VBDirectory MPEG-1, 2, 4 & WM VBDirectory Users Guide Version 4.1 June 27, 2007 4410-0061-0009 VBrick Systems, Inc. 12 Beaumont Road Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 Telephone: 1-203-265-0044 Toll Free (USA Only): 1-866-VBrick-1 www.VBrick.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Copyright VBrick Systems, Inc. copyrights this manual with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written permission of VBrick Systems, Inc. © VBrick Systems, Inc., 2007 Disclaimer VBrick Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual to insure it is an easy-to-use guide.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Table of Contents COPYRIGHT........................................................................................................................................... 2 DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................................................... 2 TRADEMARKS ........................................................................................................................................
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 CHAPTER one 1: Introduction ICON KEY Important Information V Brick products are now shipped with a management application called VBDirectory, which provides quick reference and access to all VBricks on a network. It is available as a standalone program available on the product CD ( or from the VBrick website) and bundled with the release of many VBrick products.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 CHAPTER two 2: Installation Your Network The PC running VBDirectory needs to be connected to the network, and there needs to be at least one VBrick configured to send Management SAPs (please refer to the VBrick Admin Guide). It operates on any PC that has access to the network. System Requirements VBrick Systems recommends the following minimum system specifications: • 2000, XP, or Vista. • Any Pentium processor. • 128 Mb RAM.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 CHAPTER three 3: Operation Launch VBDirectory VBDirectory runs from the Start menu, Programs, VBrick, VBDirectory. Create a shortcut by right-clicking on VBDirectory and choosing Create Shortcut. Features C O P Y R I G H T • VBDirectory can be resized by dragging the corners or sides of the menu. • You can sort the listing by clicking on any column header. • Check the version of VBDirectory by viewing the About Box.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 VBDirectory Settings VBDirectory detects and identifies all VBricks that are configured to send Management SAPs to a network address accessible to the PC on which VBDirectory is running. The interface window for VBDirectory displays a list of the VBricks on the network: • Name – Either the Host Name or MAC address of the appliance. • IP Address – The IP address of the unit. • Type – MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, STB (Set-Top Box), WM (Windows Media or WM IPR).
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Management SAP IP Address VBDirectory is configured to pick up Management SAPs transmitted by VBricks. The default address from which the Management SAPs are obtained is 224.2.133.134, port 9876. If the default address from which the Management SAP is received is changed in VBDirectory without changing the SAP address to which the Management SAP is sent by the VBrick, the Management SAP will no longer be visible.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Groups The configuration screens on the VBrick allow the operator to organize VBricks into groups. This helps simplify identification and streamline access to VBricks within a group. Within the group an individual VBrick is identified by a unit number. Dual encoders or decoders are identified by the same number. Displaying a group requires double clicking on it: • Double click the name of a group to display a list of the contents c.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Host Name The Host Name is set in the Internet Protocol, or IP section of the VBrick. Please refer to the users guide for the model. If a Host name has not been selected, the VBrick is identified through the Media Access Control (MAC) address, a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. • Host Name is set in the IP configuration section of the VBrick c. • Host Name is not set. VBrick is identified by the MAC address d.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Connecting to VBricks Connect to a VBrick by double clicking on a highlighted selection c. VBDirectory will launch the appropriate communication program to connect with the VBrick: • • • Connection to VB1000-20003000 Series VBricks will be made through VBAdmin (VBAdministrator). 1 Connection to VB4000-50006000 Series VBricks will be made through the Integrated Web Server, or IWS. 2 Connection to EtherneTV-STB will be made through a web browser.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Groups To set the Username and Password for a group: 1. Highlight a group in the VBDirectory interface window. 2. Select the Username/Password button. 1 3. The Group radio button will be selected. 2 4. Enter the Username and Password. 5. Select OK. 3 4 5 Individual Units To set the Username/Password for an individual unit: 1. Highlight the unit in the VBDirectory interface window. 1 2. Select the Enter Username/Password button. 3.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 VB1000-2000-3000 VB1000-2000-3000 Connection Connect to a unit through the default name or Host Name of the unit. The default name is the MAC address of the VBrick. The default name can be changed to a selected Host Name in the VBrick appliance (please refer to the VB1000-2000-3000 Users Guide).
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Telnet If VBAdmin is not installed, the connection will be attempted through Telnet. VB1000-2000-3000 Upgrade To use the Upgrade feature of VBDirectory for VB1000-2000-3000 series appliances: 1 • Highlight the VBrick c. • Select Upgrade d. If the User Name and Password are correct, the connection will be made through the Upgrade tab of VBAdmin. • Browse to the location of the Download e. • Select the Start Upgrade button f.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 VB1000-2000-3000 Settings The following VBrick settings affect interoperability between the VB1000-2000-3000 series appliance and VBDirectory. Host Name The Host Name is set in the Network section of VBAdmin or in the corresponding Command Line (CLI) instructions. Please refer to the VBrick Users Guide.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 VB4000-5000-6000 VB4000-5000-6000 Connection To connect to an individual VBrick, double click on its name in the Name column (either the Host Name or MAC address), or single click the name and press the “Connect to VBrick” button. The default name is the MAC address of the VBrick. That will launch the Integrated Web Server (IWS) Login Page. If connecting to a VBrick requires a Username and Password to be set, use the “Enter Username/Password” button.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 VB4000-5000-6000 Upgrade Settings for Upgrade Preferences If necessary, set the Upgrade Preference button c. For VB4000-5000-6000 appliances, select VBDownload d. 8 1 2 • Download Type – Manual, Automatic. • Revision Folder – Browse to location or enter. • Keep Revision up to date – If checked, VBDirectory will keep track; if unchecked, it will need to be entered manually. • Action – Choose Action to perform.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 VB4000-5000-6000 Settings The following VBrick settings affect interoperability between the VB4000-5000-6000 series appliance and VBDirectory. Host Name The Host Name is set in the Configuration: Ethernet section of the Integrated Web Server (IWS) or in the corresponding Command Line (CLI) instructions. Please refer to the VBrick Users Guide.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 EtherneTV-STB EtherneTV-STB Connection An EtherneTV-STB can be recognized by the designation ETV-STB in the Model column. If you double-click on an EtherneTV-STB list item you will be taken to an Administration page with the words “You are not logged in.” c Clicking on the Log in button d will take you to the Configuration Login screen where you can enter your User Name and 2 Password and start managing the EtherneTV-STB.
VBDIRECTORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 Setting the Management SAP To set specific Management SAP parameters go to the Configuration->Network–> Management section of the web browser. Management SAP IP address and Port– The default address from which Management SAPs are obtained by VBDirectory is 224.2.133.134, port 9876. Sending SAPs from an EtherneTV-STB to any address other than that, without changing the default VBDirectory configuration will make Management SAPs invisible to VBDirectory.
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