VBrick AmiNET130, Quick Start Manual

Getting Started

AmiNET130 Quick Start Guide

5

Setting a Static IP Address

By default, the set top box is configured for DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) 
and will automatically retrieve an IP address from a DHCP server if present. If a DHCP 
server is not present or unavailable, you can configure the set top box with a static IP address 
and other network options. 

T

To set a static IP address: 

1. Open the 

STB Management

 page as explained above. 

2. Select 

Network Configuration

 and set 

DHCP Info

 to 

Do not use DHCP

. 

3. Then go to 

IP Address

 and enter the new IP address and other network data (netmask, 

gateway, etc.) as necessary. 

4. When done, scroll to the bottom of the page, enter the "save" password, and click 

Save 

Changes

.

Step 3. Configuring the Start Mode

At startup, the set top box can be configured differently depending on the requirements at 
your site. It can be configured using one of the methods listed below. 

Note that when 

configuring a Direct Connection or Local Channel Mode, the use of Telnet command syntax other than 
what is explicitly described here can corrupt memory, make the unit inoperable, and void the warranty. 

•

Portal Server Mode

 – the set top box displays a channel guide populated by the VEMS 

Portal Server. 

•

Direct Connection

 – a dedicated stream from an attached VBrick H.264 appliance is 

launched in full screen mode every time the STB is powered on.

•

Local Channel Mode

 – a channel guide is displayed showing local streams available at 

your site. You select channels with the remote control. This is the default mode.

Configuring Portal Server Mode

If configured for Portal Server mode, the Amino STB gets a channel guide of H.264 streams 
from the VEMS Portal Server. You must use the Amino wireless keyboard to configure Portal 
Server mode.

T

To configure the Amino using the wireless keyboard

1. Connect the Amino, the network, and the TV as explained above and power on the STB.
2. When the Amino splash page is displayed, press 

Alt-m

 on the keyboard.

3. Enter the read management password

(default = 

admin

). 

4. If a DHCP server is present, the Amino IP address is automatically obtained from the 

DHCP server.

Note

By default, DHCP is used to retrieve a dynamic IP address for the STB. If you are not 
using a DHCP server, you must configure the STB to use a static IP address.

Note

When the Amino Admin pages are displayed, you must use 

Shift + Arrow Up

/

Arrow Down

 to navigate through the menus.