Pearl User Guide
Stream content using multicast
5. Enter the destination multicast IP address.
6. Enter the port number through which the audio will stream.
7. Enter the port number through which the video will stream.
Audio and video use nearby port numbers (<port number>and <port 2>). The minimum
distance between audio and video ports must be 2.
8. Click
Apply
; an SDP file is generated and available from the Status page of the web interface.
9. Select a name and location for the SDP file and save it.
10. Share the link to the file with viewers.
Viewing with Session Announcement Protocol (SAP)
When SAP Announce is configured for a stream that uses UDP streaming, the stream is advertised over the
local network. Local viewers can view the stream using a software or hardware media player. Viewers are
presented with a list of available channels, similar to a television menu. Viewers need only click on a stream
and the video is streamed to their desktop, mobile or tablet. To configure SAP announce, go to
Your stream is advertised by the metadata title, if one was configured under Branding, otherwise it is
identified by it's channel identifier. For a description of how to set the metadata, refer to
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