Summary of Exploring the Open Source Ethernet Broadcaster
This article details the firmware of an Ethernet audio streaming transceiver, focusing on authentication roles (Admin and User), network configuration, and firmware update methods via internet or manual processes. It builds upon previous discussions regarding electrical circuits and VLC Media Player integration for point-to-point or broadcast streaming setups.
Parts used in the Ethernet Audio Streaming Transceiver:
- Ethernet audio streaming unit
- VLC Media Player
- Authentication page software interface
In this second and final post we will go deep inside the Ethernet audio streaming transceiver firmware.
Recently, we have presented an Ethernet audio streaming unit. In particular, we have shown how to configure the boards to work with other similar devices or with VLC Media Player, setting up a point-to-point or a broadcast streaming in all possible configurations. Also in the first episode, we analyzed the electrical circuit and the components choice. Now it is time to describe the board software advanced options and how to update firmware via Internet or manually.
AUTHENTICATION AND LOCAL NETWORK
In the Authentication page, you can change your credentials to access all the restricted areas. The software allows two roles, each accessible with username and password. The software recognizes as Admin the role with the highest level of administrator privileges, only it can change all available settings; instead the role with less rights is simply “User”. When you login as administrator in the Authentication page, you get a form (first figure), where you can change your credentials; similarly, when you login as user (as in second figure) you can change the user role settings only.
In this second and final post we will go deep inside the Ethernet audio streaming transceiver firmware.
Recently, we have presented an Ethernet audio streaming unit. In particular, we have shown how to configure the boards to work with other similar devices or with VLC Media Player, setting up a point-to-point or a broadcast streaming in all possible configurations. Also in the first episode, we analyzed the electrical circuit and the components choice. Now it is time to describe the board software advanced options and how to update firmware via Internet or manually.
AUTHENTICATION AND LOCAL NETWORK
In the Authentication page, you can change your credentials to access all the restricted areas. The software allows two roles, each accessible with username and password.
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- How can users access restricted areas?
Users must log in with a username and password through the Authentication page. - What are the two roles available in the software?
The software allows Admin and User roles, each with different privilege levels. - Can an Admin change all settings?
Yes, only the Admin role has the highest level of administrator privileges to change all available settings. - What can a User role modify?
A user logged in as a User can only change the user role settings. - How is firmware updated on this board?
Firmware can be updated either via Internet or manually. - What streaming configurations are supported?
The device supports point-to-point or broadcast streaming configurations. - Can the board work with VLC Media Player?
Yes, the boards can be configured to work with other similar devices or with VLC Media Player. - Where can one find information about the electrical circuit?
The electrical circuit and components choice were analyzed in the first episode of the series.
