three (3) 10/100/1000bT Ethernet ports for a total of four (4) unique Ethernet
network links (The standard One-Net Ethernet port remains 10/100bT). Please
contact the factory regarding upgrading in-field units.
TDX
This option unlocks the EAS Textual Data eXchange option. TDX allows extra
details to be encoded into alert messages.
Licensing info for text to speech voice: David, Allison, William, and Jean-Pierre
This package provides a free simple text to speech engine and a commercial licensed
advanced text to speech engine. This package is currently only used for the OneNet
Custom Messaging package. Later versions of OneNet software will support further
uses of Text to Speech. This package will be pre-installed on systems purchased after
Aug 15, 2008.
David voice: This package provides a realistic male voice for the Advanced
Text to Speech option. This voice must be separately licensed within the
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OneNet before it can be used. The current license key for the 6.2-1 speech
synthesis package is NOT compatible with the 2.0-0 packages. Licensing for
one voice is given with the Custom Messaging license. This package will be
pre-installed on systems purchased after Aug 15, 2008.
Allison voice: This package provides a very realistic female voice for the
Advanced Text to Speech option. This voice must be separately licensed
within the OneNet before it can be used. The current license key for the 6.2-1
speech synthesis package is NOT compatible with the 2.0-0 packages.
Licensing for one voice is given with the Custom Messaging license. This
package will be pre-installed on systems purchased after Aug 15, 2008.
William voice: This package provides a realistic male voice for the Advanced
Text to Speech option. This voice must be separately licensed within the
OneNet before it can be used. The current license key for the 6.2-1 speech
synthesis package is NOT compatible with the 2.0-0 packages. Licensing for
one voice is given with the Custom Messaging license. This package will be
pre-installed on systems purchased after Aug 15, 2008
Jean-Pierre: This package provides a realistic male French Canadian voice for
the Advanced Text to Speech option. This voice must be separately licensed
within the OneNet before it can be used. The current license key for the 6.2-1
speech synthesis package is NOT compatible with the 2.0-0 packages.
Licensing for one voice is given with the Custom Messaging license. This
package will be pre-installed on systems purchased after Aug 15, 2008
4.1.2 Configuration Mgmt
This page is used to backup or restore the configuration of your One-NetSE. A copy of the
configuration can be stored in another location and can even be uploaded into another
One-NetSE.
Make Backup
Clicking on this button will start the process of creating a configuration backup. This
backup will save all of your configuration settings, except for the Setup Network
page, to a file that will be stored in your One-NetSE. This file can be stored in another
location by clicking on “Download selected configuration file”. This configuration
file can be store in a safe place and can be used to restore your settings in the OneNetSE.
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Setup > Server > Configuration Mgmt: Before clicking “Make Backup”
Setup > Server > Configuration Mgmt: After clicking “Make Backup”
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Upload Offline Configuration Backup file
Clicking on this button will allow you to start an upload of a previously stored
configuration file. This is useful if you want to configure multiple units with the same
configuration, and for restoring a configuration that has been changed.
Setup > Server > Configuration Mgmt: Upload Configuration Backup File
4.1.3 Upgrade
Upgrade One-NetSE Software
One-NetSE software can be conveniently upgraded through the Web interface with this
feature. One-NetSE upgrades are done using RPM files. The RPM file must be available
from or on your local host computers file system to use this feature. Type the path name
of the file into the text box, or browse your local computer’s file system until you locate
the RPM file. Then click Upgrade Server. A confirmation page will allow you to continue
with or cancel the upgrade. After accepting the upgrade, status will be returned about the
file if it is not a correct upgrade file. Otherwise, you will be logged off the One-NetSE
Web interface and will be directed to log back in after a short waiting period.
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4.1.4 Options
Server Debug Log Interface: When enabled, this feature allows detailed debugging
output to be generated during One-Net operation and viewed from the Server >
Debuglogs pages. Check the toggle box to enable, or uncheck to disable. This option
should only be enabled during difficult troubleshooting or under the direction of DAS
customer support. The change is effective after use of the Restart Server
Select USB Port Speed Option: If your USB serial ports require a different speed, use
this option to change that.
Setup > Server > Upgrade
button.
Setup > Server > Options
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4.2 Setup > Network:
4.2.1 Configuration
Use this page to configure the One-NetSE to operate on a network(s), such as:
One-NetSE network address information
A static IP address; or
DHCP to automatically acquire an IP assignment
Set the Netmask, optional DNS (domain name services), and an optional gateway
value.
Add static routes.
Information on current network configuration is displayed on the bottom half of the page.
See the following sections for more information.
Network Type > Static: Default IP Address
When Network Type > Static is selected, the One-Net
address of 192.168.0.200 [Manual Config Options]. The default IP Netmask is
255.255.0.0. No default DNS or gateway is configured. The “Network Speed” (above the
Network Type) is recommended to be set to “Automatic”.
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by default is given a static IP
Setup > Network > Configuration: Static IP
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Network Type > Automatic: Set the IP address using DHCP
DHCP is a very convenient way to network a computer. It requires that your LAN be
running an accessible DHCP server. When DHCP is used, the IP address, the Netmask
and a DNS server are automatically granted. To use DHCP on the One-NetSE select
Network Type > Automatic (via DHCP). Then click Accept Changes. See the example
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below. Once the DHCP setting is accepted, the One-Net
will log you off. After a few
seconds wait, you can then log back in.
Setup > Network > Configuration: DHCP IP
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Network Type > Static: Setting the IP address manually
To set a new static IP address, select Network Type > Static. Then fill in the values for
the desired IP address and Netmask. If needed, also select Use DNS and/or check for
addition of a default gateway route.
Setup > Network > Configuration: Set-up Static IP manually
Enter the corresponding values. The example shows a new IP address of 192.0.0.81 and a
Netmask of 255.255.255.0, as well as a DNS and gateway configuration. To set the new
values, select Accept Changes.
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Once the new settings are accepted, the One-Net
will log you off. After a few seconds
wait, you can log back in on the redirected address on the Login page, as before.
IMPORTANT! You must be CAREFUL when configuring a static network address if
you are configuring from a remote host. If an address, which is inaccessible to your
network, is accepted for the One-Net
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, you will be unable to log back in from the remote
host. If this happens to you accidentally or on purpose, you will have to directly login to
the One-NetSE from a directly connected VGA monitor, keyboard and mouse. You can
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always configure the One-Net
from this direct connection.
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2nd Network
There is a 2nd network interface that comes standard with the One-NetSE. Programming
the 2nd NIC is done by first enabling the 2nd NIC by clicking on the box to the left of the
“Second Network Interface”. If an external NIC is seen by the One-NetSE, the setup box
will turn green. The setup boxes are exactly the same as the first NIC. A static address,
DHCP, and a gateway route can be used.
Setup > Network > Configuration: 2nd NIC
3rd and 4th Network
If the optional NIC daughter board was purchased with your One-NetSE, you will have
the ability to enable a 3rd and 4th network interface. The setup is the same as the first two
networks except for the fact that DHCP is not supported. A static IP address must be
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Setup > Network > Configuration: 3rd and 4th NIC option
Setup > Network > Configuration: Current Network Routing Table
Network Status Information
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Setup > Network > Configuration: Current Network Configuration
Tables at the bottom of the Setup Network page show the current network routes and
network address information.
Static Route Configuration
The Main NIC 2nd, 3rd, and 4th NIC’s can be configured to use static routes. The IP
address, subnet mask and gateway setting can be programmed for each route.
Setup > Network > Configuration: Current Network Static Routes
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4.2.2 Security
The One-NetSE can be configured to allow unencrypted HTTP access or only SSL
encrypted HTTPS access. By placing a check mark in the box only SSL encrypted
HTTPS access will be allowed.
Setup > Network > Security
SSH Key Management Interface
WARNING: DO NOT MODIFY any SSH Keys without consulting with the factory!
Secure Shell is used for EAS NET network communication/control between a DASDEC II and other EAS NET
compatible platforms (including other DASDEC II's). SSH is a secure communications method that relies on
public/private key encryption. For a DASDEC II to communicate with another platform via SSH, the public key
from the DASDEC II's public/private key pair must be "authorized" on the remote platform.
Authorization usually is achieved by copying the public key into a file on the remote host. The DASDEC II uses
the open source package OpenSSH for SSH features. This package has a file called "authorized_keys2" under
/root/.ssh/ to hold the authorized public keys from remote platforms. Authorization allows secure access only
from the holder of the public key's corresponding private key. Even though this method of encr yption and secure
access is very safe, it is still as a good idea to update the public/private keys from time to time. This can be
tedious to do manually between a set of servers that already intercommunicate. The DASDEC II SSH Key
Management interface greatly simplifies this process. It allows a group of remote hosts offering SSH connections
to have all of the encryption keys updated from the current DASDEC II location. This updates and maintains
secure SSH based network interoperability for EAS NET across each platform with a single operation.
To use this interface correctly, you must add client interface descriptors for each remote platform in the managed
group. The button is used to create each descriptor. When a descriptor is added using this button,
there is no need to confirm the addition. The screen shot below shows a single remote client descriptor that was
added using . Add as many as descriptors as needed. (EAS NET allows up to 8 connections.)
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SSH Key Management Interface
Once a remote host client descriptor interface is added, it must be configured. Reasonable default values for
SSH connection to the remote host are provided (except for IP address). Type in the IP Address and change the
remote host User name, the SSH configuration path (directory), the SSH authorized keys file name, DSA public
key and private key file names, and management status file name if needed.
Changes to these Host text field values are not saved until you click . You can
cancel changes by clicking the button.
A very useful feature of this interface is that it provides network connection tests to remote hosts. Set the selector
SSH Connection Test to the desired test and click the button .
You can try a variety of tests to prove SSH connectivity as well as network connectivity via "ping". Six tests are
supported:
1. "Ping". Use a simple network ping to test if the base network route to a remote host exists. To test
basic network connectivity, the ping test can be used without regard to the SSH field configuration.
Set the IP address (numeric dot.decimal format unless DNS is enabled) and run the Ping test using the
button.
2. "Uname" query via SSH (see example above). This will attempt to get the operating system name from
the remote host.
3. "Date" query via SSH. This will attempt to get the date and time from the remote host.
4. SCP test via SSH. This will attempt to copy a test file to the remote host.
5. "Key Management Status" query via SSH. This will attempt to retrieve the current state of the DASDEC
II key management status from the remote host.
6. "Get Public Key" query via SSH. This will attempt to retrieve the public key from the remote host.
Select a test and click the button to see the test results. Be patient; it can take several seconds to
run some of these tests. Results are printed just below the button.
When you have all of the remote host descriptors entered properly, and you have confirmed SSH connectivity to
each remote host, you may safely update the public/private keys for the entire group by clicking on the button
. You may also return to the prior set of keys by clicking the button
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