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Chapter 3 – HELO Plus Installation
Overview
HELO Plus requires a network connection and is shipped from the factory
with DHCP enabled. If your network has a DHCP server, by simply connecting
HELO Plus to your network with an Ethernet cable, the DHCP server will assign
HELO Plus a compatible IP address. However, you will need to know that IP
address before you will be able to access HELO Plus’s internal web server for initial
configuration.
The eMini-Setup application, available as a free download from the AJA website,
lets you identify the current HELO Plus IP address and, if necessary, configure its
network settings so the unit can operate in your work environment. See
for more information.
For streaming or recording to a network drive, additional HELO Plus
configuration is required. A properly configured HELO Plus can stream and record
simultaneously or perform each task individually.
HELO Plus was also designed for stand-alone operation. Once configured, you can
operate your HELO Plus without a computer, using only its front panel buttons to
start and stop streaming and/or recording. HELO Plus can even record directly to
inserted formatted media (USB stick or SD card) without a computer or a network
connection.
CAUTION:
Please use caution and take security into account when configuring your
HELO Plus unit on your network. It is recommended that you place your HELO Plus
behind a firewall so that it is not accessible on the open Internet by unauthorized
users. If you have questions or concerns about how to configure HELO Plus in a
way that is appropriate for your security needs, please consult with your IT staff or
a qualified network security consultant.
HELO Plus Initial Configuration Summary
1. Acquire eMini-Setup from the AJA website and install it onto your computer
"Chapter 6 eMini-Setup" on page 68
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2. Connect the HELO Plus's USB Config port to that computer’s USB port.
3. If you will be using HELO Plus on a network, connect the HELO Plus's
Ethernet connector to that network. If no network will be used (possible for
recording only), you can connect the HELO Plus directly to your computer's
Ethernet port.
4. Launch the eMini-Setup application on your computer. The eMini-Setup
Network tab will display the HELO Plus's current IP network settings.
NOTE: HELO Plus ships from the factory configured by default for DHCP operation.
A. If your HELO Plus is connected to a network using DHCP, the DHCP assigned
IP address is shown. Enter that IP address into a web browser on your
connected computer. The HELO Plus's internal web page will be displayed,
allowing complete control of the device.
B. If your HELO Plus is not connected to a network, or your network does
not use DHCP, the HELO Plus will configure itself to use a default static
IP address and display those values. Use that information to make the
required network configuration changes that will allow you to connect
