Avenir and Linux Rackmount Remote Configuration with Passwords

Remote Configuration with Password Control

1 INTRODUCTION

Remote configuration and remote control of Streambox Avenir Encoders and other Linux Encoders & Decoders can be a very powerful tool. All models of Avenir and Linux Rackmounts will securely connect to our remote-configuration server as soon as they establish any connection to the internet. Here we will review the features provided by the remote configuration page.

2 LOGGING IN
Log?in is easy ? using your internet browser, open the http://avenir.streambox.com/remote/ page and enter the serial number (Serial ID) of your Encoder or Decoder (see below). If you have set a password, then enter it in the Password field. If you have not set a password, then leave Password blank. Click the ?Logon? button.

3 REMOTE CONFIGURATION PAGE

From the Remote Configuration page (see image) you can access:
Remote access to an Avenir or Linux Rackmount from anywhere in the world can be very useful. It can allow a remote producer to control the activity of the Streambox. It can allow support or IT technicians to address issues with stream quality or connectivity. There are 3 versions of the web interface to choose from:

• Advanced ? This is the full web interface providing the user full control
• Light ? This is a lighter version of the Advanced interface so as not to use too much bandwidth. (RECOMMENDED)
• Micro/Drone ? This is a mobile version of the web interface designed specifically for the Avenir Micro and Avenir Drone only.

Note: If the Streambox is offline (turned off or not connected to the internet) then the Remote Connection will be unavailable (noted by a ? ).

• Serial Number (S/N or Serial ID)
• IP Address ? This is the IP address being used by the Streambox to connect to the Remote Config server. With Avenirs, this may be using one of several connections.
• Start Time ? This is a date stamp
• Status ? This is the status of the Streambox: Offline (?), Online, and Streaming Remote Configuration

It is easier to remember an alias than a serial number for log?in. Thus, if you set an alias, for
example Dave, you can either log on using the alias udDave (ud is prepended to all aliases) or its
respective serial number, E15796199.7D. At any time, you can change the alias, or if you choose,
delete the alias by leaving the Alias field empty, and then click the ?set alias? button.
To ensure that unauthorized individuals do not access your device, it is advisable that you
set a password. To set a password simply enter any string of characters (5 to 25 characters) and
click the ?set password? button. At any time, you can change the password, or if you choose
delete the password by leaving the Password field empty, and then click the ?set password?
button.

Note: Passwords can be cleared only by Streambox support. Sometimes it is helpful to know the access history of your Avenir; a record of each time the
Streambox goes on?line. Clicking ?show? will reveal a table of the most recent records (see example
below).
At times, there may be a need to reload the Remote Configuration page; for example, when
testing a change in status of an Streambox. Simply click the ?Reload? button at the bottom of the
Remote Configuration page.

Though not required, it is good practice for security reasons to log out of this page; click the
?Logout? button at that bottom of the Remote Configuration page.