Installation guide

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Kaleidescape Installation Guide Network Requirements
To open the browser interface for a specific server, enter http://ks- followed
by the twelve-digit serial number of the server.
For example, for a server with the serial number 0000 0001 2345, enter
http://ks-000000012345 for Windows or
http://ks-000000012345.local for Mac.
A dealer who has a demonstration system plus one or more customer
systems on the dealer’s network can access the browser interface for each
system using this method.
Installer Pages
The installer pages of the browser interface are used for configuring a
system. To access the installer pages, add /installer to the address used to
access the browser interface. For example,
http://my-kaleidescape/installer (Windows)
http://my-kaleidescape.local/installer (Mac)
Network Switches
Gigabit Switch
A Gigabit switch is recommended for any M-Class installation, and is
required to watch more than one Blu-ray movie from the same server at the
same time. Both server and player require a 1000Base-T connection for
1000Base-T throughput.
All-in-one devices that combine the functions of a router and a switch are
generally less effective and not recommended. Kaleidescape does not
recommend a particular network switch, because there are several quality
network switches on the market; however the following switches were
tested and worked successfully:
• Dell PowerConnect Series Gigabit Ethernet switches (27xx, 28xx)
• Cisco Small Business Managed Gigabit Switches (SRWxxxx)
• Pakedge Gigabit Switches
Multiple Switches
If more than one 1000Base-T switch is on the network, make sure all
switches are interconnected using only 1000Base-T switches.
• Do not use 100Base-TX switches.
• Do not use a router as a switch.