Grass Valley K2 Media Client System Guide v.3.3 - Manual (Page 55)

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Configure Windows network settings
Configure Windows network settings
Topics in this section include the following:
• “Configure Windows network settings for a stand-alone K2 Media Client” on
page 55
• “Configure Windows network settings for K2 Media Clients with shared
storage” on page 57
• “Set up hosts files” on page 58
• “Add network hosts names for streaming” on page 61
CAUTION: The K2 Media Client is not a general purpose Windows
workstation. The Windows configuration on the K2 system has been
specifically set for use as a real time device. To avoid partial or total
system failure, do not modify any operating system settings unless
approved by Grass Valley, including but not limited to the following:
— Do not use the User Manager
— Do not use the Disk Administrator
— Do not load any third party software
— Do not install any Windows updates other than “High Priority
Updates” without contacting Grass Valley Product Support. (See
“Configuring K2 security” on page 134 .)
Configure Windows network settings for a stand-alone K2 Media Client
The internal storage K2 Media Client and the direct-connect K2 Media Client ship
from the factory DHCP configured. If your control network has DHCP/DNS and you
are satisfied to use the factory default K2 Media Client host name (which is the serial
number), then no local configuration of the control connection is required.
There are special name resolution requirements for the FTP/streaming network. If you
require FTP/streaming transfers for the stand-alone K2 Media Client, refer to
“Streaming video between K2 systems” on page 58 to determine your method of
providing this name resolution and the configuration required.
If the Windows network settings for the stand-alone K2 Media Client need to be
configured, you must have Windows administrator security privileges on the K2
Media Client.
To configure network settings on a stand-alone K2 Media Client, do the following:
1. Access the Windows desktop on the K2 system. You can do this locally with a
connected keyboard, mouse, and monitor or remotely via the Windows Remote
Desktop Connection.
2. Open the Network Connections dialog box:
• In the Windows Classic view, select Start | Settings | Network Connections
• In the Windows XP view, select Start | Control Panel | Network Connections
3. Continue with standard Windows procedures to configure the TCP/IP protocol
properties. You can set up the network using DHCP, DNS, WINS, or other
standard networking mechanisms.
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