Note: Make sure you configure your VBrick devices before you begin adding them. See: Device Initial Configuration and Set Up |
Field Name | Required | Description |
Name | Yes | This can be a name of your choosing. This is a required field. Descriptive location or host name is recommended along with the fact this is your Akamai Secure Streaming device. |
Status | The status of your device may be set to Active or Inactive upon adding it to your system. | |
IP Address | Yes | The IP address of where your device is located. |
Capabilities | Yes | You must designate that the device be at least a viewing destination source so that you may enter the URL given to you by VBrick Support. You may also designate the device as a stream source if desired. |
Video Streams | Yes | Name, URL, Encoding Type, and Multicast are all designated [through the Add URL button] and are required fields. ●Name: May be the name you choose ●URL: Enter the URL provided to you by VBrick Support ●Encoding Type: Must be HLS in this scenario. ●Is Multicast: Not valid with HLS in this case; leave unselected. These streams will later be selected on Presentation Profiles as viewing destinations. |