Grass Valley Profile XP Aug 16 2004 - Manual (Page 279)

Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet
23 July 2004 Profile XP System Guide 279
Setting up a simple video network: Ethernet
The Ethernet video network option provides a 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface for
transfer of video clips among devices connected to the network. Network devices can
include other Profile XP systems, near-on-line video servers, and video archive systems
to name a few. Use the procedures in this section to set up your Profile XP systems on a
Ethernet video network.
Here is a list of the steps you will perform:
• Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network
• Configure the video network on each Profile XP: Ethernet
• Manually Edit the hosts file on each Profile XP
• Power-off and connect proper Ethernet cabling
• Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary
• Test the Ethernet video network using Media Manager
Set up the Windows NT Ethernet network
When installing the Ethernet video network option, you must first set up the Windows
NT Ethernet network. Use the procedure found on page 266, Setting up a simple
Windows NT network, then return to this page and continue with Configure the video
network on each Profile XP: Ethernet.
Configure the video network on each Profile XP: Ethernet
After setting up the Windows NT network interface, you must configure the IP address
and subnet mask for the video network Ethernet interface and choose the network
options you want to use.
To configure the video network Ethernet settings:
1. Open Configuration Manager using the desktop shortcut or by choosing Start |
Programs | Profile Applications | Configuration Manager .
2. Choose Network in the Configuration Manager window. The Network