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4.2
Remote Configuration of the RDS Encoder
4.2.1
Finding out ac
tual RDS encoder’s IP address
Knowing of the RDS encoder’s IP address is necessary for its remote configuration. By default, in typical network, the RDS encoder obtains
IP address automatically via DHCP function.
Actual IP address can be determined from several sources, including front panel LCD display, Device Setup dialogue box in Magic RDS or your
network router’s configuration website, section ‘DHCP, List of clients’.
If the IP address is unknown or not assigned (indicated as ‘No LAN or No IP’ on the LCD), follow the section 4.1 and 4.3.
4.2.2
Remote configuration of the RDS encoder using internal website
The RDS encoder includes HTTP server and a complex web-based user interface. An internet browser may be directed to the encoder’s IP
address to bring up the encoder’s configuration website.
To access the embedded website, type the RDS encoder’s IP address into the web-browser:
4.2.3
Remote configuration of the RDS encoder using the Windows control software
The Magic RDS control software supports remote control of the RDS encoder over TCP protocol. For security reasons, the RDS encoder
comes from the factory with the remote control disabled. Thus, the RDS encoder must be configured first (either via local port or using the
embedded website):
1.
Configure either port 3 or port 4 as follows: Enabled, TCP Protocol – Server, TCP port as required.
2.
Confirm the settings and reset the device.
3.
In Magic RDS, open the Options – Preferences, select Ethernet connection type and fill the encoder’s IP address and TCP port from
the step 1.