Add an Encoder

To optimize the viewing of your content across your enterprise network, VBrick Rev easily facilitates adding an Encoder to your environment. Encoders are designated as the video streaming sources of your network or, in other words, where your video is input from.

Note: Make sure you configure your VBrick devices before you begin adding them. See: Device Initial Configuration and Set Up

Field Name	Required	Description
Device Name	Yes	This can be a name of your choosing. This is a required field. Descriptive location or host name is recommended.
Status		The status of your device may be set to Active or Inactive upon adding it to your system.
MAC Address	Yes	The MAC Address is required. Copy the MAC Address for an Encoder from the Monitor > Network page of VBAdmin in the Encoder.
Video Streams	Yes	Name, URL, Encoding Type, and Multicast are all designated [through the Add URL button] and are required fields if the Encoder is intended to be utilized as a streaming device for live events and Webcasts. These streams will later be selected on Presentation Profiles as viewing destinations. Note: The exception to this scenario is if you are using the DME as a video destination. In this case, you will not need to add a URL for the Encoder because the DME is providing the video destination URLs. View the VBrick Device Integration guide for more information.

4. After a few seconds, the Encoder status should flip from Uninitialized to Active. If it does not, check your MAC Address field to ensure it is correct and the Encoder configuration steps such as the API key and Host fields. See: Device Initial Configuration and Set Up topic.

6. Account admins will be sent an email notification if any DME or Encoder goes into Warning or Offline status so that they may pro-actively troubleshoot the device. The email will include when the device went into warning or offline status (date/time), the device name, and a link to the device.