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MDU Solutions

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 – UCrypt

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 IP to IP – Quick Start Guide 

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CHAPTER 2: QUICK START GUIDE – READ ME FIRST

2.  QUICK START GUIDE – READ ME FIRST

UCrypt

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 IP to IP Encryptor Functionality

This UCrypt device has the following basic features and resources:

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Receives IP multicasts on a Gigabit Ethernet network.

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Allows fl exible selection of desired programs from the IP multiplexes.

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Encrypts the selected programs with Pro:Idiom

®

.

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Allows fl exible assignment of selected programs to output IP multiplexes.

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Outputs IP multicasts on a Gigabit Ethernet network

For detailed information on confi guration, go to the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resources & Support section, User 

Documents sub-section to download the Installation & Operation Manual.
This Quick Start Guide will take you through the steps required to get your UCrypt device up and running if you have not done 

this before. Follow the steps below:

2.1  Install and Power Up 

You may be doing this fi rst setup in your lab so detailed installation details are not provided here. See the Installation and 

Operation Manual for installation details. You can get it from the ATX website (atxnetworks.com) in the Resource & Support 

section, User Documents sub-section.

 

You will fi rst need to get a user name and password from your ATX Networks support 

or sales representative and the contact numbers are on this same web page. Refer to 

“Installation Summary” on page 4-1

for a brief overview of mounting and powering information.

NOTE:  If the unit is to be mounted in a rack, it is essential to attach the rear mounting ears to 

mounting rails to provide support or alternately install the equipment on a well supported shelf.

2.2  Connect the Cables

A computer with web browser and Ethernet network port will be required to confi gure the UCrypt device. Establish a network 

connection with the supplied crossover network cable. Connect the input and output ports to your GbE switch.
Refer to 

“5. Cabling Connections” on page 5-1

 for more details about cabling.

2.3  Start the UCrypt

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 Management Interface

The software for confi guring the UCrypt Management Interface is provided by a built in secure web server which presents 

confi guration pages. You will connect with the secure web server at 

https://192.168.0.23

 which is the default address, and log 

in to access the Interface.
The UCrypt device will take about 90 seconds to boot up after applying power before you can begin confi guration.
Refer to 

“7. Management Interface” on page 7-1

 for basic setup to connect to the Management Interface.

2.4  Change Network Settings

If it is necessary to change the network IP address to access this unit remotely on a network, that is done on the 

System

confi guration tab.
Refer to 

“10. SYSTEM Tab - Confi guration” on page 10-1

 to change network IP addresses.

2.5  Optionally Import an Existing Confi guration File

The  UCrypt  device  supports  mass  deployment  with  an  importable/exportable  confi guration  fi le.  If  you  have  a  previously 

exported confi guration fi le to import, refer to

 

“11. CONFIGURATION Tab - Confi guration” on page 11-1

.

If you have no fi le to import skip to Step 12.1 below.

Summary of Contents for Ucrypt IP2IP

Page 1: ...UCrypt Cable Gateways IP to IP UCrypt IP2IP QUICK START GUIDE www atxnetworks com ...

Page 2: ...y unlawful act or undertaking including without limitation laws governing data privacy international data transmission and export of technology or data Any multiple systems operator or other similar party MSO will use the UCrypt product in strict compliance with all applicable laws and in compliance with any agreement in effect between the MSO and a content provider In no event shall ATX Networks ...

Page 3: ...taneous Configurations 3 1 4 INSTALLATION SUMMARY 4 1 4 1 Mounting 4 1 4 2 Equipment Safety Grounding 4 1 4 3 Ambient Environment 4 1 4 4 Power Requirements 4 2 5 CABLING CONNECTIONS 5 1 5 1 Input Ports 5 1 5 2 Output Ports 5 1 6 POWERING UP 5 3 7 MANAGEMENT INTERFACE 7 1 7 1 Connect to the Management Interface 7 1 7 2 Configure the Management Computer Network Port 7 1 7 3 Log in to the Management...

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Page 5: ...pply cord to prevent and avoid the possibility of damage to the cord by external objects Pay particular attention to the exit point from the device and plug POWER SUPPLY CORD ROUTING The power supply cord shall not be attached to the building surface nor run through walls ceilings floors and similar openings in the building structure SERVICE Do not attempt to service the device beyond procedures p...

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Page 7: ...ng information NOTE If the unit is to be mounted in a rack it is essential to attach the rear mounting ears to mounting rails to provide support or alternately install the equipment on a well supported shelf 2 2 Connect the Cables A computer with web browser and Ethernet network port will be required to configure the UCrypt device Establish a network connection with the supplied crossover network ...

Page 8: ...fer to 9 OUTPUT MPTS VIEW Tab Configuration on page 9 1 for more details 2 8 Assign Programs to Output Multiplexes Finally the programs selected on the Input Ethernet View tab are assigned to output multiplexes Pro Idiom encryption is automatically done if the program was selected with the To Pro I Encryptor routing You may combine encrypted and non encrypted programs in the same output multiplex ...

Page 9: ... without affecting how the UCrypt device is currently working and providing services This saved configuration can be discarded at any time without affecting the working UCrypt device configuration or can be Applied to make it the new working configuration To discard your configuration changes browse to the Configuration tab and click the Revert button The Revert action is not service affecting 3 1...

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Page 11: ...nel ground connector and earth that is in addition to the equipment ground conductor in the power supply cord 2 The supplementary equipment grounding conductor may not be smaller in size than the branch circuit supply conductors or a minimum 14 AWG The supplementary equipment grounding conductor is to be connected at the rear panel terminal provided and connected to earth in a manner that will ret...

Page 12: ... range of input voltages from 115 VAC to 230 VAC There is no need to configure the power supply to operate on any voltage in this range The power cord provided with the UCrypt device is a North American configuration with a NEMA 5 15 grounded plug for 115 VAC If it is necessary to operate the UCrypt device on 230 VAC the installer must obtain an IEC cord with a NEMA 6 15 grounded plug for use in N...

Page 13: ...orts to available network switch ports Each input port is a unique physical input and can be used to receive up to 16 multicasts of 38 8 Mb s or an aggregate of 620 Mb s of smaller size multicasts If the UCrypt device model is the 8 or 16 Output multiplex model then there is only a need to connect to one GbE input port 5 2 Output Ports Output multicasts will be presented on the physical port that ...

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Page 15: ...k is possible If the UCrypt device has been pre provisioned elsewhere then before powering ensure that the network output cables are disconnected from the distribution network to avoid unintentional service outages if there are overlaps between the output IP addresses and existing services on the network Apply power and turn on the rear panel switch below the power receptacle Boot up will take app...

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Page 17: ...ing procedures are for Microsoft Windows XP and a factory default IP address setting on the UCrypt of 192 168 0 23 subnet 255 255 255 0 Connect the Management Computer s Ethernet adapter to the UCrypt device s Ethernet port using a Cat5e network cable supplied with the unit Link lights should illuminate indicating that the cable connection is correct and working Set the Management Computer s Ether...

Page 18: ...device with this Management Computer you may get a warning of a security violation or error This is due to the UCrypt device having a self signed security certificate and is not a security threat but your browser identifies it as such Simply accept the security exception and proceed to the login screen as shown next Other browsers will typically respond in the same manner Warning For Firefox Brows...

Page 19: ...Password for the access level you require from the table below Default User Names Passwords and Privileges Account User Modify UCrypt Settings Install Updates Set Passwords Default Password master Yes Yes Yes atx_ucrypt_master_password admin Yes No No atx_ucrypt_admin_password user No No No atx_ucrypt_user_password When the login username and password are successfully entered the screen on the rig...

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Page 21: ... and select programs from the transport streams for processing on the Input Ethernet View tab NOTE Clicking the Apply button will cause a service interruption while the UCrypt device re provisions itself with the new working configuration It is best to make all changes necessary on all configuration pages and apply the changes when completed Input Ethernet View Tab ...

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Page 23: ...ll cause a service interruption while the UCrypt device re provisions itself with the new working configuration It is best to make all changes necessary on all configuration pages and apply the changes when completed For detailed information on configuration of this page go to the ATX website atxnetworks com in the Resources Support section User Documents sub section to download the Installation Ope...

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Page 25: ... and Privileges Account User Modify UCrypt Settings Install Updates Set Passwords Default Password master Yes Yes Yes atx_ucrypt_master_password admin Yes No No atx_ucrypt_admin_password user No No No atx_ucrypt_user_password For detailed information on configuration of this page go to the ATX website atxnetworks com in the Resources Support section User Documents sub section to download the Insta...

Page 26: ... CHAPTER 10 SYSTEM TAB CONFIGURATION For detailed information on configuration of this page go to the ATX website atxnetworks com in the Resources Support section User Documents sub section to download the Installation Operation Manual System Tab Part 2 ...

Page 27: ...utton will cause a service interruption while the UCrypt device re provisions itself with the new working configuration It is best to make and save all changes necessary on all configuration pages then apply the changes when completed For detailed information on configuration of this page go to the ATX website atxnetworks com in the Resources Support section User Documents sub section to download th...

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