VBDirectory
MPEG-1, 2, 4 & WM
VBDirectory
Users Guide
Version 4.1
June 27, 2007
4410-0061-0009
VBrick Systems, Inc. Telephone: 1-203-265-0044
12 Beaumont Road Toll Free (USA Only): 1-866-VBrick-1
Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 www.VBrick.com
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1
Copyright
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written permission of VBrick Systems, Inc.
© VBrick Systems, Inc., 2007
Disclaimer
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statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or
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not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood
to be, representations or warrants concerning the products described. VBrick reserves the
right to make changes in the specifications of the product without notice and without
obligation to notify any person of such changes.
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VBrick Systems, Inc. Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered
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Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT........................................................................................................................................... 2
DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................................................... 2
TRADEMARKS ........................................................................................................................................ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................. 3
1: INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 4
BENEFITS OF VBDIRECTORY .................................................................................................................. 4
2: INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 5
YOUR NETWORK.................................................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 5
INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................ 5
3: OPERATION...................................................................................................................................... 6
LAUNCH VBDIRECTORY ......................................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................ 6
VBDIRECTORY SETTINGS....................................................................................................................... 7
CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................................... 7
FILTER.................................................................................................................................................. 8
GROUPS ............................................................................................................................................... 8
GROUPS ............................................................................................................................................... 9
HOST NAME ........................................................................................................................................ 10
CONNECTING TO VBRICKS.................................................................................................................... 11
Unlisted VBricks............................................................................................................................. 11
USERNAME AND PASSWORDS ............................................................................................................... 11
All Units.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Groups ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Individual Units............................................................................................................................... 12
VB1000-2000-3000........................................................................................................................... 13
VB1000-2000-3000 Connection.....................................................................................................13
VBAdmin ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Telnet .......................................................................................................................................... 14
VB1000-2000-3000 Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 14
VB1000-2000-3000 Settings .......................................................................................................... 15
Host Name .................................................................................................................................. 15
Management SAP....................................................................................................................... 15
VB4000-5000-6000........................................................................................................................... 16
VB4000-5000-6000 Connection.....................................................................................................16
VB4000-5000-6000 Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 17
Settings for Upgrade Preferences............................................................................................... 17
Upgrade ...................................................................................................................................... 17
VB4000-5000-6000 Settings .......................................................................................................... 18
Host Name .................................................................................................................................. 18
Setting the Management SAP..................................................................................................... 18
ETHERNETV-STB ............................................................................................................................... 19
EtherneTV-STB Connection........................................................................................................... 19
EtherneTV-STB Upgrade............................................................................................................... 19
EtherneTV-STB Settings................................................................................................................ 19
Host Name .................................................................................................................................. 19
Setting the Management SAP..................................................................................................... 20
COMPATIBILITY.................................................................................................................................... 20
INDEX............................................................................................................................................... 21
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CHAPTER one
1: Introduction
ICON KEY
Important
Information
Brick products are now shipped with a management application called VBDirectory,
which provides quick reference and access to all VBricks on a network. It is
available as a standalone program available on the product CD ( or from the VBrick
website) and bundled with the release of many VBrick products.
The VBDirectory application listens to the Management SAP (Session Announcement
Protocol) sent by each VBrick on the network
name and IP Address of each VBrick on the network through its Host Name, which is set in
the Internet Protocol, or IP section of the software. If a Host name has not been selected,
the VBrick is identified through the Media Access Control (MAC) address, a hardware
address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. On Ethernet models, the VBrick’s
Host Name identifies the VBrick to various network applications, including DHCP, SNMP and
VBrick application tools.
As long as SAP transmit is enabled, the VBrick sends a Management SAP to VBDirectory’s
default address. When a new VBrick device is added to the network, VBDirectory
automatically locates it and adds it to its list. Double-clicking the VBrick address after
locating the SAP in the VBDirectory interface launches a Web Interface that provides VBrick
control though one of the following:
VBrick 1000, 2000, 3000 Series (MPEG-1) appliances through VBAdmin software or
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through Telnet access.
VBrick 4000, 5000 and 6000 Series (MPEG-2, MPEG-4, and WM) appliances
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through the Integrated Web Server (IWS).
EtherneTV-STB appliances through a web browser interface.
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EtherneTV WM IP Receiver through a web browser interface.
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. This allows the administrator to locate the
Benefits of VBDirectory
Significantly simplifies management of environments with multiple VBrick
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appliances.
Automatically recognizes when VBricks are added or removed from the network.
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Allows VBricks to be grouped together for management purposes.
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VBrick 3000 series. The Upgrade function for the VBrick 3000 series requires VBAdmin release 3.2.5.1 and
higher. It is not backwards compatible with previous versions of code.
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CHAPTER two
2: Installation
Your Network
The PC running VBDirectory needs to be connected to the network, and there needs to be at
least one VBrick configured to send Management SAPs (please refer to the VBrick Admin
Guide). It operates on any PC that has access to the network.
System Requirements
VBrick Systems recommends the following minimum system specifications:
2000, XP, or Vista.
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Any Pentium processor.
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128 Mb RAM.
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Minimal space required (under 400k).
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Installation
VBDirectory is installed in either of the following two ways:
Run SetupVBDirectory4_1_0.exe and follow the on-screen directions. The Setup
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program installs the program on your computer. It is recommended that the default
settings be used. The setup installs the software in the default location in Program
Files>VBrick>VBDirectory . Use the default folder or specify the location.
VBDirectory is installed along with the installation or upgrade of VB1000-2000-3000
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MPEG-1 and VB400-5000-6000 MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 VBrick appliances when
using Intelligent Download, the VBrick installation and upgrade program.
IMPORTANT: VBDirectory must be closed during installation or upgrade to avoid an
error being reported. If the application is open, just close the file and complete the
installation.
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CHAPTER three
3: Operation
Launch VBDirectory
VBDirectory runs from the Start menu, Programs, VBrick, VBDirectory.
Create a
shortcut by
right-clicking
on VBDirectory
and choosing
Create
Shortcut.
Features
VBDirectory can be resized
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by dragging the corners or
sides of the menu.
You can sort the listing by
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clicking on any column
header.
Check the version of
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VBDirectory by viewing the
About Box. The About Box
can be accessed by
selecting the VBDirectory
icon in the top left of the
menu or by right clicking
anywhere in the title bar or
from the Windows bar.
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VBDirectory Settings
VBDirectory detects and identifies all VBricks that are configured to send Management SAPs
to a network address accessible to the PC on which VBDirectory is running.
The interface window for VBDirectory displays a list of the VBricks on the network:
Name – Either the Host Name or MAC address of the appliance.
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IP Address – The IP address of the unit.
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Type – MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, STB (Set-Top Box), WM (Windows Media or
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WM IPR).
Model – The VBrick Model number.
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Configuration
The Configuration pull down menu
contains the settings for:
The Default Management
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SAP IP Address.
The Port and the Timeout
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value.
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Management SAP IP Address
VBDirectory is configured to pick up Management
SAPs transmitted by VBricks. The default address
from which the Management SAPs are obtained is
224.2.133.134, port 9876. If the default address from
which the Management SAP is received is changed in
VBDirectory without changing the SAP address to
which the Management SAP is sent by the VBrick, the
Management SAP will no longer be visible.
Timeout Value
The SAP Timeout Value specifies the length of time a
Management SAP will remain on the list after it stops
being transmitted. This configuration option works in
tandem with the Retransmit Time value in the
Management Screen of the VBrick. If the SAP
Timeout Value is smaller than the Retransmit Time,
then that VBrick's Management SAP will keep
intermittently appear on VBDirectory's list. Take this into account
when changing the SAP Timeout Value. The default value is set at 25 seconds.
Filter
It is possible to filter the list through the Group Name, Host Name or IP Address by selecting
one of the radio buttons and clicking on FILTER c. To return to the entire list, click the
same button, which will have toggled to UNFILTER d.
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Groups
The configuration screens on the VBrick allow the operator to organize VBricks into groups.
This helps simplify identification and streamline access to VBricks within a group. Within the
group an individual VBrick is identified by a unit number. Dual encoders or decoders are
identified by the same number.
Displaying a group requires double
clicking on it:
Double click the name of a
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group to display a list of the
contents c.
Dual encoders/decoders
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display the same Unit
Number d.
Double click Go
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Back at the top of the
list to return to the
entire list e.
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Host Name
The Host Name is set in the Internet Protocol, or IP section of the VBrick. Please refer to the
users guide for the model. If a Host name has not been selected, the VBrick is identified
through the Media Access Control (MAC) address, a hardware address that uniquely
identifies each node of a network.
Host Name is set in the
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IP configuration section
of the VBrick c.
Host Name is not set.
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VBrick is identified by the
MAC address d.
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Connecting to VBricks
Connect to a VBrick by double clicking
on a highlighted selection c.
VBDirectory will launch the appropriate
communication program to connect with
the VBrick:
Connection to VB1000-2000-
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3000 Series VBricks will be
made through VBAdmin
(VBAdministrator).
Connection to VB4000-5000-
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6000 Series VBricks will be
made through the Integrated
Web Server, or IWS.
Connection to EtherneTV-STB
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will be made through a web
browser.
For detailed information on the Integrated Web Server and VBAdmin, please refer to the
appropriate VBrick Users Guide.
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Unlisted VBricks
If a VBrick does not appear in the list, it is still possible to connect by entering the IP address
in the block and selecting Connect to VBrick d. When the appropriate management
program is displayed, enter the User Name and Password e and select OK.
Username and Passwords
The Username and Password can be set for all units, groups or individual units. VBDirectory
keeps track of Username and Password use. The selection available is dependent on
whether a single unit or group is selected in the
VBDirectory interface.
All Units
To set the Username and Password for all
units:
1. Do not highlight a selection in the
VBDirectory interface window.
2. Select the “Enter Username/Password
button.
3. The All Units radio button will be selected.
4. Enter a Username and Password .
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5. Select OK.
6. Confirmation is requested.
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Groups
To set the Username and Password for
a group:
1. Highlight a group in the VBDirectory
interface window.
2. Select the Username/Password
button.
3. The Group radio button will be
selected.
4. Enter the Username and Password.
5. Select OK.
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Individual Units
To set the Username/Password for an
individual unit:
1. Highlight the unit in the VBDirectory
interface window.
2. Select the Enter
Username/Password button.
3. The Individual radio button will be
selected.
4. Enter a Username and Password.
5. Select OK.
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VB1000-2000-3000
VB1000-2000-3000 Connection
Connect to a unit through the default name or Host
Name of the unit. The default name is the MAC
address of the VBrick. The default name can be
changed to a selected Host Name in the VBrick
appliance (please refer to the VB1000-2000-3000 Users
Guide).
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To connect to a VBrick, double click on its name in the
Name column (either the Host Name or MAC
address) c, or single click the name and press the
“Connect to VBrick” button d. That connects to a
VB1000-2000-3000 appliance through VBAdmin.
Where VBAdmin is not available, the connection will be made
through Telnet.
NOTE: The VBDirectory Download function for VB100-20003000 appliances is compatible with VBAdmin 3.2.5.1 or
higher. If a message appears stating that If VBAdmin is not
installed or incompatible, install a newer version from the
installation disk or get a newer copy from the VBrick web site.
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VBAdmin
A User Name and Password are
required before connecting to the
VBrick through VBAdmin. If the User
Name and Password that VBDirectory
uses to connect to the appliance is
different or is not set, use the “Enter
Username/Password button”e.
NOTE: If VBDirectory fails to
connect with the appliance, check
to make sure that the Username
and Password are set correctlye.
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Telnet
If VBAdmin is not installed, the
connection will be attempted through
Telnet.
VB1000-2000-3000
Upgrade
To use the Upgrade feature of VBDirectory for
VB1000-2000-3000 series appliances:
Highlight the VBrick c.
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Select Upgrade d. If the User Name and
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Password are correct, the connection will
be made through the Upgrade tab of
VBAdmin.
Browse to the location of the
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Download e.
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Select the Start Upgrade
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button f.
NOTES:
Select the Enter Username
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and Password button if this
information needs to be
entered or changed g.
If necessary, select the
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Upgrade Preference button
h. For VB1000-2000-3000
appliances, select
VBAdmin.
If unable to connect, check
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that the User Name and
Password are entered
correctly g.
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VB1000-2000-3000 Settings
The following VBrick settings affect interoperability between the VB1000-2000-3000 series
appliance and VBDirectory.
Host Name
The Host Name is set in the Network
section of VBAdmin or in the
corresponding Command Line (CLI)
instructions. Please refer to the VBrick
Users Guide.
Management SAP
These parameters define information used in the SAPs emitted by the VBrick, which are
received by the VBDirectory management tool and other VBrick applications. They are found
in the Management SAP section of VBAdmin. Please refer to the VBrick 1000-2000-3000
Users Guide.
Management SAP IP Address – The
default address from which Management
SAPs are obtained by VBDirectory is
224.2.133.134, port 9876. Sending SAPs
from a VBrick to any address other than
that, without changing the default
VBDirectory configuration will make
Management SAPs invisible to
VBDirectory.
SAP Transmit enabled – SAP transmit
must be enabled in the SAP option
settings.
Timeout – The retransmit time set in the
VBrick must be less than the SAP
timeout value set in VBDirectory. The
VBDirectory default timeout value is set at
25 seconds.
Group Name – This parameter defines the Group Name for this box. It is included in the
Management SAPs used by VBDirectory. It is an optional setting used for organizing VBricks
into groups to simplify use of VBDirectory.
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VB4000-5000-6000
VB4000-5000-6000 Connection
To connect to an individual VBrick, double click on its
name in the Name column (either the Host Name or
MAC address), or single click the name and press the
“Connect to VBrick” button. The default name is the
MAC address of the VBrick.
That will launch the Integrated Web Server (IWS) Login
Page.
If connecting to a VBrick requires a Username and Password to be set, use the “Enter
Username/Password” button. A pop up box will appear allowing you to enter a new
username and password. Press the “OK” button to confirm.
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VB4000-5000-6000
Upgrade
Settings for Upgrade
Preferences
If necessary, set the Upgrade Preference
button c. For VB4000-5000-6000
appliances, select VBDownload d.
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Download Type – Manual,
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Automatic.
Revision Folder – Browse to
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location or enter.
Keep Revision up to date – If
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checked, VBDirectory will keep track;
if unchecked, it will need to be
entered manually.
Action – Choose Action to perform.
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Groups to Download – If Manual
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download is selected, choose the
components.
Upgrade
To use the Upgrade feature of VBDirectory
for VB4000-5000-6000 series appliances:
Highlight the VBrick e.
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Select the Upgrade button to run
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VBDownload f.
Browse to the location of the
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download g.
Select the VBDownload Action to
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perform h.
Select OK i.
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If unable to connect, check that the
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Username and Password are entered
using the Enter the
Username/Password button on
theVBDirectory interface window j.
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VB4000-5000-6000 Settings
The following VBrick settings affect interoperability between the VB4000-5000-6000 series
appliance and VBDirectory.
Host Name
The Host Name is set in the
Configuration: Ethernet section of
the Integrated Web Server (IWS) or
in the corresponding Command Line
(CLI) instructions. Please refer to the
VBrick Users Guide.
Setting the Management SAP
These parameters define information used in the SAPs emitted by the VBrick, which are
received by the VBDirectory management tool and other VBrick applications. They are found
in the Configuration: Network – Management section of IWS or the corresponding
Command Line (CLI) instructions. Please refer to the VBrick Users Guide.
Management SAP IP Address –
The default address from which
Management SAPs are obtained by
VBDirectory is 224.2.133.134, port
9876. Sending SAPs from a VBrick
to any address other than that,
without changing the default
VBDirectory configuration will make
Management SAPs invisible to
VBDirectory.
SAP Transmit enabled – SAP
transmit must be enabled in the SAP
option settings.
Timeout -- The retransmit time set in
the VBrick must be less than the
SAP timeout value set in
VBDirectory. The VBDirectory default timeout value is set at 25 seconds.
Group Name – This parameter defines the Group Name for this box. It is included in the
Management SAPs used by VBDirectory. It is an optional setting used for organizing VBricks
into groups to simplify use of VBDirectory.
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EtherneTV-STB
EtherneTV-STB Connection
An EtherneTV-STB can be recognized by the designation ETV-STB in the Model column. If
you double-click on an EtherneTV-STB list item you will be taken to an Administration page
with the words “You are not
logged in.” c Clicking on the
Log in button d will take you
to the Configuration Login
screen where you can enter
your User Name and
Password and start managing
the EtherneTV-STB. There is
currently no support for
logging in automatically to the
web browser configuration tool
through VBDirectory.
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EtherneTV-STB Upgrade
Not supported at this time
EtherneTV-STB Settings
The following VBrick settings
affect interoperability
between the EtherneTV-STB
appliance and VBDirectory.
Host Name
Host Name c– The easiest
way to configure the
hostname is set
Configuration->Network->
Ethernet>DHCP Enable to
“static” and manually enter a
hostname in the
Configuration->Network->
Ethernet>Hostname screen.
The value you enter will
appear in the name column
of VBDirectory.
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Setting the Management SAP
To set specific Management
SAP parameters go to the
Configuration->Network–>
Management section of the web
browser.
Management SAP IP address
and Port– The default address
from which Management SAPs
are obtained by VBDirectory is
224.2.133.134, port 9876.
Sending SAPs from an
EtherneTV-STB to any address
other than that, without changing
the default VBDirectory
configuration will make
Management SAPs invisible to
VBDirectory.
Transmit enable – Checked by
default. Uncheck to stop
sending Management SAPs.
Retransmit Time -- 10 by default. The retransmit time set in the EtherneTV-STB must be
less than the SAP timeout value set in VBDirectory. The VBDirectory default timeout value
is set at 25 seconds.
Group Name – Blank by default, this parameter defines the Group Name for this box. It is
an optional setting used for organizing VBrick appliances into groups to simplify use of
VBDirectory.
Unit Number – Blank by default. If the Group Name parameter is not blank, this parameter
must be filled with a numerical value. This value is used to sort the EtherneTV-STB and
other VBrick appliances within the user created group.
Time To Live – 64 by default. The number of routers (hops) the Management SAP is
permitted to pass through before expiring.
Type of Service – 0 by default. This is an eight bit field that is assigned to request special
handling of traffic.
Compatibility
VB1000-2000-3000 Series VBricks, release 2.4.0 and higher.
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VB4000-5000-6000 Series VBricks, release 2.0.0 and higher.
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EtherneTV-STB, release 2.0.0 (3.7.0) and higher.
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INDEX
B
Benefits, 4
C
CLI, 15, 18
Command Line, 15, 18
Compatibility, 20
Configuration, 7
configured, 5
Connecting, 11
D
default address, 8, 15, 18, 20
default name, 16
default timeout, 15
default value, 8
DHCP, 4
F
filter, 8
G
Group Name, 15
Groups, 9
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Host Name, 4, 7, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19
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Integrated Web Server, 18
IP address, 7, 11
IWS, 18
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MAC, 4, 10
MAC address, 13, 16
Management SAP, 4, 7, 15, 18, 20
Media Access Control, 4
Media Access Control address, 4, 10
minimum system specifications, 5
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retransmit time, 15
Retransmit Time, 8
S
SAP option, 18, 20
SAP Timeout Value, 8
SAP transmit, 15
SAPs, 15, 18, 20
Session Announcement Protocol, 4
setup, 5
SNMP, 4
System Requirements, 5
system specifications, 5
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Telnet, 14
Timeout, 8, 18, 20
transmit, 15
U
Unlisted VBrick, 11
username and password, 16
V
VB6000 appliance, 15, 18, 19
VBDirectory, 8, 15, 18, 20
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