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Digital TV channels on your LAN


EtherDVB network appliances give you an affordable way to deliver live television services throughout your TCP/IP network.

Each EtherDVB can receive a number of digital satellite or terrestrial channels which are then broadcast on your multicast-enabled data network. Multicast technology allows efficient distribution of these high-bandwidth services to only those users on your network that request them.

The IPTV channels can be displayed using a set-top-box with any type of projector, screen or TV. It's a great solution for replacing an old cable TV network by using your existing LAN. Windows, Mac and Linux users can watch the channels on their PC using free, open-source software.

EtherDVBs are configured in minutes using a web browser and are built for uninterrupted operation. Each unit can be ordered with any combination of two DVB-T, DVB-S or Analogue inputs so you can build a TV reticulation service to meet your specific requirements.

Each TV channel can be sent to one or more unicast or multicast destination addresses allowing local or global network reach.

The EtherDVB solution is purpose-built for reliable IPTV distribution on campus, corporate, telco and ISP networks. It scales to deliver as many TV services as you can receive and automatically recovers from signal outages.

 

EtherDVB Features

  • Two inputs per unit, mix and match your configuration (DVB-T, DVB-S, Analogue)
  • Rack mounted 1RU design
  • Easy configuration and operation
  • Detailed stream specification (destinations, bandwidth, SAP, TTL)
  • Standards compliant, it just works (TCP/IP, UDP, MPEG-2 TS, SAP, IGMP)
  • Admin access security controls
  • Auto scanning for terrestrial channels
  • Configuration backup and restore

 

Implementations

  • Use 3 EtherDVBs each with 2 DVB-T inputs to reticulate all the digital channels broadcast by six network providers. All your local free-to- air channels can be watched by any PC on your LAN.
  • Use an EtherDVB with 2 Analogue inputs to reticulate the audio and video signals from your security system to anywhere on your corporate network.
  • Use DVB-S equipped EtherDVBs to add satellite TV channels to your campus.

 


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