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5 Quick Start Guide
5. Quick Start Guide
This section outlines the steps required to get the AVN-TB6/AVN-TB6D
connected to a network and in a state where it can make and receive
intercom calls.
1. Connect the upper Ethernet port to a suitable network to access the
web server to configure the initial settings. By default this port is
configured to use the static IP address 192.168.0.100.
2. Apply power to the unit via the IEC mains connection or via an external
12V DC power supply.
3. Once the unit is powered, open a web browser and connect to the unit
by entering the IP address 192.168.0.100 into the browser address bar.
Once connected, the device information web page will be shown.
4. On the web page, select Network from the configuration tab and
configure the Ethernet and AoIP ports to the required settings. The IP
addresses assigned to the 2 ports must be on different subnets. For
example, with the subnet mask on both ports set to 255.255.255.0, if
the IP address on the Ethernet port is set to 192.168.0.100, the AoIP
port must be set to 192.168.x.y where x is not 0 and y is unique on the
chosen subnet.
5. Although not essential at this point, it is a good idea to assign a
recognisable intercom name so that other users can easily identify and
use services from this unit.
6. To simplify the configuration process, make sure the Auto Multicast
option is enabled. This removes the need to set the transmit AoIP
multicast IP address as it will be configured automatically based on the
AoIP port IP address. Once the settings on the network page have been
configured, press the submit button to save them to the connected
unit. When the network settings have been changed, the unit will
automatically restart. If the settings of the network port the browser
is connected to have changed, a new connection for the browser will
need to be established using the new IP address. If dynamic address
mode has been selected, the active IP address for the network port can
be determined by using the network address announcement function.
See Network Address Announcement on page 19 for details.
7. If a dedicated grandmaster clock, such as the AVN-GMC from Sonifex, is
going to be used as the master PTP clock for the network audio system,
the PTP profile on the AVN-TB6/AVN-TB6D will need to be set to the
current setting on the grandmaster device. On the web page, select PTP
Profiles from the configuration tab. Select the required profile from the
drop down list box and ensure that the domain number for the selected
profile matches the grandmaster setting. Press the submit button to
save the new settings. If no dedicated grandmaster device is used, the
connected intercom units will automatically establish a master clock
hierarchy. In this case, the default profile can be used.
8. Connect the lower AoIP port to the audio network.
9. On the web page, select Microphone Settings from the Audio sub tab.
Select the required microphone type, with or without phantom power.
Now change the microphone or headset gain so that metering LEDs
around the front panel rotary control peak in the amber section for
normal speech. Press the submit button to save the new settings.
10. The final step is to assign remote intercoms or AoIP streams to the
required channels. On the web page, select Basic Settings from the
Channels sub tab. Select the required remote intercom or AoIP stream
from the Available AoIP Sources list box at the top of the page. This
shows a dynamic list of currently available intercom devices including
those with IFB, and AoIP streams on the network. To configure a
channel for the selected AoIP source, press the corresponding assign
button. For sources that are not currently available, the source name
can be manually entered in the edit box for each channel. For intercom
assignments, a channel on the selected device will need to be assigned
to this unit in order to make intercom calls. Press the submit button to
save the new settings.
The unit should now have the minimum settings configured to allow
intercom calls between devices and AoIP streams.
