Comrex BRIC-Link II, Product Manual

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SETUP
Setup for HotSwap is done en rely on the end of the link that has dual networks connected. On the BRIC-Link II, a
second network can be added in one of two ways:
1. A second Ethernet connec on, using a USB-to-Ethernet adapter,
2. A 4G Comrex Connect Modem , plugged into the USB port.
When a second network is installed, it will appear in the Network Manager page, underneath the Built-in Ethernet
Port. Navigate to the Network Manager in the Web User Interface via the three-line “Hamburger” icon ( ) in the
upper le -hand corner of the screen. A list of all networks a ached to the codec and their statuses will populate
under “Select Network Device”. Before proceeding, ensure that each network is
Installed and Enabled , and
con fi gured with valid IP se ngs (see page 42 for details on con fi guring networks).
Once a second network is installed and enabled, HotSwap is con fi gured in two steps. First, the Secondary Network
must be set to Backup mode, then the system-wide CrossLock se ngs must be taken out of normal Bonding mode.
CONFIGURING A BACKUP NETWORK
Select the intended Secondary Network, and open the Use with CrossLock op on under “Device Se ngs”, as
shown in Figure 65
(“Show Advanced Se ngs” must be enabled) . Change from the default “Yes” to “Backup”, and
click “Apply Changes”. Note: If using a 4G Comrex Connect Modem , this op on will already be set to “Backup”.
Audio and connec on data will now only stream on the Secondary Network if the primary network fails. However,
to allows faster reac on to network failures, the system-wide CrossLock se ngs s ll must be changed (as described
below) to enable the en re audio stream to be redirected as one, rather than gradually as individual packets.