Examples of Network integration

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The following example shows different ways to integrate Cynap into your network infrastructure, or two wired networks, one wireless network and a dedicated Miracast peer to peer network.

BYOD (bring your own device) allows sharing the screen content of different devices with various operating systems to Cynap to share their screen onto a larger display device.

Beside BYOD, as Cynap is an integrated part of your network, it can also access various services like http, FTP, network drive, streaming etc..

Stand-alone access point mode (without wired network integration)

Cynap is operating in stand-alone access point mode.

Cynap is acting as DHCP server to provide the addresses to your WLAN devices. The Cynap system generates an independent WLAN, and WLAN enabled devices (BYOD) can connect to theCynap.

Disadvantages:

Cynap wireless network access point mode

Cynap is integrated via a cable connection into an existing network, and operates additionally in wireless network access point mode.

LAN settings for Cynap can be obtained from an existing DHCP server. Cynap generates an independent WLAN, and WLAN enabled devices (BYOD) can connect to Cynap.

Advantages:

Disadvantages:

Hint:

If the units are in different subnets, Cynap might not be able to be discovered automatically by vSolution applications.

Cynap network infrastructure mode

Cynap is integrated to an existing wired network (e.g. Corporate network) wired, and additionally connected to a wireless network (e.g. Guest network as separate VLAN).

LAN and WLAN settings for Cynap can an be obtained from an existing DHCP server. All devices on the Corporate and also the Guest network can be connected to Cynap.

Advantages:

Disadvantage:

Hint:

If the units are in different subnets, Cynap might not be able to be discovered automatically by vSolution applications.

Cynap can also be installed in a VLAN to manage the permissions.

Cynap connected to a Visualizer

Cynap has a dedicated LAN port for connecting to a Visualizer with built-in DHCP server functionality (LAN 2).

Activate DHCP (client) on the Visualizer to obtain all necessary network settings from Cynap automatically.

The WolfProt protocol will be used for communication between Visualizer and Cynap.

More information regarding the WolfProt protocol can be found on our website in the support section www.wolfvision.comwww.wolfvision.com.

 

Attention

Never connect the LAN port 2 to your existing network infrastructure when the LAN port 2 is set to Visualizer mode!

If this port is set to Visualizer mode, Cynap acts as DHCP-server on this port and this could cause conflicts with the existing infrastructure.

Hint:

Network Stream input

Cynap has a built-in streaming client which is capable of receiving broadcast video content over the network. Up to four Stream sources can be defined and individually named in the GUI settings (Input) and accessed through the source button.

Required settings:

Add new Input Stream

Allows adding up to four network streams selectable as source (click the + symbol).

Input name

Gives the source an individual name for easy identification

Input mode

Defines the kind of stream.

• None, disables receiving this stream

• Generic allows streams using UDP and TCP protocol

• RTSP / RTP over TCP allows TCP protocol only

Input URL

Record Stream Input URL defines the source of the stream

Example:

Network stream input with two devices, one from Cynap Meeting Room 2 and one from IP Camera.

 

Lecture Capture Agent for Opencast and Panopto Solutions

Cynap has a built-in capture agent interface for Opencast and Panopto solutions - available as optional Feature Pack.

Additionally the Cynap system is able to record the network stream of an external camera as a second file in the background. The state of the external network stream will be indicated with a camera symbol in the top statusbar.

The current state will be indicated, available states for Opencast are: "DISABLED", "IDLE", "RECORDING" or "FAIL". And the available states for Panopto are: "LOGGED IN" or "NOT LOGGED IN".

 

Additional settings are

Capture agent

Enable / Disable Capture Agent

- Standby function of Cynap is blocked when the Capture Agent is enabled

- When a server controlled task is running, local recording through the Control Center is blocked

Capture Agent Type

Allows enabling Panopto or Opencast

 

Lecture Capture Agent for Opencast server

With enabled Capture Feature Pack, Cynap’s recording functionality can be managed remotely by an Opencast server. The Opencast server can fully control the recording functionality of Cynap and local recording will be disabled when the optional capture agent has initiated a remote recording.

Additionally Cynap is able to record the network stream of an external camera as a second file in the background. A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen indicated the state of the external stream. To record a huge amount of sessions, a USB storage device can be used instead of the internal data storage.

Required settings:

Capture Agent Name

Allows identification at the Opencast server

Recording Path

Allows recording onto a connected USB storage device

URL

Defines the address of the Opencast server (depending on network environment, add the port number)

Username / 
Password

Are required by the Opencast server (credentials required at the server)

Ingest Time Mode

Select AUTO and all recordings are initiated by the Opencast server. Select MANUAL and set the desired starting time.

Time

Allows starting recording at the desired time.
This field is available in manual ingest mode only.

Root Certificate

This allows connecting to a Root Certificate (CA) protected server. To load the certificate, click the Browse button and select the respective file in the explorer windows (Base-64-coded X.509).
The certificates cannot be loaded when using the local GUI (on HDMI).

Record Stream Input

Allows adding external network stream which will be saved as separate video file.

- None, disables receiving any stream

- Generic allows streams using UDP and TCP protocol

- RTSP / RTP over TCP allows TCP protocol only

Record Stream Input URL

Defines the source of the external stream.

Record Stream Input Audio

Allows adding the audio content from the stream to the recording.

Test Stream Input

Cynap will open a new window to show the stream local.

External Storage

Indicates the state.

Storage Action

Allows binding and formatting the external drive. The drive has to be bound before it can be used. Formatting will delete all content from the USB storage device! Use file format is EXT4.

Execute Action (Button)

Changes for the external drive will take effect. During initialization, the state is changing to busy.

Time and date of Cynap and also the server have to be in sync for proper function (see settings General)!

Example:

Cynap needs to have access to your Opencast Server. Ingest time Mode is AUTO and all recordings are initiated by the Opencast Server. The IP Camera (Record Stream Input), will be also initiated by the Opencast Server. The Record Stream Input will not be displayed at the HDMI Out. After recordings from the Capture Agent are finished, they are automatically uploaded to Opencast Server. Recordings will be not deleted on Cynap after uploading to the Opencast Server, the files will be kept as backup in the internal or external storage. Successfully finished events (recording and upload completed) are stored in a ring memory, which will be deleted in succession, starting with the oldest files, when storage is running low.

Lecture Capture Agent for Panopto server

With enabled Capture Feature Pack, Cynap’s recordings can be automatically uploaded to a Panopto server. Additionally Cynap is able to record the network stream of an external camera as a second file in the background. A symbol at the right top corner of the main screen indicates the state of the external stream.

To record a large amount of sessions, a USB storage device can be used instead of the internal data storage.

Required settings:

IP Camera Mode

Allows recording of the additional streaming input (Record Stream Input).

Ingest Time Mode

Select AUTO and the recorded files will be uploaded to the server as soon as recording is finished. Select MANUAL and set the desired starting time, e.g. to upload the files in the night to prevent additional network traffic during the day.

Start Time

Allows starting the upload at the desired time. This field is available in manual ingest mode only.

File Prefix

File Prefix adds a prefix to the file name for easier identification on the server.

Hostname

Input the hostname of the used server, given by your Panopto administrator.

Username / Password

Client ID /
Client Secret

Username and Password are required by the Panopto server (credentials required at the server).

Root Certificate

This allows connecting to a Root Certificate (CA) protected server. To load the certificate, click the Browser button and select the respective file in the explorer window (Base-64-coded X.509). The certificates cannot be loaded when using the local GUI (on HDMI).

Recorded Stream Input

Allows adding external network stream which will be saved as separate video file.
- None, disable receiving any stream.
- Generic allows streams using UDP and TCP protocol.
- RTSP / RTP over TCP allows TCP protocol only.

Recorded Stream Input URL

Defines the source of the stream.

Recorded Stream Input audio

Allows adding the audio content from the stream to the recording.

Test stream input

By using the test button, Cynap will open a new window to show the stream local.

External Storage

Indicates the state.

Storage Action

Allows binding and formatting the external drive. The drive has to be bound before it can be used. Formatting will delete all content from the USB storage device! Use file format is EXT4.

Execute Action (Button)

Changes for the external drive will take effect. During initialization, the state is changing to busy.

 

Time and date of Cynap and also the server have to be in sync for proper function (see settings General)!

Example Panopto:

Cynap needs to have access to your Panopto Server. Ingest time Mode is AUTO and the recorded files will be uploaded to the Panopto Server as soon as the recording is finished. The IP Camera (Record Stream Input), will be also initiated when you start recording (Start Panopto) automatically. The Record Stream Input will not be displayed at the HDMI Out. Recordings will be not deleted after uploading to the Panopto Server at Cynap, the files will be kept as backup in the internal or external storage. The successfully completed events (recording and upload completed) are stored in a ring memory, which will be deleted in succession starting with the oldest recording, when the storage space running low.

vSolution Matrix (optional Feature Pack, Cynap or Cynap PRO required)

The vSolution Matrix Feature Pack enables Network AV functionality with an optimized interface for touch screens. Network AV allows cost-effective installations by using the existing IP network infrastructure to transmit AV signals. Means there is no longer a need to maintain separate AV infrastructure for your e.g. huddle room (active learning classroom). This results in a straightforward installation with less hardware and reduced ongoing maintenance. You also have the flexibility to scale your setup up or down easily, as required to keep the huddle rooms effective. Every workstation, equipped with a vSolution Cynap, ensures intuitive and easy-to-use collaboration participative users. Contents can be simply forwarded between different screens by drag & drop.

vSolution Matrix system uses intelligent and optimized stream processing to ensure high quality video and audio with low latency at a moderate bandwidth requirement.

Active collaboration using Cynap systems, connected using existing IP infrastructure. Collaboration made easy using simple drag & drop control functionality.

Specifications:

Maximum station

1 main station

40 client stations

Bandwidth Stream

40 Mbit/s

Latency

Approximately 50 milliseconds for 1080p30

IP Multicast Group Address Range

adjustable

Streaming Port Multicast / Unicast Audio / Video

adjustable

Communications

Wired, LAN 1 only

Switch

Layer 2 or Layer 3 with enabled IGMP Snooping

File Sharing

TCP 50930 SSHFS

 

Example:

Example of a vSolution Matrix network setup with a main station and two Cynap Cores as stations, each LAN 1 interface is connected to the switch (at least 1Gbps, layer 2 and enabled IGMP).

Additionally, all the units are connected to an access point of your existing wireless infrastructure (e.g. Eduroam network).

BYOD devices of the vSolution Matrix network and also of the e.g. Eduroam network are able to establish a connection to Cynap.