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required. There is no jitter buffer setting on the server codec because it never receives
audio packets.
Prerequisites:
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Bridge-IT firmware v.1.01.00 r4219 or higher.
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G3 codec firmware v.1.6.56 or higher (if connecting to a G3 codec).
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ToolBox web-GUI v.1.2.2.3 or higher.
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A
multi-unicast license installed
in the dialing codec (Note: the Multi-Unicast license includes
multicast server capability).
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Use firmware higher than 2.8.xx in the Bridge-IT, Genie and Merlin families of codecs to transmit
auxiliary data.
Multicast Server versus Multicast Client Programs
Two different types of multicast programs need to be created when multicasting:
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A multicast server program is used by the broadcasting codec to send multicast IP packets
to multicast routers on a network.
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A multicast client program is used by codecs to receive multicast IP audio packets.
A multicast server codec sends audio packets only and a multicast client codec receives audio
packets only. Codecs using the client program request multicast packets (sent from the server
codec), which are distributed by multicast routers.
Creating Multicast Server Programs
Important Notes:
Before you start program configuration please note:
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Ensure all connection related settings like the port, algorithm, bit rate (etc) match on
both multicast server and client programs or they will not connect successfully.
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You cannot edit a program when it is currently loaded in the codec.
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You can
lock a loaded custom program
in a codec to ensure the currently loaded
program cannot be unloaded by a codec dialing in with a different program type.
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Some drop-down menus and settings may be greyed out intentionally depending on
features available.
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It is possible to save a program at several points throughout the program wizard and
use default settings to save configuration time.
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To learn more about programs see the section titled "About Program Dialing".
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Always dial the multicast server codec connection first before connecting multicast
client codecs.
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Multicast client codecs will display return link quality (LQ) only. The
Return
reading
represents the audio being downloaded from the network locally. Multicast server
codecs do not display LQ readings.
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The default UDP audio port setting is 9000 for a multicast and the client and server port
settings must match.
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Forward Error Correction (FEC) is not available for multicast connections.
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It is not possible to connect to a G3 codec and receive multicast IP audio streams.
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To copy multicast client programs onto multiple codecs see
Backup and Restore
Configuration Files
.
1. Open the web-GUI and click the
Programs
symbol
at the top of the screen to display the
Programs panel
.
2. Click the
New Program
button to open the wizard and:
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Click in the text box to name the new program.
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Select
Multicast Server
or if you want to use an existing program as a template, select
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