Adding Transceivers to the Matrix

When at least one beltpack has been allocated to the card, you will see a Transceivers button appear under Hardware. Click this button to add and remove IP transceivers.

Two methods can be used for adding transceivers;

  1. Online configuration (the Discovery method)
  2. Offline configuration

Once connected, you can allocate static IP addresses to the transceiver if you wish.

Online Configuration (the Discovery Method)

Use Detect IP TCVR to find the transceivers on the network. The AES67 interface of the E-IPA-HX card and the transceivers must be on the same network. The EHX software must be on the same network as the E-IPA Admin port.

By default, the E-IPA-HX and the Edge transceiver are in DHCP mode.

Note: The Detect IP TCVR feature works if the EIPA card Admin LAN port (LAN1 by default) and the transceivers are not on the same subnet.
Note: However, for audio connection between the transceiver and the EIPA card. The EIPA card AES67 LAN port (LAN3 by default) and Transceiver devices must be on the same subnet
Note: If you reset a transceiver to default settings, the device reverts to DHCP. To reset the transceiver, press and hold the Mode button on the transceiver base until the status light turns red (approximately 12 seconds).

The color of the detected transceiver indicates
Blue Transceiver is available and ready for use
Amber Transceiver is configured, but not connected to the matrix. A download is required
Green Transceiver is connected to the matrix
Gray Transceiver is connected to another matrix, but it is not online
Purple Transceiver is already connected to another matrix

From the AoIP Devices screen, use the up and down arrows to add or remove matrices from your current configuration. Apply Map to Matrix when you are done. This begins the connection process of the transceiver to the matrix.

Note: The connection process will take up to 5 minutes.

The status LEDs on the transceiver indicate stages of the connection process:

Status Indicator 1
White flashing No IP connection to the matrix (30 secs)
Purple flashing IPT connected, no PTP lock (up to 3 min)
Amber flashing PTP locked, no RF sync (1 minute)
Solid amber Transceiver is online and ready for beltpack connection

Offline Configuration

In most cases, you will configure your transceivers by using the 'Detect IP TCVR' function, which is the preferred method of operation. There is, however, an offline method that allows you to add the transceivers before connecting to the network (offline configuration).

Use the + IP TCVR button to add transceivers to your configuration offline. For an Edge transceiver you must select FS-Edge Transceiver from the Type dropdown list.

To connect the matrix and the transceiver, input the transceiver mDNS Hostname or IP address into transceiver Properties and click Apply Map to Matrix.

Note: The mDNS Hostname is on the label on the back of the Transceiver.
Note: Using mDNS hostname means that even if the IP Address is changed, the matrix will automatically re-connect with the new IP without an Apply Changes being required.
Note: Transceiver mDNS hostname

To remove a transceiver from your matrix configuration, use the - IP TCVR button (Apply Map to Matrix).

Offline 'add IPT'

Static Configuration

By default, the E-IPA-HX card is DHCP enabled, and IPTs are in DHCP mode. However, you can allocate static IP addresses for an IPT. If the IP AES67 Admin and AES67 Audio IP addresses are in DHCP mode, you must set them to static mode.

  1. Navigate to Hardware > Cards and Ports, and then double-click the card slot containing the E-IPA-HX card. The Card Properties screen appears.

  2. Select the AES67 tab, and then deselect DHCP Enabled.

  3. Enter the required static IP address, and then Apply Changes.

  4. Click Close.

  5. Navigate to Hardware > Transceivers.

  6. Click the cog icon for the required transceiver. The Transceiver Properties screen appears.

  7. Select Edit, and then deselect DHCP Enabled for both AES67 Admin and AES67 Audio.

    Note: You cannot mix DHCP and static IP addressing on the IPT.

    Note: The IP Transceiver must be connected and fully booted.

  8. Enter the required static IP addresses for AES67 Admin and AES67 Audio.

    Note: You cannot set static IP addresses that are within the Link Local range (169.254.0.0 to 169.254.255.255)

    Note: You must set both the AES Admin and AES Audio IP addresses of the transceiver on the same subnet with the same mask

  9. Click the tick or cross icon to accept or discard changes.

  10. Click Close.

  11. Click Apply Map to Matrix.