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ViewStation EX User Guide
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Configuring Streaming Preferences
Streaming is the process of sending audio and video over a local
area network from one source to many viewers. A stream is sent out
over IP multicast.
IP multicast is very efficient for this type of broadcasts by enabling
the Viewstation EX to send a single copy of the media to multiple
recipients. By using IP multicast, there is no restriction in the
number of viewers.
The Streaming screen allows you to set up the streaming
parameters.
To access the Streaming screen:
Select System Info > Admin Setup > LAN/H.323 > Streaming. The
Streaming
screen appears:
Figure 4-27. Streaming Screen
You can configure or modify the following options:
❑
Speed —Select the speed (192, 256, 384, 512 Kbps) you are
allowing for streaming. Consult your network manager, as this
may affect the network bandwidth.
❑
IP Multicast Address —A default address is entered for you
based on your serial number. This ensures that you do not have
the same multicast address as another system. You can change