Difference between revisions of "FAQ"

How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection over the Internet (known as STL connection)? Please read the STL connection over Internet guide.

When using the Instreamer 100 to encode / feed a Shoutcast Server, how do I insert Artist / Title / Station-name text ? Please read how to send metadata

Can i distribute IP Audio over a SCA channel with an Instreamer ?

Exstreamer related questions

How to use the Exstreamer 1000 as a PCM STL ?

How do I play an AAC stream? What version of AAC do you support?

How do I know what the LED blinking means ? Please find that information in the "Exstreamer Technical Manual". (Faster Green and Red LED)

Can I download audio files from a remote server to be played ?

How do I configure the Exstreamer 100 to play files from a flash drive attached to the USB port when the Internet goes down ?

How do I stream from a PC to an Exstreamer ?

How can I monitor an Exstreamer ?

How to listen Barix Radio with Exstreamer ?

What is the capacity of contact of the relay in an Exstreamer-1000 ? 24V - 0,5A

Annuncicom related questions

Can I build an intercom system with Annuncicom?

What are the ratings for the relay on the Annuncicom ? The ratings for the relay are: max 50V/1A

Does the Annuncicom feature SIP functionality ?

Is an Annuncicom 100 with standard firmware able to receive audio using RTP protocol ?

How do I use the Annuncicom with Sureview Immix ?

How do I use the Annuncicom with Milestone XProtect ?

What is the typical power consumption of Annuncicom 100 ?

IPAM related questions

What is the difference between IPAM 200 and IPAM 300?

Control FAQ

X8 related questions

How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ? You need a Barionet to do this. Please read a detailed howto X8-Update

Barionet related questions

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-== FAQ ==
+== General questions - IP, Addressing, Multicast etc ==
+* '''[[Are there any known security vulnerabilities with Barix devices]]'''
+* '''[[So, I have purchased an Instreamer and an Exstreamer. And now what?]]'''
+* '''[[How do the devices get their IP address ?]]'''
+* '''[[What if my routers don't have a fix IP address from the ISP (Internet service provider) ?]]'''
+* ''' How do i connect a Barix device to HSPDA, UMTS, CDMA, EVDO, wireless networks ? Please see [[Connecting to 3G Networks]]'''
+* '''Ho do I do a web update of a device ? Please see [[FW Update]]'''
+* '''[[How do I set the device back to factory defaults ?]]'''
+* '''How do I perform a "Serial Rescue" of the device if it becomes unreachable ? Please see [[FW Update]]'''
+* '''[[How do I get the "status page" of any device ?]]'''
+* '''[[What if the device is still unreachable after a serial rescue ?]]'''
+* '''[[The device already has a password either I don't remember or I don't know, how do I erase it ?]]'''
+* '''[[What is SonicIP?]]'''
+* '''[[Redundancy]] - how do i use Barix devices for a high availabilty application'''
+*'''SonicIP Voice - can I change this and record my own ?''' Yes, to do so follow this [[SonicIP Howto]]
-This is a list of common questions and answers, for most of the answers a detailed description is linked
+* '''[[What is AutoIP, IPzator, etc.and how do I use them?]]'''
-== General questions - IP, Addressing, Multicast etc ==
+* '''[[Do the Barix products support Multicast and IGMP ?]]'''
+* '''[[Do the Barix products support IPv6 ?]]'''
-* '''Do the Barix products support Multicast and IGMP ?'''
+* '''[[I want to set up a local network with more than 250 devices, what do i have to do ?]]'''
-Yes, the Barix products do fully support Multicast and IGMP. However, depending on the firmware and application used, there maybe are some caveats. Read more here: [[Barix Multicast Implementation]]
-* '''Do the Barix products support IPv6 ?'''
+* '''[[I want to do a broadcast over different subnets, is that possible ?]]'''
-No, at the current time, no IPv6 support is implemented in the Barix products
-* '''I want to set up a local network with more than 250 devices, what do i have to do ?'''
+* '''[[Which port/s do your devices commonly use ?]]'''
-* '''I want to do a broadcast over different subnets, is that possible ?'''
+* '''[[What does RTP stand for ?]]'''
-* '''How do the devices get their IP address ?'''
+* '''[[AND what does BRTP stand for ?]]'''
-When you plug the power supply into the power jack of the device and the other end into the power outlet of the wall, the Instreamer will search for a DHCP server to get an IP address and will announce it over the earphone.
-* '''How do I make a "Serial Rescue" of the device if it turns unreachable ?'''
+* '''[[How much latency should I expect in an Instreamer/Exstreamer setup using BTRP ?]]'''
-First of all you have to do this not by web browser but using a serial crossover cable.
-Download the corresponding firmware package of the device from Barix' website as usual. Once the firmware is downloaded and unzipped, you will find the file called "_readme1st.txt". Please follow the instructions contained there.
-* '''What if the device is still unreachable after a serial rescue ?'''
+* '''[[How do emergency messages work ?]]'''
-You can still use the "ARP" method to address the device, but for that you need a LOCAL connection.
-After doing factory defaults, you can ALWAYS use the ARP method or serial method to set up an ip address to the unit and enter the configuration and re-enable it.
-To use the arp-command to set an IP address to the Exstreamer manually, please do the following:
-** connect power, loudspeaker and the cable to the device
-** open a cmd console at your PC, using Windows do the following: "Start Button" --> "Execute" --> "cmd"
-** type in "arp -s <ip address> <MAC address> (e.g. arp -s 192.168.0.201 00-08-e1-00-6c-e7)
-** type in "telnet <ip address> 1 (e.g. telnet 192.168.0.201 1)
-A connection will be initialised. After a short period (app. 2 seconds) you'll get an error message, that´s ok !!
-Now the device has learned the ip address and you should be able to configure the device through your browser.
 == Audio FAQ ==
+=== Questions related to audio formats in general ===
+* '''[[What is the difference in using PCM MSB and PCM LSB?]]''' (e.g. in the STL application)
+* '''[[Bit-reservoir issues]]'''
 === Instreamer/ Encoding related questions ===
-* '''Can the Instreamer also encode WMA ?'''
+* '''[[How are measured Input Peak Levels]]'''
-No. The Instreamer can encode only MP3, PCM or G711.
-* '''Can the Instreamer also encode AACplus ?'''
+* '''[[Can the Instreamer also encode WMA ?]]'''
-No. The Instreamer can encode only MP3, PCM or G711.
-* '''What kind of streams does the Instreamer produce ?'''
+* '''[[Can the Instreamer also encode AAC+ ?]]'''
-It converts audio from any analog or digital (optical/coaxial S/P DIF) source into:
-** G.711 (aLaw/uLaw) streams at 8 or 24 kHz sample rate,
-** PCM (16 bit) streams at 8 or 24 kHz sample rate or
-** high-quality MP3 streams at adjustable bit rates (VBR) between 35 and 192kbps
-** Encoding up to 48kHz PCM/stereo is possible with alternative firmware.
-The audio is encoded in real-time, and the generated audio stream can be distributed, via an IP-based network or the Internet, to one or more receivers or Shoutcast / Icecast-servers.
-* '''Is it possible to encode at a fixed bit rate ?'''
+* '''[[What kind of streams does the Instreamer produce ?]]'''
-No, the Barix Instreamer only encodes at variable bit rates.
-* '''I want to play the stream of an Instreamer with Windows Media Player, but it does not work'''
+* '''[[May I configure the stream EXACTLY at 64 kps (or some other value) on Instreamer 100 ?]]'''
-* '''Do you have a product to encode AACplus (or a plan to do this ?)'''
+* '''[[How much bandwidth do I need to stream audio ?]]'''
-No. There are no current plans to provide a product with AACplus encoding
+* '''[[How many destinations can I stream to ?]]'''
+* '''[[I have set up multiple shoutcast destinations on my Instreamer. Can I use different passwords for different streams?]]'''
+* '''[[How do I set the Instreamer to feed streaming audio to a stream hosting company ?]]'''
+* '''[[I want to play the stream of an Instreamer with Windows Media Player, but it does not work]]'''
+* '''[[Is there a way to connect to the Barix Instreamer directly? We would like to get the audio from the device with as little lag as possible.]]'''
+* '''How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection within the same LAN ?''' Please read the [[Instreamer-Exstreamer How To]] guide.
+* '''How do I configure a Instreamer-Exstreamer audio connection over the Internet (known as STL connection)?''' Please read the [[STL connection over Internet]] guide.
+* '''When using the Instreamer 100 to encode / feed a Shoutcast Server, how do I insert Artist / Title / Station-name text ?''' Please read [[how to send metadata]]
+* '''[[Can i distribute IP Audio over a SCA channel with an Instreamer ?]]'''
 === Exstreamer related questions ===
-*'''SonicIP Voice - can i change this and record my own ?'''
-Yes, to do so follow this [[SonicIP Howto]].
+*'''[[How to use the Exstreamer 1000 as a PCM STL]] ?'''
+*'''[[How do I play an AAC stream? What version of AAC do you support?]]'''
+*'''How do I know what the LED blinking means ?''' Please find that information in the "Exstreamer Technical Manual". (Faster [[Green and Red LED]])
+*'''[[Can I download audio files from a remote server to be played ?]]'''
+*'''[[How do I configure the Exstreamer 100 to play files from a flash drive attached to the USB port when the Internet goes down ?]]'''
+*'''[[How do I stream from a PC to an Exstreamer ?]]'''
+*'''[[How can I monitor an Exstreamer ?]]'''
+*'''[[How to listen Barix Radio with Exstreamer ?]]'''
+*'''[[What is the capacity of contact of the relay in an Exstreamer-1000 ? 24V - 0,5A]]'''
+*'''[http://wiki.barix.com/index.php5?title=Exstreamer_110_Power_Consumption_measurements What is the power consumption of Exstreamer 110?]'''
+*'''[[I have to feed the input to relay contacts? How much ? How can I transmit IO information (beside the audio) over STL Link ?]]'''
 === Annuncicom related questions ===
-* '''Can I build an intercom system with Annuncicom?'''
-Yes, use the PS16 as the central station. Follow this [[Barix Intercom System|howto]] to set up the system.
+* '''[[Can I build an intercom system with Annuncicom?]]'''
+* '''What are the ratings for the relay on the Annuncicom ?''' The ratings for the relay are: max 50V/1A
+* '''[[Does the Annuncicom feature SIP functionality ?]]'''
+* '''[[Is an Annuncicom 100 with standard firmware able to receive audio using RTP protocol ?]]'''
+* '''[[How do I use the Annuncicom with Sureview Immix ?]]'''
+* '''[[How do I use the Annuncicom with Milestone XProtect ?]]'''
+* '''[[What is the typical power consumption of Annuncicom 100 ?]]'''
+=== IPAM related questions ===
+* '''[[What is the difference between IPAM 200 and IPAM 300?]]'''
 == Control FAQ ==
 === X8 related questions ===
-* '''How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ?'''
+* '''How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ?''' You need a Barionet to do this. Please read a detailed howto [[X8-Update]]
-You need a Barionet to do this. There is a special application for the Barionet which helps in doing this.
-Here is a detailed howto page on this wiki describing this: [[X8-Update]]
+=== Barionet related questions ===
+* '''[[How do i read an I/O register using SNMP ?]]'''
+* '''[[How do i set an I/O register using SNMP ?]]'''
+* '''[[What is the typical Barionet Power Consumption ?]]'''
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