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The Media Server is a complex network device
that stores all subscribed IP-MobileCast content
downloaded from the mini-VSAT Broadband
network (via the TracPhone antenna) and
streams it to connected shipboard devices. It can
support up to 50 simultaneous users. Content is
accessible via any of three interfaces:
•
Mobile App on a Smartphone or Tablet
To view IP-MobileCast content on an Apple
®
iOS or Android
™
smartphone or tablet, you
need to install the IP-MobileCast app (see
Figure 2). Download this app for free from
the Apple iTunes
®
App Store
or Google
Play Store.
The app is compatible with Apple iOS
5 or later and Android 4 or later.
•
Set-top Box Connected to a TV
The optional Set-top Box (KVH part no.
72-0666) (see Figure 3) allows you to view
IP-MobileCast content, with the exception of
NEWSlink Print, on a TV. It includes an IR
remote control.
• Web Browser on a Computer
You can view IP-MobileCast content in a web
browser on a desktop or laptop computer.
The types of content that can be viewed
depends on your operating system and
browser – see “Playback Devices Supported”
Preloaded Content
Various movies, TV shows, and music channels
are preloaded on the Media Server. This content
can be viewed immediately upon power-up.
NOTE:
NEWSlink and SPORTSlink content is time-
sensitive, so it’s not preloaded. Once the Media Server
is installed and activated, it will download this
content from the satellite within 24 hours.
Figure 1: Media Server
Figure 2: IP-MobileCast Mobile App Free Download
Figure 3: Set-top Box
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