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Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster
Browser based configuration menus
The LAN-Caster’s web page configuration menus allow the full range of operational parameters to be set. When using the web
pages, full contextual help is provided on the right side of the screen. When changes have been made, press the APPLY button
at the bottom of the page to ensure these take effect.
Specification
The specification page includes details of the capabilities of the product. Please note that this unit may not have all the options
mentioned. The Status page shows all the optional features currently enabled.
Status
Shows the current status of the LAN-Caster, including the Part number, Device name (used as a DHCP identifier), Serial Number, RF
source status, RF Level, RF S/N Ratio, Received Data Rate, Transmit Data Rate, Streaming services, Last Scan status, Channels Found,
New Channels Available warning, CAM status, IP Address, Mac Address, Link Speed, Temperature, Software version, Command Set
Version, and RS232 status.
Channel Setup
This shows the list of detected RF multiplexes and the channels in each multiplex. Setup the streamed channels here.
Channel List
Provides a search facility to find a channel by its name, and then takes you to the appropriate RF multiplex on the Channel Setup page.
Installation
Set-up how the RF scan is performed, the character sets used for channel names, the network link mode, enable SAP channel
notifications and the elementary stream data types that are transmitted on the network.
RS232 Port
Configure the port settings for the IP to RS232 link or for the SIPI command interface.
IR Blaster 1/2
These are IR remote control simulators. Press the buttons on the remote control pictures to generate IR key presses from the blasters.
IR Blaster Repeat
This allows you to switch on the IR blaster repeat function. It is useful when locating the IR blaster module on the receiving equipment.
Network Setup
Allows specification of the Network Connection; Static or DHCP addressing, device Hostname, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway settings. Confirm these with the network administrator before configuring.
Update Locations
Specify the URL of the http server and folder that the Encoder will look at for software updates and a central configuration file.
The LAN-Caster will only accept new software that has been produced by Cabletime.
Enablement Code
Enter enablement codes here to reconfigure or expand the capabilities of your unit.
Details can be obtained from your reseller or Cabletime.
Set Password
A password may be set to prevent the unauthorised modification of the LAN-Caster configuration.
A password consists of six digits from 0-9. If the password gets lost, contact Cabletime for assistance.
SNMP & Syslog
Configure whether to send SNMP or Syslog style ‘event’ warning messages, and set-up the servers to send the messages to.
Email Logs
Event logs can be periodically emailed to a recipient. Specify the email server and recipient email address here.
Event Log
This shows a full list of the ‘events’ that the LAN-Caster has experienced. These include notifications such as loss of RF lock and telnet
connection. Each message will produce an SNMP or Syslog trap when enabled.
Locator LEDs
Allows the front and rear panel status LEDs to be flashed ORANGE/GREEN to help identify the physical encoder unit in a rack.
