Gefen EXT-HDKVM-LANRX, User Manual

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Unicast & Multicast Modes
Configuring Multicast Mode
The term multicast is used to describe a configuration where information is sent from one or
more points to a set of other points. For example, a single Sender unit can transmit data to
multiple Receiver units. In addition, if multiple Sender units are used, each Sender unit can
transmit data to any Receiver that is not already receiving data from another Sender unit.
In multicast mode, the HD KVM over IP functions similar to a HD KVM matrix.
The illustration, below, shows 3 Sender units (S1, S2, and S3) and 2 Receiver units
(R1 and R2) on a network, operating in multicast mode. The video channels are shown
in blue.
Figure 2.5 - Multicast mode: A Sender unit can communicate with multiple Receiver units.
1. Access the Web interface for each Sender and Receiver unit that will be using
multicast mode
. In this example, we will start with Receiver S2.
2. Login as “Administrator”.
LAN
Receiver unit
Receiver unit
HDMI Out
HDMI Out
Sender unit
Sender unit
Sender unit
HDMI In
HDMI In
HDMI In
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1
R
2
S
2
S
3
S
1
1
1
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Tip
In multicast mode , the HD KVM over IP behaves as a HD KVM Matrix.
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