Blonder tongue NXG-IP Series User manual

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USER MANUAL
NXG SERIES
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NXG-IP SERIES
IP MODULES
STOCK # MODEL NAME DESCRIPTION
6798 NXG-IP IP Module (SPTS); 256 Input / 256 Output IP Streams; 4x GbE Ports
6798 M NXG-IP-MPTS IP Module (MPTS); 128 MPTS Input IP Streams; 4x GbE Ports;
16 programs per MPTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 4
SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY ...................................................................................... 5
2.1 PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES ..............................................................................................................5
2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................6
SECTION 3 – STATUS ............................................................................................................. 7
3.1 MODULE STATUS............................................................................................................................................7
3.2 DETECTED ISSUES .........................................................................................................................................7
3.3 MODULE INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................8
SECTION 4 – FRONT-PANEL CONFIGURATION..................................................................... 8
4.1 CONFIGURING THE IP LINK PORTS..................................................................................................................8
SECTION 5 – INPUT CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 10
5.1 ADD INPUT STREAMS CONFIGURATION...........................................................................................................10
5.2 AVAILABLE RESOURCES................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3 INPUT STREAM LIST VIEW ............................................................................................................................. 11
5.4 REMOVE CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................................................12
5.5 INPUT STREAM SEARCH FUNCTIONS..............................................................................................................12
SECTION 6 – OUTPUT CONFIGURATION (STK# 6798 - SPTS ONLY) ................................. 13
6.1 ADD OUTPUT STREAMS CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................13
6.2 AVAILABLE OUTPUT RESOURCES ................................................................................................................... 14
6.3 STREAM LIST VIEWS .....................................................................................................................................15
6.4 REMOVE CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................. 16
6.5 OUTPUT STREAM SEARCH FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 7 – SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 17
7.1 MODULE SETTINGS CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................. 17
7. 2 MODULE REBOOT .......................................................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 8 – FIRMWARE UPDATES ...................................................................................... 18
SECTION 9 – TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 19
LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................. 23

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åElevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,
the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater
than room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing
the equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature per Section 2.3.
åReduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that
the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
åMechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
åCircuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of
the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the
circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Appropriate
consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing
this concern.
åReliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be
maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g. use of power strips).
åRead all safety and operating instructions before you operate the unit.
åRetain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
åHeed all warnings on the unit and in the safety and operating instructions.
åFollow all installation, operating, and use instructions.
åUnplug the unit from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning the exterior of the unit.
åDo not use accessories or attachments not recommended by Blonder Tongue,
as they may cause hazards, and will void the warranty.
åDo not operate the unit in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or
moisture.
åDo not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
unit may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the unit. Install the
unit only in a mounting rack designed for 19” rack-mounted equipment.
åDo not block or cover slots and openings in the unit. These are provided for
ventilation and protection from overheating. Never place the unit near or over
a radiator or heat register. Do not place the unit in an enclosure such as a cabinet
without proper ventilation. Do not mount equipment in the rack space directly
above or below the unit.
åOperate the unit using only the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. Unplug the unit power cord by gripping the plug, not the cord.
åThe unit is equipped with a three-wire ground-type plug. This plug will fit only
into a ground-type power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact an electrician to replace the outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the ground-type plug.
åRoute power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The STOP sign symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of REQUIRED operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions that if not followed, may result in
product failure or destruction.
The YIELD sign symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of RECOMMENDED operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions.
The LIGHTNING flash symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER FROM THIS UNIT.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER
This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer’s attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.
åBe sure that the outdoor components of the antenna system are grounded in
accordance with local, federal, and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Pay special attention to NEC Sections 810 and 820. See the example shown in
the following diagram:
åWe strongly recommend using an outlet that contains surge suppression or
ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when
the unit is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the unit and the antenna. This
will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
åDo not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing the antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or
circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.
åDo not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire
or electrical shock.
åNever insert objects of any kind into the unit through openings, as the objects
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause fire or
electrical shock.
åDo not attempt to service the unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing
to authorized service personnel.
åUnplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service
personnel whenever the following occurs:
oThe power supply cord or plug is damaged;
oLiquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit;
oThe unit has been exposed to rain or water;
oThe unit has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;
oThe unit exhibits a distinct change in performance.
åWhen replacement parts are required, ensure that the service technician uses
replacement parts specified by Blonder Tongue. Unauthorized substitutions
may damage the unit or cause electrical shock or fire, and will void the warranty.
åUpon completion of any service or repair to the unit, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to ensure that the unit is in proper operating condition.
You should always follow these instructions to help ensure against injury to yourselfand damage to your equipment.

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SECTION 2 – PRODUCT SUMMARY
2.1 PRODUCT APPLICATION & FEATURES
APPLICATION
The NXG-IP (IP Module SPTS) and NXG-IP-MPTS (IP Module MPTS) are part of Blonder Tongue’s agship
NeXgen Gateway (NXG) platform that provides IP input and output connectivity to the NXG backplane.
The NXG-IP accepts incoming MPEG-2 or H.264 IP transport streams in an SPTS format, and the NXG-IP-MPTS
supports multiple as well as single transport streams (limited case). Both modules provide SPTS outputs to the
backplane for muxing and distribution.
Up to 256 SPTS and 32 MPTS can be supported on corresponding modules on each of their four (4) front panel
1Gb RJ45 Ethernet ports. The NXG-IP has a full-duplex capacity of 1024 SPTS inputs and 1024 SPTS outputs
per module. The NXG-IP-MPTS supports up to 16 programs on each of its 32 MPTS for a full capacity of 2048
streams.
2.2 PRODUCT MODULE DESCRIPTION
Status LED: Status indicator colors are as follows.
▶OFF = Indicates the module is not correctly connected or receiving power.
▶GREEN = Indicates the module is running without errors.
▶AMBER = Indicates that one or more warnings have been detected.
▶RED = Indicates that one or more errors have been detected.
GbE Ports: RJ45 port; 1000Base-T Ethernet (GigE) - Detailed use per model below
▶GbE 1: used for content input or output (SPTS); used for content input only (MPTS)
▶GbE 2: used for content input or output (SPTS); used for content input only (MPTS)
▶GbE 3: used for content input or output (SPTS); reserved (MPTS)
▶GbE 4: used for content input or output (SPTS); reserved (MPTS)
A
B
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NXG-IP-MPTS KEY FEATURES
▶Supports direct feed from Master Controller
▶Each RJ45 GbE port supports up to 32 MPTS
▶Supports up to 128 MPTS per module
▶Supports up to 16 programs per MPTS
▶Supports MPEG-2 and H.264 (AVC) content
▶VBR or CBR
▶Both ports 1 & 2 can be set to same subnet
▶IGMPv2 and IGMPv3
(primary and secondary source IP addresses)
NXG-IP KEY FEATURES
▶Each RJ45 GbE port is input or output congurable
▶Supports up to 256 SPTS per RJ45 GbE port
▶Supports up to 1024 SPTS full-duplex per module
▶Supports MPEG-2 and H.264 (AVC) content
▶All 4 ports can be set to same subnet
▶VBR or CBR
▶IGMPv2 and IGMPv3
(primary and secondary source IP addresses)
NOTE: Both models have the same silkscreened names on the front panel. If using both SPTS and
MPTS modules, the user should refer to the Master Controller GUI (graphic user interface) to identify
the slot numbers for each model installed into the platform.
REMINDER: Both input and output is available on NXG-IP (Stk#6798). The NXG-IP-MPTS
(Stk#6798 M) is capable of input ONLY on Ports 1 and 2.

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2.3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
2.4 MODULE INSTALLATION
For general module installation instructions, please refer to the NXG Base Platform User Manual.
ALARMS & MONITORING
Front Panel
1x Status LED (Bicolor)
INPUT
IP
2.2 Gb via RJ45 Connectors
Video Codecs
MPEG-2; H.264 (AVC)
Addressing
Multicast or Unicast
MPEG TS
SPTS Full-Duplex (NXG-IP; Stk#6798)
MPTS (NXG-IP-MPTS; Stk#6798 M)
Management
IGMPv2 & IGMPv3
GENERAL
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
1.15 x 7.0 x 15.5 in
(29 x 178 x 394 mm)
Weight
2.0 lbs (0.9 kg)
Power
DC via NXG Mainframe Backplane
Power Consumption
11 W
Operating Temp.
32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Storage Temp.
-13 to 158 °F (-25 to 70 °C)
Operating Humidity
0 to 95% RH @ 35 °C max,
non-condensing
OUTPUT
NXG-IP (STK#6798)
IP
2.2 Gb via RJ45 Connectors
Video Codecs
MPEG-2, H.264 (AVC)
Addressing
Multicast or Unicast
MPEG TS
SPTS Full-Duplex
NXG-IP-MPTS (STK#6798 M)
IP
2.2 Gb to Mainframe backplane;
SPTS available for all other modules

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SECTION 3 – STATUS
The “Status” tab (Figure 3) displays the general health and module information at a glance. The information is
provided as a quick way to monitor the module or assist with troubleshooting issues that may arise.
Figure 3 - “Module” Tab - Full View
Status: Indicates the current status of the module. Status Levels and colors shown below:
▶Ok - No issues at the current time
▶Updating - an update is in-progress via the Master Controller’s Firmware Update page.
▶
Error - One or more errors have occurred. A short summary of the error message is shown under “Detected
Issues”. Check system log for more information on error(s).
▶Warnings - One or more warnings have been triggered. Check system log for more information.
Temperature: Indicates the temperature of the module.
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3.1 MODULE STATUS
In the section entitled “Module Status” (Figure 3.1), the following parameters about the module health are
displayed:
Figure 3.1 - “Status” Tab - Module Status
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Figure 3.2a - “Status” Tab - No Detected Issues
3.2 DETECTED ISSUES
In the section entitled “Detected Issues”, the following module-specic information is indicated:
If any issues arise, the problem will be shown here and the color will correlate to the urgency of the issue. When
there are no issues, the text will say “No issues detected” and remain black text color. When there is an Error, then
the text will change to red and indicate what is causing the error (see Figure 3.2b)
Figure 3.2b - “Status” Tab - Detected Issue

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Serial Number: Indicates the serial number of the module installed.
Software Version: Indicates the software version of the module. To update the module software, please see
“Section 5 - Firmware Updates”.
Backplane Firmware Version: Indicates the backplane rmware version for this module. Backplane version
is only needed for tech support and software debugging.
Slot Location: Indicates the slot location on the platform chassis where the module is currently installed into.
Model Number: The model name of the installed IP Module will be indicated here as either “NXG-IP” (SPTS)
or “NXG-IP-MPTS”.
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3.3 MODULE INFORMATION
In the section entitled “Module Information”, the following module-specic information is shown below:
Figure 3.3 - “Status” Tab - Module Information
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3
4
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There are four (4) IP Link Ports that correlate to the front-panel ports of the module. Beside the numbered
port, on the primary header for each set of congurations, the following may appear depending on which IP
module model is installed and what settings are applied to them:
▶Not Linked: When unlinked, this will be the only information that is shown beside the numbered port.
▶Linked: when linked, the data rate (Gb/S) at which the port is linked at will display. (ex. FP2 is linked and
is 1 Gb/S).
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Figure 4.1a - “FP Configuration” Tab - Full View
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SECTION 4 – FRONT PANEL CONFIGURATION
4.1 INTRODUCTION: CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
The “FP Conguration” Tab (Figure 4.1a) allows the user to congure the IP settings for the front-panel GigE
ports.

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For each IP Link Port, the following parameters are shown or can be congured:
MAC: A read-only unique identier assigned to a network interface.
IP: Set the IP address to be on the same IP network as your input source or output source.
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4.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFIGURATION SCREEN (CONTINUED)
Subnet: Set the IP subnet mask.
Gateway: Set the IP address of the default gateway.
IGMP: Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
v2 or v3 can be chosen from the drop-down list
(Figure 4.1b).
▶v2: Allows you to join or send multicast group
addresses.
▶v3: Allows you to join or send multicast group
addresses with a source IP address. The source
IP addresses are entered as shown under
Section 5.1, “Add Input Streams Conguration”.
Bound Port: Allows the selection of bound Master
Controller ports from the drop-down list (Figure
4.1c). Selections are as follows:
▶Disabled: The Bind Port option is disabled.
▶
Master Controller FP1 - FP4: The user can select
any of the four ports on the Master Controller
during setup.
▶Master Controller SFP+: the user is able to set
up a direct feed ingress at greater than 1Gbps
and up to 2.5 Gbps. It is, however suggested
to keep the feed to 2.2 Gbps or lower to keep
the system operating optimally. Note that this
is the most common and optimal use of the
bound port.
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Figure 4.1b - IGMP Setting Options
Figure 4.1c - Bound Port Setting Options
NOTE: As of NXG-IP/NXG-IP-MPTS version 1.2.0.7_x or higher and Master Controller 1.5.0.7_x, the 4 IPs can be set
to the same subnet. Any version prior, will require all addresses to be on a different subnet. It is recommended to
ALWAYS update to the latest release version.
NOTE: Bound Port is a feature of the NXG-IP-MPTS for Multicast use. This is not available in the NXG-IP blade.
Port 3 and 4 have special assignment designations as follows:
▶
Port 3 - Master Controller unbound ports via backplane: All unbound ports can feed into this port through
the backplane.
▶Port 4 - Master Controller bound port via backplane: A single port from Master Controller being bound
can be bound to this port. The feed will go directly from the Master Controller port to this port.

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4.2 BOUND PORT QUICK SETUP
To bind the Master Controller to a port on the NXG-IP-MPTS blade, the following steps should be taken:
Figure 4.2a - Master Controller: Front Panel Configuration Settings
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Navigate to the Front Panel Tab to begin
setup on the Master Controller.
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Set the “Mode” to “Isolate for Module
Use Only” in order to set the port aside
for your IP module to gain exclusive
access to it.
2
Set the “Multicast Output Mode” to “Flood”. This will enable IGMP and the Multicast Router.
Note: Select ooding on a port when connected to your core switch. This will allow all multicast trac to
the port, the external switch will handle the IGMP functions
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Once set up, the “Assignments” row will display the assigned module for that port (GbE or SFP+).
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Figure 4.2b - Master Controller: Front Panel Option Settings
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3
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REMEMBER: Click on the [APPLY SETTINGS] button to save and apply new values or configuration changes.
NOTE: Please review Section 5.1 and 5.4 of the NXG-System User Manual for additional information on the Front
Panel and Status Indication Information for the Master Controller.

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5.1 ADD INPUT STREAMS CONFIGURATION
Interface: Choose from Port 1 to Port 4 (on the front
panel) to assign streams to.
IP Input: Assigned IP address for the stream
Port: Assigned port for the stream
Stream Name: User-dened name for the stream
being added. The name length limit is 16 characters.
IGMP CONFIGURATION FIELDS
Conguration for the following elds can be enabled
through the FP Cong tab described in Section 4.
IGMPv3 Source IP 1: Source IP #1 address
IGMPv3 Source IP 2: Source IP #2 address
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2
4
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Figure 5.1b - View with IGMPv2 set on FP Config Tab
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Figure 5.1a - “Add Input Streams Configuration”
1 2 3 4
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Note: If the port is set to IGMPv2, Source IP 1 and Source IP 2 will not be available to set up. When in IGMPv2,
the input for these settings will be disabled and grayed out. (example: Figure 5.1b)
Once conguration details have been completed, the user can click to add the Input Stream to the
IP Port.
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SECTION 5 – INPUT CONFIGURATION
Figure 5 - “Input” Tab - Full View (SPTS Shown)
The “Input” Tab allows a user to add and assign input streams to each IP port.
NOTE: Clicking the small arrow ( collapsed; expanded) beside each program will show or hide further choices
or read-only data.
NOTE: NXG-IP-MPTS (Stk #6798 M) stream info will display the IP and Port as shown above, however there are
differences in how other details are displayed. See Section 5.3 for further information.

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The “Available Resources” table displays, in real-time, the remaining available resources after factoring out the
current assigned streams. The resources being monitored are as follows:
5.2 AVAILABLE RESOURCES
TS In: Displays the remaining
Transport Stream (TS) available for
each port. The transport streams
allowed can be up to 256 per input
port. As streams are added to input,
this number will go down.
BW In: Displays the remaining
bandwidth (Mb/S) for each linked
port. As streams are added to Input, this number will also go down. If the Port is not linked, “No Link” will
show in these elds.
Module BW: Displays the remaining bandwidth (Mb/S) that the module is allowed, once the input bandwidth
has been subtracted.
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Figure 5.2 - “Available Resources”
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2
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The Input Stream list view appears below the conguration area and the search functions. It displays both a
method of choosing congured streams to remove (see Section 5.4) and additional details for the streams which
have been congured and added to the Inputs.
5.3 INPUT STREAM LIST VIEW
Input IP: Input IP address that the stream is assigned to.
Input Port: Input Port that the stream is assigned to.
Peak Bitrate: The peak bitrate consistently shows the maximum bitrate of that program.
Average Bitrate: The bitrate is calculated over a period of time to give you the average bitrate of that
program.
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2
3
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Figure 5.3a - Input Stream List View (SPTS)
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Figure 5.3b - Input Stream List View (MPTS)
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IP Port #: Displays the programs which have been added
to the IP Port #. (Note: IP Port #2 is shown as an example)
Source Stream: Displays the Source Stream Name. Empty
checkboxes ( ) are selectable to remove congured
input streams, as detailed below.
When the line is expanded, the following data ( ) for
each program is shown:
Short Channel Name: 7-letter name for the channel.
Program Number: Congures the MPEG Program
used in all PSI tables for this stream. Range is 1 -
65,535.
Peak Bitrate and Average Bitrate: are as described
above.
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The NXG-IP-MPTS (Stk # 6798 M) displays the additional
following information, after Input IP and Input Port, as shown:
Program Name: Displays the Program Name and
bandwidth (Mb/S). When the line is expanded, the following
data ( ) for each program is shown:

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5.4 REMOVE CONFIGURATION
The “Remove Conguration” table provides a way of removing congured streams from the IP Input.
# Streams: Displays the number of selected congured streams that the user
wishes to remove. To select a stream, as noted in Section 5.3 above, checking
the empty box ( ) allows the user to select one or more programs to be removed
from the Input conguration.
Once all streams are selected, the click the button and all congured
streams will instantly be removed in real-time.
The “Search” function is provided as a way to easily nd a program within a list. This standard function is
real-time, acting as a lter to isolate matches as the user types into the input eld.
The “Collapse All” and “Expand All” buttons are also provided, in addition to the search function, in order
to further lter data.
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The list of streams which have been congured and added will show below the conguration area.
5.5 INPUT STREAM SEARCH FUNCTIONS
Figure 5.5 - Input Stream List Search Functions
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CAUTION: The remove function is instantaneous, there will be no warning before the function is completed, so ensure
that a copy of the current configuration is saved. This can be done through the Status tab.

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SECTION 6 – OUTPUT CONFIGURATION (STK# 6798 - SPTS ONLY)
The “Output” Tab only appears on the NXG-IP (Stk# 6798) module and allows the user to add and assign output
streams to each IP port.
NOTE: Clicking the small arrow ( collapsed; expanded) beside each program will show or hide further choices
or read-only data.
Figure 6 - “Output” Tab - Full View
Interface: Choose from Port 1 to Port 4 (on the front panel) to assign streams to.
Destination IP: User must enter the IP address of the receiving equipment.
Destination Port: User must enter the IP Port of the receiving equipment. The range is 1 to 65535.
Time-to-Live (TTL): A limit setting on the time that an IP packet can exist in an IP network. The value is set
by the sender of the packet, and is reduced by every host on the route to packet’s nal destination. If the
Time to Live reaches zero before the packet arrives at its nal destination, then the packet is discarded. The
purpose of this eld is to avoid an undeliverable packet from circulating on an IP network perpetually. The
range is 1 to 255. (Factory Default: “128”)
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6.1 ADD OUTPUT STREAMS CONFIGURATION
Figure 6.1a - “Add Output Streams Configuration”
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The following parameters are congurable for each Interface IP Port's output.

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Select “Show Add View” to select the programs to add to Output.
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6.1 ADD OUTPUT STREAMS CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
Figure 6.1b - View modes
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Figure 6.1c - Add View - Selecting a stream
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Figure 6.1d - Add View - After adding a stream
Once the streams have been added, they will show up on the right column of “Add View” mode.
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6.2 AVAILABLE OUTPUT RESOURCES
The “Available Resources” table displays, in real-time, the remaining available resources after factoring out the
current assigned streams to the IP Output. The resources being monitored are as follows:
TS Out: Displays the remaining Transport Stream (TS) for each port. The transport streams allowed for input
can be up to 256 per Port. As streams are added to Output, this number will go down.
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Figure 6.2 - “Available Resources”
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In “Add View”, the installed modules will display the streams that have been sent to the backplane. The use
can select programs from these various modules to add to Output on the chosen IP Port. To select, check
the box ( ) next to the programs to add to the IP Output. After conguration details have been completed
and the streams have been selected, the user can click to add the Input Stream to the IP Port.
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The Output Stream list views appear below the conguration area and the search functions. The Add View
displays a method of choosing streams to add and remove while the Remove view displays only the method of
choosing congured streams to remove (see Section 6.4). Both views also allow viewing of additional details for
the streams which have been congured and added to the Inputs.
6.3 STREAM LIST VIEWS
Program used in all PSI tables for this stream. Range is 1 - 65,535.
Virtual Channel Number: Channel number assigned to a program within the Virtual Channel Table (VCT).
Average Bitrate: The bitrate is calculated over a period of time to give you the average bitrate of that
program.
Peak Bitrate: The peak bitrate consistently shows the maximum bitrate of that program.
Encrypted: Indicates if the channel is encrypted
Short Channel Name: 7-letter name for the
channel.
Program Number: Configures the MPEG
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ADD VIEW (LEFT COLUMN) - EXPANDED
Module (#): Displays programs sourced from all input
modules within the NXG platform. Example shown
in Section 4: Pro:Idiom IP (3).
Source Stream: Displays the Source Stream Name.
Empty checkboxes ( ) are selectable to remove
congured input streams, as detailed in Section 6.4.
When the line is expanded, the following data ( )
for each program is shown:
Figure 6.3b - Add View (Right Column) /
Remove View - Expanded
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Figure 6.3a - Add View - Left Column
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When the line is expanded, the following data ( ) for
each program is shown:
Output IP: Output IP address that the stream is assigned to.
Output Port: Output Port that the stream is assigned to.
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EXPANDED
IP Port #: Displays the programs which have been added to the
IP Port #. (Note: IP Port #4 is shown as an example)
Source Stream: Displays the Source Stream Name. Empty
checkboxes ( ) are selectable to remove congured input
streams, as detailed below.
Out BW: Displays the remaining bandwidth (Mb/S) for each linked port. As streams are added to Output, this
number will also go down. If the Port is not linked, “No Link” will show in these elds.
Module Out BW: Displays the remaining bandwidth (Mb/S) that the module is allowed, once the input
bandwidth has been subtracted.
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Originating Module: Module Slot Number that the stream is originating from.
Peak Bitrate: The peak bitrate consistently shows the maximum bitrate of that program.
Average Bitrate: The bitrate is calculated over a period of time to give you the average bitrate of that
program.
6.3 STREAM LIST VIEWS (CONTINUED)
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The “Search” function is provided to nd a program within a list. This standard function is real-time, acting
as a lter to isolate matches as the user types into the input eld.
The “Collapse All” and “Expand All” buttons are also provided, in addition to the search function, to further
lter data.
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6.5 OUTPUT STREAM SEARCH FUNCTIONS
Figure 6.5 - Output Stream List Search Functions
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6.4 REMOVE CONFIGURATION
The “Remove Conguration” table provides a way of removing congured streams from the IP Output.
# Streams: Displays the number of selected congured streams that the user
wishes to remove. To select a stream, as noted in Section 6.3 above under the
Remove View in particular, the user is able to check the empty box ( ) to select
one or more programs to be removed from the Output conguration.
Once all streams are selected, then click the button and all congured
streams will instantly be removed in real-time.
CAUTION: The remove function is instantaneous, there will be no warning before the function is completed, so ensure
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7.1 MODULE SETTINGS CONFIGURATION
The “Module Settings Conguration” section allows the user to back-up and re-load the conguration settings.
7.2 MODULE REBOOT
The “Module Reboot” section allows the user to reboot the module from this screen.
Resets the module back to the Factory defaults. It is always recommended
to save the existing conguration le before resetting to the default values .
Downloads the current module conguration le.
Browse and select a Conguration File.
After choosing le, click this to load and apply the conguration le.
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Figure 7 - “System” Tab
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SECTION 8 – FIRMWARE UPDATES
The “Firmware Update” tab (Figures 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d) is part of the Master Controller Module interface, and
is used for all installed modules. It is located on the right side of the main menu allowing the user to review
currently installed rmware versions and quickly update installed module(s).
Check “Firmware Version” to ensure you have the latest rmware. To determine if a new rmware update
has been released, please go to our website at: (www.blondertongue.com/support/rmware-updates/)
Click the “Firmware Download Site” linked button and then click through the following folders to view the
list of NXG modules: “BLONDER TONGUE” > “N” > “NEXGEN GATEWAY”
NOTE: There is a check of the le name versus module ID to eliminate a user inadvertently updating any modules
with incorrect les. Multiple module updates can be performed simultaneously after uploading the les.
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Figure 5b - File when uploaded
Under the “Firmware Update Files” section, the user can use and to select and send
the module update le(s) into the NXG Platform. See a view of the le when uploaded to the platform as
shown below on Figure 5b.
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Update the Firmware version by clicking the button. The update status and progress will show
under the “Status” columns. Below are the rmware updates as they appear while in-progress (Figure 5c)
and upon completion (Figure 5d).
NOTE: After clicking the “Update” button, please allow a few seconds for the le to load.
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Figure 5c - Update In Progress
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Once the update progress is complete, the user MUST reboot the unit. The most convenient method for
this process is by clicking the button (Figure 5d) to apply and nalize the update(s).
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Figure 5d - Completed Update
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Figure 5a - “Firmware Update” Tab
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When firmware updates are complete, the user can remove the loaded file by clicking the button shown on Figure
5b next to the “Upload File” button under “Firmware Update Files”.
PLEASE NOTE: An update can be applied and nalized by using the reboot control through the module system page,
the master controller system page, or by power-cycling a module (ie. pulling the module out of a NXG system).

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SECTION 9 – TROUBLESHOOTING
For any additional technical support issues, please send more information to us about your issue via our website
at www.blondertongue.com/support/ or call us toll-free at 1-800-523-6049 between the hours of 8:00 AM and
5:00 PM (EST, UTC -5).