Tieline TLR300 Reference Manual

Tieline TLR300 Reference Manual

Ip and 3gip internet streaming
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IP and 3GIP
Internet Streaming
Reference Manual
TLR300
TLF300
TLM600
TLR300B
Software GUI Interface for the TLR300B
IP Streaming Reference Manual: Version 5.4
Software Version: Tieline Toolbox V.4.14.10 RPTP version 100
Firmware Version: 1.6.10; RPTP version 100
January, 2008

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  • Page 1 IP and 3GIP Internet Streaming Reference Manual TLR300 TLF300 TLM600 TLR300B Software GUI Interface for the TLR300B IP Streaming Reference Manual: Version 5.4 Software Version: Tieline Toolbox V.4.14.10 RPTP version 100 Firmware Version: 1.6.10; RPTP version 100 January, 2008...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ETTING THE UDIO ROTOCOL 2.13. S ....................48 ESSION 2.14. S ....................51 LGORITHM 2.15. S ..................52 UDIO ITRATE 2.16. S (FEC) ............53 ORWARD RROR ORRECTION 2.17. W ?....................56 HAT IS ITTER 2.18. W ?................56 HAT IS A ITTER UFFER Tieline Page 2...
  • Page 3 ONNECTING TO IELINE EVICES USING 4.11. O SIP P ................105 THER ROGRAMMING 4.12. A SIP C ..106 DVANCED ROGRAMMING OF ONNECTIONS USING 4.13. A SIP: T .. 107 DVANCED NDERSTANDING OF ERMINOLOGY AND OMPONENTS INDEX...........................119 Tieline Page 3...
  • Page 4 5: J ................61 ABLE ITTER UFFER ECOMMENDATIONS 6: D TCP/IP UDP/IP P .......... 63 ABLE EFAULT IELINE UMBERS 7: 3G-C ..................84 ABLE OMPATIBLE HONE ABLE 8: 3G C ..........85 ABLE HONE OMPATIBILITY SSURANCE EVELS Tieline Page 4...
  • Page 5: Safety Notices And Warnings

    ANY DAMAGE TO A TIELINE PRODUCT CAUSED BY LIGHTNING or an ELECTRICAL STORM WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. WARNING: DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEMS DO NOT CONNECT YOUR CODEC TO A DIGITAL PHONE SYSTEM.
  • Page 6: Section 1. Ip & 3Gip - A New Frontier In Broadcasting

    IP streaming quick start studio setup guide; IP streaming quick start field unit setup guide; 10 simple steps to connect Tieline codecs (wired IP); and 3GIP quick start connection guide (wireless IP). Most users will be satisfied with this information to successfully connect over IP and 3GIP networks.
  • Page 7: Software Updates In V.1.6.Xx Codec Firmware

    4 stages to jitter buffer when dialing and connecting; • Auto jitter buffer and how it works adaptively with FEC by • measuring FEC on a connection and adjusting the jitter buffer appropriately to suit; Tieline Page 7 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 8: Tieline

    3G idle timeout feature added to minimize data costs. IP Dialing error messages when dialing: To an "incompatible jitter buffer" device • Using the Raw algorithm where jitter buffer is disabled • automatically. Tieline Page 8 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 9: Ip Streaming Quick Start Studio Configuration

    DSL/ADSL modem/router and receive a Public address from the router. A public address typically looks like 203.35.196.135 and is out of the ranges: 10.0.0.1 – 10.255.255.255, Tieline Page 9 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 10: Ip Streaming Quick Start Field Unit Configuration

    • Once the settings have been configured on both the field and studio codecs follow the instruction titled “10 Simple Steps to Connect Tieline Codecs” to Create a new connection. 1.4. IP Streaming Quick Start Field Unit Configuration...
  • Page 11: Simple Steps To Connect Tieline Codecs

    IP & 3GIP – A New Frontier in Broadcasting • Once the settings have been configured on both the field and studio codecs follow the instruction titled “10 Simple Steps to Connect Tieline Codecs” to create a new connection. 1.5. 10 Simple Steps to Connect Tieline Codecs This section outlines the Quick Start procedure for connecting codecs using IP.
  • Page 12 If you are unable to achieve a connection using these instructions, please refer to the detailed information relating to IP and 3G/IP connections that follows in this reference manual. Alternatively, contact your IT Network Administrator for assistance configuring your network or contact on support@tieline.com ieline for support. Tieline...
  • Page 13: Quick Start Procedure For 3G Ip Connections

    6. Press the button on the remote codec’s grey keypad to begin ENTER DIAL dialing. In many situations it is only possible to dial from the remote codec to Tieline Page 13 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 14: What To Do If A Network Is Unavailable In The Codec

    SOFTKEY 4 OK [Configuration] > [GSM/3G Setup] > [3G Module]. Note on Cell-phone Use with Tieline USB Modules: Turn on your 3G cell-phone and wait 30 seconds before you connect the phone to the USB module via its USB cable (this cable should be available from your cell-phone manufacturer).
  • Page 15 1.7.1. Tell us about a New Network will add new networks to each release of codec software. Email ieline support@tieline.com.au with the name of any network you want added along with: 1. The access point address; 2. The dial string;...
  • Page 16: Uplink Bandwidth Table

    Tieline Page 16 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 17: Checklist For Obtaining High Quality Ip Connections

    Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries Tieline Page 17 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 18: Tieline

    Note: Be careful when using cell-phone connections at special events where thousands of people have mobile phones. This can result in poor quality connections and audio drop-outs if cell-phone base stations are overloaded. Tieline Page 18 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 19: How To Order The Right Plan For Your 3G Service

    Also, some plans charge very high rates for data, or may ‘throttle’ or ‘shape’ your available bandwidth after a certain amount of data has been transferred. Check with your telco before subscribing to a plan. Tieline Page 19 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Network Device Settings

    TLG3GUI UDP 5060 UDP 5004 Table 2: Default Tieline Port Allocations Figure 1 illustrates the firewall port settings on a sample ADSL Internet router. Consult your Network Administrator if you are unsure how to do this. Figure 1: Firewall Port Settings Example...
  • Page 21: Troubleshoot Ip Connections Using "Connection Details

    “Unavailable”: The connection is unavailable due to network connectivity or there is a problem, e.g. a cable is disconnected. “Idle”: There is no connection, usually displayed after disconnection. “Disconnected”: The connection has been disconnected. Tieline Page 21 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 22: Tieline

    “On”: IGC is switched on and currently in use. 6. The number of dialing retrys remaining, based on settings programmed into a codec, are listed as “Rtry Remaining”. Tieline Page 22 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 23: Figure 3: Session Datas

    1.12.3.2. Jitter Buffer Displays Current jitter buffer settings are displayed in the menu below the session data transfer section. The jitter buffer in the previous image is 480 ms and it is a fixed setting, i.e.
  • Page 24: Tieline

    Jitter buffer settings; Forward Error Correction; and Renegotiation of connection bit rates. See the following table for information about the details displayed. Tieline Page 24 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 25: Ip Dialing Error Messages

    Following are some error messages that may be displayed on a codec when dialing over IP. 1.13.1. Incompatible Device If the ‘remote incompatible’ message is displayed then the device being dialed is either: Tieline Page 25 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Tip

    If this test works, it is likely that you have a network problem. Tieline Page 26 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 27: Section 2. Ip Streaming Configurations

    IP address numbers currently range from 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 and there is currently a shortage of IP addresses, so every device in the world is unable to have a unique IP address. Tieline Page 27 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 28: Table 3: Ip Address Types

    LAN. Often a security measure to only allow access to devices approved by a network administrator. Table 3: IP Address Types Tieline Page 28 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 29: Factors Affecting Ip Connection Reliability

    (used to send a packet resend request if a packet is corrupted). We will discuss more about lost and corrupted data packets later in the sections relating to Forward Error Correction (FEC). Tieline Page 29 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 30: Tieline

    Forward Error Correction software (FEC) for UDP data streams, which significantly increases the stability of a connection and lowers audio delay. UDP is the protocol generally recommended by for codec ieline IP connections. Tieline Page 30 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 31: Factors Affecting Ip Connectivity

    Factors Affecting IP Connectivity Issues that can affect the connectivity of IP connections include: Firewalls; and Attempting to dial a private IP address from a public IP address. Tieline Page 31 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 32: Detailed Instructions On How To Install A Codec In The Studio: Ip Connections And Nat

    POTS line. DSL (ADSL) connections typically use most of the data channel bandwidth to download data to a subscriber and the rest of the bandwidth is used to send data from a subscriber. Tieline Page 32 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 33: Tieline

    (called a dotted quad) that allows computers to locate and talk to each other on the Internet, similar to the way in which we use phone numbers to locate and talk to people. Tieline Page 33 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 34: Tieline

    Internet and a local private LAN. The relationship between public and private IP addresses and NAT is displayed in the following diagram. Tieline Page 34 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 35: Figure 6: Ip Addressing And Figure 7: Full Codec Ip M

    You will require different port numbers in each studio codec to connect them to your remote codecs successfully. default ports are displayed in the section titled Tieline Codec ieline Default Port Settings in this manual. These port settings can also be changed in a codec if you have other applications or devices on your network that are already routed to the default port numbers.
  • Page 36: Tieline

    DHCP server to assign a permanent static private IP address into the codec every time the power is cycled, or the codec is connected or disconnected from the network. The DHCP server Tieline Page 36 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 37: Detailed Instructions On How To Configure A Codec At A Remote Broadcast Location

    LAN port, dial the studio and you’re on the air. It’s that simple. The DHCP LAN will auto assign your codec an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Tieline Page 37 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 38: Tieline

    The Subnet Mask and Default Gateway setting for the LAN will be displayed and you should input these settings into your codec. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Tieline Page 38 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 39: Tieline

    This is because the codec that makes calls to two different IP addresses needs to be the dialing codec – in this case the Tieline Page 39 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 40: Ip Codec Menus In Detail

    IP connections. Remember to set both the local and remote codecs with identical settings to ensure optimal performance over your IP connection. Tieline Page 40 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 41: Enu S Tructure

    Go to Table of Contents IP Streaming Configurations Figure 7: Full Codec IP Menu Structure Tieline Page 41 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 42: Advanced Programming Of Ip Connections Using Toolbox

    Instructions on How to Install a Codec in the Studio. 2.9.1. Ethernet Setup Ethernet setup allows the user to select the Ethernet data transfer speed. recommends that ieline Link speed Auto be set to detect. Tieline Page 42 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 43: Ip Stream Setup

    2.10.2. RTP Session Type This menu provides the ability to program the session data protocol used by the codec when dialing. There are three options: Tieline: Uses codec session ieline data; None (Sessionless); or SIP.
  • Page 44 This is because sustained high bitrates are often not handled well by cheaper Tieline Page 44 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 45 TCP protocol is that TCP is the most likely protocol to get through firewalls – ensuring critical session data (including dial, connect and hang-up data) will be received reliably. Tieline Page 45 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 46 As with the setting (discussed previously), there are four settings available. To fully understand the relationship between what your FEC setting should be, based upon your codec connection bit Tieline Page 46 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 47: Programming Ip/Lan Connections Via A Codec

    IP address, subnet mask and default gateway into the codec, then program the MAC address into the router, and finally, enter the codec’s IP address into the router’s DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). Tieline Page 47 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 48: Session Type

    SIP. The ports used for sending session data and audio using session data are ieline displayed in the following image. Figure 9: Tieline Session Data Default Ports Tieline Page 48 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 49: Figure 10: Sip Peer - To -Peer

    SIP. Different ports are used for SIP connections and the following images explain peer-to-peer and SIP Server routing. Figure 10: SIP Peer-to-Peer Port Configuration Tieline Page 49 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 50: Figure 11: Sip Server Ip D

    You ieline must turn session data off if connecting to a non- codec over X.21. ieline Tieline Page 50 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 51: Set Algorithm

    19.2kbps with only a 20 millisecond encode delay. It offers 15 kHz mono from 24kbps to 48kbps. 2.14.2. Tieline Music Plus Music Plus offers 20 kHz mono from 48kbps upwards. It can also ieline deliver 15-20 kHz stereo from 64-96kbps upwards.
  • Page 52: Set Audio Bitrate

    If this is the case, reduce your connection bit rate. Tieline Page 52 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 53: Set Forward Error Correction (Fec)

    FEC can only be programmed for use with the Music Plus Voice G3 algorithms. FEC is only a benefit if link quality displayed is below “L99 R99”. Tieline Page 53 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 54: Table 4: Explanation Of

    & have quality of service (QOS). Table 4: Explanation of FEC Rates in Tieline Codecs As an example of how FEC works, if you have a FEC setting of 20% and you are losing one packet in every five that is sent, this packet will be replaced by FEC is visible via the connection details LCD screen, which is visible when the MENU SELECTOR or the ENTER/DIAL button is pressed when a codec is connected.
  • Page 55 (communications channel) and increases the overall bandwidth available for the incoming broadcast signal from the remote site. This could be particularly useful if you have limited uplink bandwidth at the remote location. Tieline Page 55 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 56: What Is Jitter

    Unfortunately there are two problems with this scenario: 1) There is no way to predict for sure what the longest jitter delay will be; Tieline Page 56 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 57 2.18.2. Tieline’s Smart Auto Jitter Buffer Solution Auto-Jitter Buffer The new feature is designed to adaptively analyze the history of observed jitter over a connection and then set the jitter buffer depth automatically based on this result.
  • Page 58 Delay. They indicate a slight preference and may assist in achieving better performance from a connection without incurring extreme delays in transmission or packet loss. Tieline Page 58 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 59 After a hold-off period, the system re-assesses jitter values and reduces the buffer level again if it was just a temporary spike. Tieline Page 59 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 60 Manually Programmed Jitter Buffer Settings Manual programming of fixed jitter buffer settings is only recommended if the jitter is predictable over a network. It may also be useful in situations where: Tieline Page 60 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 61: Figure 13: Jitter Buffers

    ----Cxn Details-<<-- Session Xfer:OK Jit Buf (ms):480 IP Ver Loc:3 Rem:3 Figure 13: Jitter Buffer Setting Tieline Page 61 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 62: Set The Tcp Session Port And (Udp) Audio Port

    PAT (Port Address Translation), which is a feature of NAT (Network Address Translation) devices. For more info on PAT, please go to the Wikipedia page at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_address_translation 2.19.2. Tieline Codec Default Port Settings As a default, codecs use a TCP session port to send session data and ieline either a TCP or UDP port to send audio.
  • Page 63 9000 9002 9000 9012 9010 9012 9010 Table 6: Default Tieline TCP/IP and UDP/IP Port Numbers Following is a list of the ports used for all codec connections. Default Tieline Ports Application Session Port Audio Port TCP 9002 UDP 9000...
  • Page 64: A Ddress

    In the configuration displayed, each remote site broadcast codec is connected to a different studio codec using one IP connection. Each remote codec has been programmed with the port numbers of the destination codec it is dialing into at the studio. Tieline Page 64...
  • Page 65: Dial Interface

    Your remote field codec will normally be assigned a private LAN IP address from which you can initiate a call to your public IP address at the studio and Tieline Page 65 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 66: Testing Ip Connections

    If you are unable to connect after repeated attempts, please contact ieline customer support at support@tieline.com. If you are unsure of any of the settings described in this manual, contact your LAN Administrator. For an overview of broadcasting over LANs, WANs and the Internet, visit www.tieline.com/ip...
  • Page 67: Section 3. An Introduction To 3G Broadcasting

    W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) and CDMA2000® and these are the standards used in 3G modules. Following ieline is some information on these standards. Tieline Page 67 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 68 HSPA (Evolved HSPA, HSPA Evolved, HSPA+, I- HSPA) Evolved HSPA is a 3G mobile data protocol that provides data rates up to 42 Mbps on the downlink and 11Mbps on the uplink. Tieline Page 68 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 69 1.8 Mbps. For more information on CDMA2000® standards please see visit the following website http://www.evdoinfo.com/ 3.2.3. Tieline 3G Modules It is simple to connect over 3G networks and send high quality audio using 3G modules.
  • Page 70 3G UMTS/HSDPA module can connect to widely ieline available UMTS networks. The module can seamlessly switch between these networks without a call being interrupted. The Tieline TL3GHSDPA, 3G HSDPA/UMTS/GSM module supports: HSDPA; UMTS; 3G Voice; GSM CSD (Commander G3 Field and i-Mix codecs only); and GSM Voice (Commander G3 Field and i-Mix codecs only).
  • Page 71 Verizon's products and services are trademarks and service marks or registered trademarks and service marks of Verizon Trademark Services LLC or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Tieline Page 71 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 72: Figure 15: Esn Number In The Figure 16: Unlock Codes

    The MSL Code (sometimes called the ‘Activation Code’ or the ‘Unlock Code’); b. The MDN (Mobile Directory Number) of the module SIM card. This is the actual phone number of the card; and Tieline Page 72 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 73: Figure 17: Cell -Phonen

    Once entered press SOFTKEY 4 to continue. --Mobile ID Number-- Enter Number : 5555555555 Exit Figure 18: Mobile Identification Number Screen in the Activation Wizard Tieline Page 73 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 74: Figure 19: Default System

    Activating EVDO Module Please wait… ******************** Figure 22: Module Activation Screen The second screen that displays while the codec completes IOTA provisioning can remain for 1-2 minutes. Tieline Page 74 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 75: Figure 23: Iota Provisioning

    If provisioning fails (the stage after activation where the module is configured for data calls) the following screen appears: Provisioning IOTA on EVDO module failed ! Figure 26: Provisioning Failure Screen Tieline Page 75 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 76 If after trying all this you are still having issues with either activation or provisioning, contact customer support for assistance at ieline support@tieline.com. 3.2.6.3. Previously Programmed EV-DO Modules If you are not sure if a module has been programmed previously you can check the status of the module in the menu via [Menu] >...
  • Page 77: Advanced Programming: 3G Band Selection

    The ‘EV-DO ESN’; • The ‘EV-DO status’; and • ‘EV-DO Module Firmware'. When contacting customer support at support@tieline.com please ieline supply this information to assist in debugging the issue. 3.3. Advanced Programming: 3G Band Selection (HSDPA Modules Only) Important Information: These menus are not available in 3G EV-DO modules or when using USB modules with HSDPA cell-phones.
  • Page 78: Important Warnings

    ‘Auto’ this will not happen. Do not change this setting in a codec using Box software before contacting Tool support@tieline.com. This is because a regional-specific number will need to be entered when programming specific bands using the Box software interface. Tool To check a codec’s settings are correct when a 3G connection is established, the...
  • Page 79 MHz and above, we recommend a high gain antenna. You’ll really see the difference when you get into low signal strength areas. Signals can be received on both antennae but are transmitted on the first antenna only. The Tieline Page 79 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 80 • 1900MHz; or • 2100MHz. Antenna gain, including cable loss, should not exceed: • 4dBi for the 1900MHz PCS Band, and • 8dBi on other UMTS/HSDPA bands. Tieline Page 80 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 81: Usb Module Software Versions

    USB modules. The simplest way to avoid incompatibilities is ieline to use a 3G module which connects over UMTS and HSDPA 3G ieline networks seamlessly. Tieline Page 81 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 82 It is important when purchasing a new USB modem that it be fully activated prior to putting it into a codec to make a 3G connection. To complete this process at a PC do the following: Tieline Page 82 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 83: How To Connect Over 3G With A Usb Module & Cell-Phone

    USB simultaneously. Figure 27: 3G Cell-phone Connected to a Tieline Codec 3.5. How to connect over 3G with a USB Module & Cell-phone Following is a series of issues that you need to be aware of when configuring a codec for 3G monitoring capability.
  • Page 84: Table 7: 3G-Compatiblep

    Mac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Tieline Page 84 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 85: Table 8: 3G Cell -Phonec

    You should opt for blocks of data for a monthly price, i.e. $20 per month for up to 300 megabytes of data. Tieline Page 85 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 86 3G Data Service; and Internet Plan. If you are unsure about a particular cell-phone or whether it can connect to codecs, contact at covert@tieline.com for more information. ieline ieline Email the model of your phone, the name of your service provider and the details of your data plan.
  • Page 87: 3Gip Codec Menus In Detail

    Go to Table of Contents An Introduction to 3G Broadcasting 3.6. 3GIP Codec Menus in Detail Figure 28: 3GIP Codec Menu Tieline Page 87 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 88: Advanced Programming Of 3Gip Connections Using Toolbox

    Supports the use of either a GSM or USB-3G module Settings A only. GSM/USB-3G Supports the use of either a USB-3G Module or external Settings B cell-phone, with a GSM module. Tieline Page 88 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 89 Reset Wait Seconds screen. should be set to the default setting of 10 seconds because this relates to the time it takes to for the GSM cell-phone signal to Tieline Page 89 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 90: Umts Ip Network Settings

    This can be programmed within the codec menus and this is described in the 3G Band Override section of this manual. Do not change this setting using Box software unless you contact support@tieline.com.au beforehand. Tool This is because there are different numerical codecs required and these vary depending on the region you are connecting from within.
  • Page 91: Data Usage Table

    24000 42112 10.28 616.88 24000 47216 11.53 691.64 24000 50320 12.29 737.11 24000 54656 13.34 800.63 Please Note: Kilobyte usage has been summarized to two decimal points. Tieline Page 91 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 92: Data Usage For Hsdpa And Ev-Do High Bit-Rate Connections

    Actual Bitrate Bitrate (One Way) (Both Ways) 128000 146000 1.43 2.86 112000 130100 1.27 2.54 96000 114100 1.11 2.22 64000 82100 0.78 1.56 48000 66100 0.62 1.24 Tieline Page 92 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 93: Minimizing Data Costs: "Idle Timeout

    A Final Note on 3G/IP If you require more information on IP connections using 3G cell-phone networks, please check the latest information on the website at ieline www.tieline.com. Tieline Page 93 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 94: Section 4. Ip Connectivity Using Sip

    The quality of these algorithms is lower than those preferred for most codec connections. This may be ok if you wish to connect to a VoIP phone, but not if connecting to another codec. Tieline Page 94 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 95: Peer-To-Peer Sip Connections

    Figure 30: SIP Codec Connection Screen To make a call enter an IP address for the destination codec and press to connect to the remote codec. ENTER/DIAL Tieline Page 95 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 96: What Is Sip

    VoIP phone connected to a LAN-configured SIP server. Each device has been registered with this server. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Tieline Page 96 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 97: Figure 31: Lan Sip C

    In the next example, a multitude of SIP-compatible devices are displayed. All of these devices can connect to codecs via the Internet and SIP ieline servers. Several examples of remote codec configurations for codecs ieline are displayed. Tieline Page 97 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 98: Figure 32: Sip-Compliantd

    Go to Table of Contents IP Connections Using SIP Figure 32: SIP-Compliant Devices Connected to the Internet Tieline Page 98 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 99: Getting Started: Registering A Device For Sip

    SIP servers and exchanging connection information. In practice, the following diagram displays a simplified version of what happens when connecting SIP-registered codecs. Tieline Page 99 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 100: Figure 33: Connecting Over

    A SIP server administrator should provide the following to enable SIP registration of a device: The SIP server IP address; A SIP number; A username (often the same as a SIP number); Tieline Page 100 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 101: Quick Start Connection Of Codecs Using Sip Servers

    In the example shown a codec with the SIP ieline address of sip:1234@tieline.com in the studio is dialing a codec in the field over the Internet with the address sip:5678@tieline.com. (Please note: Codec SIP addresses and the IP address of your SIP registrar server are provided by whoever is managing the SIP server you are planning to connect with.)
  • Page 102: Limitations Of Sip

    In this situation it may be better to make a peer-to-peer IP call using the public IP address of one of the devices. Tieline Page 102 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 103 When connecting two codecs using SIP do not use FEC. FEC can ieline Music, MusicPlus Voice G3 only be used with algorithms and SIP does not recognize these algorithms. Tieline Page 103 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 104: Connecting To Non-Tieline Devices Using Sip

    Connecting to Non-Tieline Devices using SIP Following is some useful information in relation to connecting to other devices using SIP. 4.10.1. Connecting a Tieline Codec to a Different Codec using This is similar to connecting to a codec. Suggested settings when ieline...
  • Page 105: Other Sip Programming

    SIP Setting menus as displayed in codecs and an explanation of other elements that ieline may need to be programmed for SIP. Figure 35: SIP Configuration Menus Tieline Page 105 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 106: Advanced Programming Of Sip Connections Using Toolbox

    [Menu] > [Configuration] > [IP1 Setup] > [Session Type] > [SIP]. Enter the SIP address of the device you wish to call and dial to connect. Tieline Page 106 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 107: Advanced Understanding Of Sip: Terminology And Components

    UA server or another proxy server closer to the destination. Sometimes several proxy servers over several ‘hops’ may be used to deliver SIP requests and responses. Tieline Page 107 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 108 By default this setting in each codec is one hour but it can be adjusted if required by selecting [Menu] > [Configuration] > [SIP Settings] > [Reg Refresh (Secs)]. Tieline Page 108 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 109 ) and LQ Relationship to Firewall Blocking Background Tieline codecs connect over IP using TCP session connections which in turn establish the audio data path over UDP Ports. TCP Ports are generally accessible over an IP connection however UDP Ports are often blocked by router firewalls.
  • Page 110 Local and Remote incoming (receive) link qualities respectively. I.e. ‘L01R99’. And the reverse ‘L99R01’ on the remote codec. ‘01’ specifically refers to blocked communication by a firewall. Tieline Page 110 T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 111 (A) or (B) in Figure 3. (The data being transmitted from the Remote Codec to the Local Codec). This indicates that one or more of the ports in Table 2 is being blocked. Default Tieline Codec Port Settings TCP Session Application...
  • Page 112 To determine which end is blocked, connect to a remote codec that is known to have ports open on the remote firewall. Any issues with blocked data can then be limited to the local firewall. If this is not possible, contact Tieline Technology for assistance by emailing support@tieline.com Alternatively, have your IT Administrator, enter the codecs IP address into the routers ‘Demilitarized Zone’...
  • Page 113 (RAM) for purposes of using the Software Product. b. Storage. You may copy the Product into the local memory or storage device of Tieline Hardware. c. Copying. You may make archival or backup copies of the Software Product, provided the copy contains all of the original Software Product's proprietary notices and that it is used only for backup purposes.
  • Page 114 8. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Tieline and its affiliates may collect and use technical information you provide in relation to support services related to the Software Product. Tieline agrees not to use this information in a form that personally identifies you except to the extent necessary to provide such services.
  • Page 115 Appendix 3: Warranty Appendix 3. Warranty TIELINE TECHNOLOGY (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this product be defective, the Manufacturer agrees, at its sole option, to: a) Repair or replace any defective part free of charge for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase, provided the owner returns the equipment to the manufacturer.
  • Page 116 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tieline Pty Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,...
  • Page 117 Telephone Company will provide advance notice for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If you experience problems with this equipment, contact TIELINE Pty Ltd, 25 Irvine Drive, Malaga. Western Australia, 6090. Ph +61 8 9249 6688 Fax +61 8 9249 6858 email info@tieline.com (web page www.tieline.com) for repair and...
  • Page 118 AG in the US and/or other countries. Other product names mentioned within this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks, or a trade name of their respective owner. Page 118 Tieline T E C H N O L O G Y...
  • Page 119: Index

    GSM Voice · 7, 70, 78 GSM, Signal Strength Enable · 89 ADSL (DSL) · 16, 32, 33, 53 Algorithms, Tieline Music Plus · 51 HSCSD · 13, 18, 29, 68, 70, 82, 89 Antennae · 8, 79 Auto Reconnect · 9, 10, 13, 104 IGC, Intelligent Gain Control ·...
  • Page 120 SIP, about · 94 SIP, peer-to-peer connections · 95 Warranty · 115 SIP, quick start connections · 101 Wireless Network Connections · 47 SIP, session description protocol · 99 Page 120 Tieline T E C H N O L O G Y...

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