Remote Control for Chroma, Halo, and Avenir
Chroma/Avenir Remote Configuration
There are three ways of connecting to Streambox Chroma, Halo, Avenir (any model of Avenir Mini or Avenir Micro) to control it using the remote interface (also called the lightweight interface).
Local Network Connection
Connect on the same local network (LAN or WiFi) as the Streambox and open a browser to the Streambox's IP address. The IP address for the unit is displayed the Info tab of the Web UI, on the About stream of the Advanced Web UI, and in some cases and modes, on the LCD display of the hardware itself.
Note that while the Advanced Web UI displays, in the upper left, one or all of its network connections (LAN, WWAN, WIFI, ALL), that only indicates what Streambox uses for streaming or sending files; other network connections are still usable for remote control/configuration.
Online Remote Configuration
If
Avenir Mini is connected to the internet (even if not streaming
over the internet), it will connected to our Remote Config Server. Go to
https://avenir.streambox.com/r... and enter the Serial number of the unit: E13040018.1ABC (this serial is caps sensitive!)
Next, enter the Password; the default password is based on the serial number, supportXXXX where XXXX is the last 4 digits of the serial number before the period:
The unit with serial E13040018.1ABC will have a default password of support0018
If the unit is online and connected to the Remote Config Server, it'll display buttons for the WebUI and Advanced WebUI. Click to open those webUIs.
NOTE: The
connection may drop and resume if the Streambox makes any network changes,
so you may have to re-connect through the avenir.streambox.com website.
Prerequisites for Use:
- Avenir needs have a working network connection with Internet or external access to TCP port 22 (SSH port)
- The Remote User needs be able to access the Avenir Update Server and also be able to connect to an arbitrary TCP ports in the range 5000-8000 on the server.
- A network connection over 3G/4G will allow Remote Configuration,, but it's critical that there is enough bandwidth especially if the Avenir will be streaming during the Remote Configuration session. An Ethernet connection is preferred and most reliable.
Online Remote SSH Connection
Additionally, this feature allows Streambox Support to access the Avenir through SSH, meaning we can recover logs, execute linux commands, etc.
Connect to the WebUI using the above method and login. Once connected, go to the address bar of the browser to see the IP:Port of the Web UI (or Advanced Web UI; in this case it's the same). Subtract 1 from that port number, and if Security Settings on the Chroma/Avenir permit, you may connect via SSH to the IP:(Port-1).
Streambox Wifi Control
Avenir Mini and Avenir Micro models are shipped with a USB Wifi Adapter plugged in. Streambox Chroma and Halo does not ship with this adapter but one can be added by the user. Once a supported wifi adapter is connected, the Streambox will allow wifi access for remote control:
To connect to the Streambox's Wifi network: On phone or iPad, join the wifi network that has the name of the Streambox's serial number (for example, E13040018.1). The WEP password is 1111111111 (that's ten 1s). Navigate the browser to http://10.111.111.1 and you may access the Web UI and Advanced WebUI