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* '''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. There is a special application for the Barionet which helps in doing this.
You need a Barionet to do this. There is a special application for the Barionet which helps in doing this.
Details are in the relase notes of this application, which is currently available from the yahoo barix forum's file section.
Here is a detailed howto page on this wiki describing this: [[X8-Update]]

Revision as of 16:27, 19 December 2008

FAQ

This is a list of common questions and answers, for most of the answers a detailed description is linked

General questions - IP, Addressing, Multicast etc

  • Do the Barix products support Multicast and IGMP ?

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 ?

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 ?
  • I want to do a broadcast over different subnets, is that possible ?

Audio FAQ

Instreamer/ Encoding related questions

  • Can the Instreamer also encode with WMA ?

No. The Instreamer can encode only MP3, PCM or G711.

  • I want to play the stream of an Instreamer with Windows Media Player, but it does not work
  • Do you have a product to encode AACplus (or a plan to do this ?)

Exstreamer related questions

  • SonicIP Voice - can i change this and record my own ?

Yes, to do so follow this SonicIP Howto.

Annuncicom related questions

  • Can I build an intercom system with Annuncicom?

Yes, use the PS16 as the central station. Follow this howto to set up the system.

Control FAQ

X8 related questions

  • How do i update an X8 with the latest firmware ?

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