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Networked VGA Grid User Guide 1-6 Restrict Viewers by IP Address
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Restrict Viewers by IP Address
The Networked VGA Grid permits you to restrict which computers can access broadcasts by building a list of
allowed and/or denied IP addresses. You can do this at a global level for the system and can also override these
settings on a per-channel basis. Both global and per-channel configuration procedures are described below.
IP address restriction is valid for the viewer only and does not affect the web admin interface or the
mobile configuration interface.
If your viewer account has a password, your viewers must connect to the system from a computer (or gateway)
with a permitted IP address and must also supply the username (viewer) and password before they can view
the broadcast.
IP Address restriction is not configurable per channel. Restrictions affect all broadcasts / streams
from the system.
To restrict access by IP address you need to know the IP addresses, or range of addresses for your viewers. By
default all IP addresses are allowed to connect to the broadcast.
If you’re not familiar with creating allow/deny lists, refer to the examples below this procedure for assistance
with crafting your lists.
To restrict viewers by IP address:
1. Connect to the admin interface using your preferred connection mechanism. See Connect to the Admin
Interface .
2. Login as admin.
3. Select the Access passwords link in the Configuration menu; the password configuration page opens.
4. Type allowed IP addresses or address ranges in the Allow IP’s field. Separate addresses with a comma.
5. Type denied IP addresses or address ranges in the Deny IP’s field. Separate addresses with a comma.
6. Click Apply.
To restrict viewers of a specific channel by IP address:
1. Connect to the admin interface using your preferred connection mechanism. See Connect to the Admin
Interface .
2. Login as admin.
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