NewTek TriCaster 8000 - Manual (Page 321)

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IMPORTANT Note: routers provide a measure of network security by masking the details
of systems connected to them, thus preventing direct external access.
If TriCaster is connected to the network by a router, the IP number shown in the location
field is only valid for viewers connected on the same side of the router as your TriCaster
(as they might be in a local intranet configuration.)
The Location provided in this case is merely a local number assigned by the router, and
is not accessible to the world at large. To find out how to provide external access to your
stream in this configuration, please see Section 18.8, Diagnostics and Troubleshooting,
for information on routers and “port forwarding”.
You can provide any clients or streaming providers this address. Entering this
address into the File menu of Windows Media Player
® (using copy, and pasting it
into the Open URL window) will direct the player to show the stream from your
system on client computer system(s) connected to the Internet.
Hint: Most web browsers can be also configured to invoke a compatible player when
required, as well, but using WMP directly in this fashion may save some steps.
Beyond this, simply select a suitable profile from the Resolution menu for your need.
Once you are done setting up the connection, click OK to close the panel. Your live
program stream will be sent continuously to the network while the Stream button is
enabled.
18.3.3 WINDOWS MEDIA PUSH
A Push Connection Type is often the most convenient method, especially in cases
where TriCaster is connected behind a firewall. Push streaming is also usually
simpler when you need to stream from major venues (such as hotels or convention
centers). The program stream passes quietly out through any firewalls or routers
between the facility and your streaming server.
Also, once your streaming provider has provided you the connection specifics, you
can resume the stream at any time without intervention from the server. When a
Push profile is chosen, the Server control group updates to allow entry of the (pre-
arranged) host web address (Location), Username and Password.