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    VBDirectory MPEG-1, 2, 4 & WM VBrick Systems, Inc. Telephone: 1-203-265-004 4 12 Beaumont Road Toll Free (USA Only): 1-866-VBri ck-1 Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 www.VBrick.com VBDirectory Users Guide Version 4.1 June 27, 2007 4410-0061-0009[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 2 JUNE 2007 Cop yright VBrick Systems, Inc. copyrights this manual wi th all ri ghts 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 Dis[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 3 JUNE 2007 T able of Contents C OPYRIGHT ........................................................................................................................................... 2 D ISCLAIMER .......................................................................................[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 4 JUNE 2007 1: Introduction Brick products are now shi pped with a management application called VBDirectory, which provides quick reference a nd access to all VBricks o n a network. It is available as a standalone program availa ble on the product CD ( or from the VBrick website) a[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 5 JUNE 2007 2: Installation Y our Netw or k The PC running VBDirectory needs to be conne ct ed 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.[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 6 JUNE 2007 Create a shortcut by right-clicking on VBDirectory and choosing Create Shortcut. 3: Operation Launc h VBDir ector y VBDirectory runs from the Start menu, Programs, VBrick, VBDirectory. F eatures • • VBDirectory can be resized by dragging the corners or sides of the m[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 7 JUNE 2007 VBDir ector y Settings VBDirectory detects and identifies all V Bricks t hat are configured to send Management SAPs to a network address accessible to the PC on whi ch VBDirectory is running. The interface window for VB Directory disp lays a list of the VBricks on the ne[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 8 JUNE 2007 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[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 9 JUNE 2007 1 2 3 Gr oups The configuration screens on the VBrick allow the operator to organize VBri cks into groups. This helps simplify identification and streamline a c cess to VBricks within a group. Within the group an individual VBrick is identified by a unit number. Dual e n[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 10 JUNE 2007 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 n ot been selected, the VBrick is identified through the Media Access Control (MA C) address, a hardware addre ss that[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 11 JUNE 2007 Connecting to VBric ks Connect to a VBrick by double clicking on a highlighted selectio n c . VBDirectory will launch the appropriate communication program to connec t with the VBrick: • • Connection to VB1000-2000- 3000 Series VBricks will be made through VBAdmin ([...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 12 JUNE 2007 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. 3. The Group radio button will be selected. 4. Enter the Username and Password. 5. Select OK. Individual Units To set t[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 13 JUNE 2007 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 Ho st Name in the VBrick appliance (please refer to the VB1[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 14 JUNE 2007 3 4 Telnet If VBAdmin is not installed, the connection will be attempted through Telnet. VB1000-2000-3000 Upgr ade To use the Upgrade feature of VBDirect ory for VB1000-2000-3000 serie s appliances: • • Highlight the VBrick c . • • Select Upgrade d . If the User[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 15 JUNE 2007 VB1000-2000-3000 Settings The following VBrick settings affect inte roperability between the VB1000-20 00-3000 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. Ple[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 16 JUNE 2007 VB4000-5000-6000 VB4000-5000-6000 Connection To connect to an individual VBrick, doubl e click on its name in the Name column (eithe r the Host Name or MAC address), or single click the n ame and press the “Connect to VBrick” button. The default name is the MAC addr[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 17 JUNE 2007 VB4000-5000-6000 Upgr ade Settings for Upgrade Preferences If necessary, set the Upgrade Preference button c . For VB4000-5000-6000 appliances, select VBDownload d . • • Download Type – Manual, Automatic. • • Revision Folder – Browse to location or enter. ?[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 18 JUNE 2007 VB4000-5000-6000 Settings The following VBrick settings affect inte roperability between the VB4000-50 00-6000 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 correspond[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 19 JUNE 2007 Ether neTV -STB Ether neTV -STB Connection An EtherneTV-STB can be recognized by the desig nation ETV-STB in the Model column. If you double-click on an Etherne TV-S TB list item you will be taken to an Administration page with the words “You are not logged in.” c C[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 20 JUNE 2007 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[...]

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    VBDIRECT ORY USERS GUIDE VERSION 4.1 COPYRIGHT VBRICK SYSTEMS PAGE 21 JUNE 2007 INDEX B Benefits, 4 C CLI, 15, 18 Command Line, 15, 18 Compatibility, 20 Configuration, 7 configured, 5 Connecting, 11 D default address, 8, 15, 18 , 20 default name, 16 default timeout, 15 default value, 8 DHCP, 4 F filter, 8 G Group Name , 15 Groups, 9 H Host Name, 4,[...]