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4. Select
Add
, to open the Add Host dialog box, then do the following:
a) Select the Host name field, then enter the computer name of a peer K2 system.
Make sure to enter the exact computer name. Any differences will result in being unable to
connect to the K2 system.
b) If you are using VDCP remote protocol to perform video network transfers, use the following
steps to add a unique Controller ID for each host. Otherwise, you can ignore this step and
proceed to the next step.
•
Select controller id field.
•
Enter the controller ID of the K2 system, then select
OK
. Use a number between 1 and 255
that is not assigned to any other K2 system.
c) Select
OK
in the Add Host dialog box.
5. Repeat the previous step for the remaining K2 systems.
6. In the Configuration dialog box, select
OK
to save settings.
Once the host names are added, the K2 system is ready for streaming operation. For information on
transfer compatibility and supported formats, refer to K2 system specifications. For procedures on
transferring media, refer to the K2 AppCenter User Manual.
NOTE: If you have trouble, try using the ping utility in the Windows command prompt using
either the IP address or host name. Troubleshoot as needed. Also, refer to the Service Manual
for your K2 system for troubleshooting procedures.
Related Topics
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Configuring Server 2008 for domain
This topic applies to Grass Valley servers with a base disk image created prior to mid-2011. Server
disk images created after that time do not require this special configuration.
Systems with the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system require special configuration.
A server must have its firewall disabled for proper K2 system operation. This includes the Windows
firewall that has different profiles for workgroup, domain, etc. You must do the following steps to
disable the firewall.
1. Log in to the server with Windows administrator privileges.
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