NetUP Streamer User manual
NetUP Streamer.
User’s manual
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Contents
1Introduction
Intended audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notation conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About NetUP Streamer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Numbering of NetUP Streamer inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
All-in-one solution from NetUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2LCD panel
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Statistics screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Set IP address and subnet mask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Generate new administrator’s password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3Web interface
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to get started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IPTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4System maintenance
Backup copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Editing IP table rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Network troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
NetUP server troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
NetUP server factory reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Introduction
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Intended audience
This manual is intended for IPTV service providers using NetUP solutions. An overall knowledge of TV broadcasting
systems and IP networking is assumed. The document covers basic functionality of device, recommendations for its
configuration and operation.
Notation conventions
About NetUP Streamer
NetUP Streamer allows to receive and relay streams from the following sources:
–satellites;
–terrestrial antennas;
–cable networks;
–IP providers;
–streams of Internet broadcasting;
–IP cameras;
–storage.
Headend stations NetUP Streamer are presented in three models:
– NetUP Streamer mini – the compact headend station allows to receive streams from 4 satellite transponders and
relay 50 or more channels;
– NetUP Streamer 8x – the station for TV providers which allows to receive streams from 8 satellite transponders and
relay 100 or more channels with the total speed of over 900Mbps;
– NetUP Streamer 16x – the station for TV providers which has redundant power supply and hot-swap storage and
allows to receive streams from 16 satellite transponders and relay 200 or more channels.
Additional features requires a separate license. To purchase the license, please contact the NetUP managers.
Code blocks;
Notes
Warnings related to incomplete compatibility with older versions of NetUP.tv NetUP.tv
Generic warnings
NetUP Streamer may be supplied with additional features: transcoding and content encryption before
broadcasting and create a mosaic channel
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Numbering of NetUP Streamer inputs
Numbering of NetUP Streamer inputs
Inputs located on the rear panel of NetUP Streamer and numbered as follows:
All-in-one solution from NetUP
NetUP Streamer may use as a stand-alone solution and as part of the NetUP IPTV Combine.
NetUP IPTV Combine is an unique all-in-one device. It includes all the tools necessary for the operator:
– Middleware – provides communication between content sources and customer’s TV set-top boxes.
– Billing – manages the customer base and commercial services.
–Streamer – receives and relays content to a local network or the Internet.
– VoD/TVoD server – stores content.
NetUP IPTV Combine, similar to NetUP IPTV Streamer, is represented by three models:
– IPTV Combine mini – a compact station for networks serving up to 50 customers, with full functionality;
– IPTV Combine 8x – an Ideal solution for networks serving up to 500 customers, for example, for hotels, cruise
liners;
– IPTV Combine 16x – a productive solution for large companies.
To know more information about NetUP IPTV Combine, please contact the NetUP managers.
Adapter
1
0
CAM
0
0
1
1
NetUP Streamer mini
1
0
3
2
1
0
Adapter
10CAM
1
1
0
0
Adapter
1
0
CAM
0
0
1
1
NetUP Streamer 8x
3
2
1
0
7
6
5
4
Adapter
10CAM
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
CAM
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
Adapter
10
NetUP Streamer 16x
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LCD panel
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Introduction
In order to set up the NetUP’s server equipped with LCD panel, do the following:
1. Plug the network and power cables into the device.
2. Switch power on. You shall see Startup... on the LCD panel.
3. Use the LCD manager for the initial setup of the system.
Statistics screen
Among other items, the LCD menu contains two statistics screens. The default screen displays the network adapters
traffic transfer rate. The lower line of the screen presents the total rate of input and output traffic separated by “/”.
Use Up and Down buttons to navigate through menu elements. Press Up to switch to the CPU load screen.
First number is the total CPU load. Three subsequent numbers give, correspondingly, the portions of CPU load related
to user tasks (u), system tasks (s), and awaiting data from the peripherals (w). Press Down to return to the traffic
statistics screen.
Press Down to navigate to the rest of menu items:
– Reboot system – restart server
– Shutdown system – shutdown server
– Generate (Reset) password – generate a new admin password
Set IP address and subnet mask
1. Select the Network setup screen and press Enter to go to settings menu.
2. Press Up and Down to select the network interface and press Enter.
3. If you need to edit IP address press Enter and then press Up or Down to select an octet for editing. The selected
octet will be indicated by a symbol " > ".
4. Select the last octet of the IP address and press Enter to go to edit the subnet mask.. Press Up or Down to
increase or decrease the number of mask bits. Press Enter to go to the save settings dialog.
5. Select Save changes to save the IP address and the mask and select Discard to cancel settings. Buttons Up and
Down switch between options, with currently selected option emphasized with brackets. Press Enter to confirm
the selection.
6. When the settings are done, set up your DNS server (via its config file) to associate the IPaddress just entered with
mw.iptv domain name.
LCD manager provides a convenient way to monitor the CPU and LAN interface load on the device front panel,
as well as to assign IP addresses to network adapters.
Generate password allows to reset the administrator’s password. The new administrator’s password is
displayed on the LCD until a key is pressed on the front panel
< IPTV [I/0]^ >
12.0 / 0.55 Mbps
< IPTV [CPU]v >
20% 0u 20s 0w
UP
Select interface
Interface 1
IP address:
> 10. 2. 0. 12
Enter
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Generate new administrator’s password
Generate new administrator’s password
1. Starting from the statistic screen, press Up until you see the Reset Password.
2. Press Enter to generate new password and apply it to all system components. The password will be displayed on
the LCD screen.
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Web interface
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Overview
Web interface is used for setting up various server parameters and client's STBs.
To access the web interface, enter an IP address of Middleware server in your browser's address bar. On the opened
page enter the login and the password specified in the equipment passport.
The left panel of the web interface contains links to settings pages, pages are organized into groups. The presence of
pages and groups depends on the hardware configuration of the server and the privileges of the currently logged in
system user.
For the NetUP Streamer server administrator, the web interface includes:
How to get started?
1. Open the DVB to IP gateway page (the Streaming group) in the web interface.
It is strongly recommended to change the password immediately after logging in for the first time. For more info,
see Security on page 23
Group Page Function
Streaming DVB to IP gateway Control the NetUP Streamer, see CAM module parameters, set up
transponders and output streams
IPTV SNMP agents Set up SNMP, download the MIB file
System
administration
Files Download the Administrator’s Guide
Power Management Reboot and shutdown server
Update Update firmware
Status Get info about the services
Backup Manage backup
System
configuration
Network Manage network interfaces and VLANs
Routing Manage user routing rules
Security Change the admin password
Date and time Select timezone and set up server time
Licence Download licenses
System status About Get info about components, license and server hardware
Connections Get info about NetUP.tv systems
Storage Get info about disk space usage
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How to get started?
2. Click Expand input on an input panel. If the input signal is not configured or turned off, the expanded panel
displays only adapter settings. If the input signal is enabled, click Expand input settings to show the adapter
settings panel.
3. Set the input parameters in one of the following ways:
– manually – select Input mode (DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C Annex A, ISDB-T) and fill in all the
parameters. Each of Input modes has its own set of parameters, and the list of available modes depends on the
DVB adapter type. For more info, see Input modes on page 13
– get settings from satellite database or browse network – click on the Get transponder settings button on
the right and select the option: Satellite database or Browse network. In the opened window select one of the
available transponders to fill in its parameters in the form
– upload settings from preset – click Select a preset and choose one from the list. The preset settings will be
displayed in the form. If necessary, you can change parameter values.
4. Check the Enable input box.
5. Click on Apply button to active the settings. As a result, the panel displays input signal quality indicators and the
list of programs for the selected frequency.
Browse network is available for DVB-S and DVB-S2
Changing parameter values in the web form does not affect the preset. For more info, see Configure an input
using a preset on page 14
If you use a preset to set up an input, click on Apply and choose one of the actions: Apply input settings or
Apply both input and streaming settings, because the preset can store not only the parameters to configure
the input, but also the parameters to configure output streams.
If the preset stores only the parameters to configure the input, the panel displays the Load button
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Streaming
Streaming
DVB to IP gateway
This page displays all available inputs. Each input has its own panel.
If an Input is enabled, the panel displays mode and frequency of the input stream, signal decoding information, and
CAM name.
If an Input is not enabled, the panel displays Input is stopped.
The following actions are available on the page:
1. Tune the page interface
Click on the Interface options button and select Settings. In the opened window, enable or disable the available
options and click Close. For more info, see Interface options on page 10
2. Get channel list
Click on the Interface options button and select Get channel list. In the opened window, select a format: XML or
M3U, and click Download or Copy.
3. Get EPG
Click on the Interface options button and select Get EPG. In the opened window, select a format: JSON or
XMLTV,and click Download or Copy link to EPG.
4. Expand the panel with input settings
Left-click on the corresponding button on the input panel you want to configure. For more info, see Input panel on
page 10
Inputs in the web interface are numbered as inputs on the rear panel of the NetUP Streamer (see Streamer on
page 2)
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Streaming
Interface options
Click the button in the upper-right corner of the DVB to IP gateway page to open the Interface options window and
enable / disable the following options:
– Edit streams for one program in a single dialog – enable the option if you want to set up all output streams for
one program in a single common window. For more info, see Set up streaming on page 18.
– Display no more than two destinations for each service in the services list – enable the option if you want
to display no more than two destinations for each service in the common list of services in the input panel.
– Show failed to unscramble warnings – disable the option if you want to hide warnings about decoding errors
on the NetUP DVB to IP gatewaypage.
– Use MSym/s as symbol rate units – enable the option if you want to switch symbol rate units. Default symbolic
speed is in KSym/s.
– Enable interface tutorial – enable the option if you want to run a short tutorial on NetUP DVB to IP gateway.
– Interface language – select English or Russian for the interface.
Input panel
Click Expand input on an input panel to access its settings.
If you have already configured the signal for the selected input, the expanded input panel displays:
–Signal quality indicators
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