default ports groups for iptv and iptv control server

[mschooley]

is there a default group for iptv and default ports for different types of communication

[scottmac]

Off the top of my head, yes, I believe the program will default to certain groups, depending on which scope you choose.

If no scopes are defined, Global uses (if I'm remembering right) 239.0.0.1 and increments for each multicast stream defined.

You can set the default base addresses/groups for for each scope independently, or you can set the group for each stream as you define it (along with passwords etc).

I'll try to check it when I get to work tomorrow and update the post.

Good Luck

Scott

[scottmac]

I was able to take a look at the system here at work:

Under "Preferences" in the Content Manager, the first category of configurable parameters are for Multicast Addresses.

If you keep the default (Global)it uses 224.2.X.Y, and allows you to set the TTL's to set the multicast diameter.

The Administratively Scoped multicast addresses are 239.255.0.0 - 239.255.255.255. You can also set a TTL.

Global SSM addresses are 232.0.0.0-232.255.255.255

Admin Scoped SSM addresses are 239.232.0.0-239.232.255.255

Near the end of that section, you can choose which address range will be the default, and I believe "Global" (224.2.X.Y) is the "default" default.

The only ports listed are for Multicast Announcement (9874) and RTSP (8554) both are UDP.

Good Luck

Scott