
KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 16 www.aja.com
KUMO uses TCP/IP network communications and Ethernet connections (a
10/100/1000 Ethernet port) for crosspoint control, status monitoring, and
software updates. KUMO devices have an internal HTTP web server that works
with a standard web browser on a Mac or PC. An Ethernet cable can also be used
to connect an optional KUMO CP (control panel) directly to a KUMO router for
operation without a computer.
KUMO devices are compatible with both Cat 5 straight-through and cross-over
Ethernet cables—they automatically detect whichever is used.
KUMO’s internal HTTP networking software supports three levels of network
control:
• Closed KUMO network – uses Default Auto Configure (KUMO CP), or Bonjour
(Mac or PC).
• Auto Configured LAN – employs a Bonjour or UPnP enabled computer/
browser to automatically connect devices and allows KUMO web browser User
Interface (UI).
• Standard TCP/IP network – employs DHCP or Static IP addressing and allows
the KUMO web-based UI and an unlimited number of KUMO routers and up to
32 KUMO CP control points.
Once connected, you can use a web browser to:
• Configure any TCP/IP settings
• Select and name KUMO routers and control panels
• Assign a KUMO panel to be able to control specific KUMO routers
• Name Sources and Destinations
• Make Source to Destination assignments (signal routing)
• Change router operating mode (Normal, Dual Mode, Quad Mode)
• Set a variety of operational and monitoring options
LAN Connection Using a Hub or Switch
In a LAN connection, connect one or more KUMO routers to your LAN or closed
network using Cat 5 Ethernet cable and an Ethernet hub or switch; then power up
the equipment.
Figure 5. KUMO Routers on LAN with Web Browser UI
Control Unlimited KUMO
Routers via TCP/IP
LAN Switches or
Hubs
Web Browser
User Interface
Setup and Control Methods
Regardless of direct connection or LAN connection, KUMOs are controlled
over a network by connecting to KUMO’s internal web server with a standard
web browser on a Mac or PC. To do this you first need to establish a network
connection between the computer and the KUMO to be controlled. There are
various methods supported for doing this depending on the operating system
and/or web browser being used.