Manovega VR-100A User manual

VR-100A: User Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction 4
Welcome................................................. 4
Howitworks............................................... 4
NetworkTopologies........................................... 4
Servermodes ........................................... 4
ClientModes............................................ 5
What'sinthisGuide?.......................................... 5
2 Quickstart: Start Streaming Now! 6
What'sintheBox? ........................................... 6
Live Video Streaming Using The Teradek Cube Encoder using RTSP push . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 The VR-100A Unit 7
TheBackPanel............................................. 7
TheFrontPanel............................................. 7
4 Vega Client GUI 8
AccessingtheGUI............................................ 8
UsingtheGUI:TheHomePage .................................... 9
VegaEngineStatus ........................................ 9
UsingtheGUI:Status.......................................... 9
Statistics.............................................. 9
ModemTable ........................................... 10
Using the GUI: Conguring your stream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Transmission............................................ 10
LocalSettings........................................... 10
ServerSettings........................................... 10
EncoderGeneral.......................................... 11
EncoderAudio........................................... 11
EncoderVideo........................................... 11
Using the GUI: System and Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System............................................... 11
Wi-Fi................................................ 11
5 Using the Vega Server 12
RunninginDirectmode......................................... 12
RunninginRelaymode ......................................... 12
A Troubleshooting: Tips and Techniques 12
DiagnosingtheVR-100A ........................................ 12
ModemProblems ......................................... 12
NetworkProblems......................................... 12
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1 Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Manovega VR-100A Wireless Video Router. Thanks to the patented Vega
Engine, the VR-100A will allow you to stream live video over multiple bonded wireless broadband connections,
with glass to glass latencies as low as 1.5 seconds.
How it works
Figure 1: Architecture of Vega Engine system
In recent years, the availability of wireless broadband through networks such as 3G has rapidly increased.
These oer end users mobile access to the internet at reasonable download speeds, but are unable to handle
upload heavy applications such as live video streaming, which typically require access to a xed line or short-
range Wi-Fi network. Through our patented Vega Engine, Manovega have developed a solution that nally
brings mobility to live video over IP.
The Vega Engine is composed of two complimentary pieces of software  the Vega Client (embedded on the
VR-100A unit) and the Vega Server (installed on a server). The Vega Client receives data, such as live video,
and splits it across the available wireless broadband connections, such as 3G/4G, Wi-Fi and WiMax. The
split data is recombined at the Vega Server. In other words, the available bandwidth is aggregated, allowing
for higher upload speeds. The result is live video streaming in areas where it would otherwise be impossible
to do so.
Network Topologies
The Vega Engine software allows for a range of network congurations depending upon the users require-
ments.
Server modes
Direct Mode When data is being sent over any network, each leg of the journey adds a delay to the journey
time. Achieving low latencies is therefore a matter of reducing the number of legs of the journey. Ideally,
therefore, we would like to send data from the VR-100A directly to a PC. This is possible over a local network,
but that would limit the mobility of the user. Retaining mobility therefore necessitates that the data is sent
over the internet, using wireless broadband networks such as 3G/4G, WiMax etc. This adds a bit of time,
but we can still send data directly to a PC and achieve great results. So long as public IP address is available,
the VR-100A can stream directly to any server or PC.
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Relay Mode If the PC or server you wish to stream to does not have a public IP address, the Vega Engine
network can congured so that another server (which does have a public IP) is used to relay the data to the
end server. Although this adds a second hop to the journey, and therefore additional latency, it does allow
streaming to any computer connected to the internet.
Client Modes
RTSP Push In RTSP push mode, the VR-100A will try to send to the server any data it receives from the
encoder. This adds approximately 2 seconds to the total latency stream because the software of the VR-100A
is actively passing the data on.
RTSP Pull mode In RTSP pull mode, the VR-100A acts instead as a router for the server, which asks for
data directly from the cube. In pull mode, the unit will send some dummy data to the server to check on the
connection to the server.
What's in this Guide?
• Chapter 1: Introduction
 This chapter describes the Vega Engine and the contents of this user guide
• Chapter 2: Quickstart: Start Streaming Now!
 This chapter describes what items are included in the VR-100A package and how to start streaming
out of the box.
• Chapter 3: The VR-100A unit
 This chapter describes the features of VR-100A unit.
• Chapter 4: Vega Client GUI
 This chapter describes use of the Vega Client GUI.
• Chapter 5: Vega Server
 This chapter describes operation of the Vega Server software.
• Appendix 1: Troubleshooting
 This appendix describes common issues and solutions.
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2 Quickstart: Start Streaming Now!
What's in the Box?
The VR-100A comes packaged with the following items:
• The VR-100A unit
• Broadband E180 HSPA USB Rotate Stick Modems (8 no.s)
• Internal battery
• Ethernet cable
• Battery charger
• Direct DC Adaptor for use with external 220V AC power source
• Customised Carrying Case Using the GUI: Status
Optional purchases:
• Teradek CubeTM H.264 Encoder
Live Video Streaming Using The Teradek Cube Encoder using RTSP push
This quickstart assumes that the Vega Engine software has been installed on your server already, and that
you are using the Teradek Cube Encoder. For more detail software see Section 6.
1. Connect the Teradek Cube Encoder to camera using a BRC cable. Connect the Cube to its battery.
2. Connect Teradek Cube Encoder to the VR-100A using the ethernet cable. Connect VR-100A to its
battery.
3. Insert modems into VR-100A USB slots.
4. Push the power switch on the VR-100A to turn the unit on.
5. Use a smartphone, iPad or laptop to connect to the VR-100A Wi-Fi access point. The default is SSID
is VEGA-AP.
6. Open the Vega Client GUI by connecting to 172.16.1.1 in a web browser.
7. Open the conguration page. Make sure that the Encoder type is set to Wired Cube, and the Server
Settings correspond to the location of your server. Click the update button.
8. Congratulations! You are now streaming live video to your server! The stream can be viewed using
media players such as VLC at the address, udp://@:10000.
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3 The VR-100A Unit
The Back Panel
Figure 2: The back panel of the VR-100A
DC 12V This is the input for the power supply.
LED When the LED is on, data is succesfully being sent to the Vega Server
COM1 Used to connect a monitor for troubleshooting purposes.
USB These USB ports can be used for 3G/WiMax modems, Wi-Fi adaptors etc.
DVI Used to connect a monitor for troubleshooting purposes.
LAN This an ethernet port that can be used to connect to network devices, or to a PC.
PWR SW Push this button to turn the unit on. When switched on, holding this button down
for approximately 5 seconds turns o the unit.
ANT This is the antenna port for the on board Wi-Fi chipset.
The Front Panel
Figure 3: The front panel of the VR-100A
USB These USB ports can be used for 3G/WiMax modems, Wi-Fi adaptors etc.
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4 Vega Client GUI
The VR-100A has a powerful browser based GUI installed that controls the Vega Client. This section describes
how to access the GUI and how to use it.
Accessing the GUI
Because the GUI is browser based, the VR-100A can be controlled using devices such as smartphones, iPads
etc. To access the GUI, you must rst connect to the VR-100A access point. This can be done via a Wi-Fi
or ethernet connection. The default SSID of the VR-100A is VEGA-AP.
Figure 4: Connecting to the VR-100A Access Point
Once connected, open a browser window and enter the router's default IP address, 172.16.1.1, into the address
eld. If succesful, you will be presented with the GUI home page.
Figure 5: The GUI Client Home Page
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Using the GUI: The Home Page
The GUI home page displays the most important and useful information regarding the status of the Vega
Engine Network.
Vega Engine Status
Connection Status Gives the current status of the connection to the Vega Server
Streaming Status Gives the current status of data streaming to the Vega Server
Recording Status States whether the Vega Server is saving the data stream.
Total Number Of Links The number of wireless connections currently in use.
Total Bandwidth The total bandwidth used by the VR-100A
Receiver Bandwidth The total bandwidth available to the VR-100A from the network point.
Receiver Loss Rate The average packet loss rate for the last 60 seconds. A packet loss rate
above 1% will prevent smooth streaming at low latencies.
Reset Client Restarts the Vega Client.
Reset Server Restarts the Vega Server.
Start Recording Commands the Vega Server to start recording incoming data to le.
Stop Recording Commands the Vega Server to stop recording incoming data to le.
Bandwidth Graph Displays the current bandwidth being used by each modem over time. The
blue line displays the bitrate at which the encoder is sending data to the
VR-100A.
Modem Table Displays the current status of each modem, including connection type, cur-
rent bandwidth use and packet round trip time.
Adaptive Encoding The VR-100A can ask the video encoder to send data to it a constant bitrate
(which can be dened on the conguration page) or it can use ask for data
at a bitrate that varies according to the bandwidth available. Using adaptive
encoding, the VR-100A is able to stream at the best possible quality for a
given set of wireless networks.
Calculate Optimum With the calculate optimum algorithm the VR-100A can determine the avail-
able bandwidth by attempting to send as much data as possible to the server,
and then measuring the round trip times of the packets it sent. Calculate
optimum then returns the excess available bandwidth at a variety of latency
settings. 0kbps indicates that network conditions would not be able to sup-
port streaming at that latency.
Using the GUI: Status
The Status page provides a more in depth look at the workings of the VR-100A.
Statistics
Bandwidth Graph Displays the current bandwidth being used by each modem over time. The
blue line displays the bitrate at which the encoder is sending data to the
VR-100A.
Total Number Of Modems The number of modems connected to the VR-100A at the current time.
ISP modems The number of 3G modems connected to the corresponding ISP.
Other Links The number of Wi-Fi, WiMax, ethernet connections etc. connected to the
VR-100A.
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Modem Table
Modem Name Displays the modem name. For 3G modems, this is in the format ISP-n where
n is a number indicating the order of connection i.e. the 4th modem to be
plugged into the VR-100A from M1 will be called M1-4. 4G and WiMax
modems follow the same notation. Wi-Fi connections are given the name
Wi-Fi-n, where n indicates the order of connection. Ethernet connections are
assigned names in the format eth(n) where (n) indicates the ethernet port
number.
IP This is the IP address of the modem. If this is a public IP address, the GUI
client can be accessed from any device connected to the internet by typing
the IP address into a web browser.
Bandwidth The bandwidth currently being used by the modem at the current time (in
kbps).
Total Bytes The total data sent by the modem since connection.
RTT The round trip time of packets sent by the modem.
Using the GUI: Conguring your stream
The GUI conguration page is used to dene the key parameters for succesful operation of the VR-100A.
Transmission
Delay Sets the latency at which the VR-100A will send data.
Retransmission Sets whether or not the VR-100A will attempt to resend lost packets.
Retransmission Count Sets the number of retransmissions the VR-100A will attempt.
Local Settings
Local Wired IP Sets the IP address at which the VR-100A will be found on a local network
if connected by the ethernet port.
Local Wireless IP Sets the IP address at which the VR-100A will be found on a local network
if connected by Wi-Fi.
Local Wireless SSID Sets the service set identier of the VR-100A on a local network if connected
by Wi-Fi.
Server Settings
Destination IP This is the IP address of the server you wish to stream to.
Destination Port This is the listening port of the server you wish to stream to.
Server Output IP This is the IP address at which the stream will be found on the local network
of the server.
Server Output Port This is the port at which the stream will be found on the local network of
the server.
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