Comtech EF Data / Stampede
FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.2.2
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Chapter: FX Series Configuration
Section: FX Series Multicator
MN-FXSERIESADM6 Rev 6
3.5.1
Multicator Settings
Figure 3-21 FX Series Multicator General/Controller Edit Screen
General Settings
Source Interface:
For transmitters and receivers, this is the interface used when communicating with the controller. For the
controller, this is the interface used when transmitters and receivers communicate
Note:
In routed mode this should always be the interface designated as the WAN interface
Controller Address:
This is the address of the controller that the transmitter/receiver will communicate with. If this device is a
controller and a transmitter or receiver this address should match the "Source Interface" field.
Controller Port:
The port that the controller will use to communicate with transmitters and receivers, if this appliance is a
transmitter or receiver it is the port used to communicate with the controller
Multicator Controller Settings
Enable Multicast Controller:
This setting enables the multicast controller on this appliance. Only one controller should be
enabled on a network. The default is "Disabled".
Multicast Address:
This is the multicast IPv4 address that will be used to transfer files via reliable multicast. This
address is communicated to the transmitters and receivers. The default value is 224.0.55.55.
Multicast Port:
This is the multicast port that will be used to transfer files via reliable multicast. This port is
communicated to the transmitters and receivers. The default value is 4929.
Transaction Rate:
This is the max speed that a multicast transmitter will transmit a file. The default value is based
off the license.
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