Configuring the Broadcasting Station Network Settings
Before setting up an RX device, configure the broadcasting station network settings and check the values of items for use when configuring the RX device.
Network configuration
This is a system configuration that receives streaming video using an RX device, where the connection is managed by the C3 Portal service.
Open ports
Main ports used
C3 Portal → TX control: TCP 8443
RX → C3 Portal: TCP 443
TX → RX streaming: 20 consecutive UDP ports per RX device
Description of used ports
Change the settings of the broadcasting station router, and open the following ports for inbound (download) or outbound (upload) traffic. Inbound traffic is from the Internet to an RX device, and outbound traffic is from an RX device to the Internet.
| Port | Type | Direction | Application | C3 Portal | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8443 (Arbitrary) |
TCP | Inbound | TX - CCM Control connection Camcorder, wireless adapter |
Optional | Required if building a standalone configuration as a backup. |
| 8444 (Arbitrary) |
TCP | Inbound | TX - CCM Control connection XDCAM pocket |
Optional | Required if building a standalone configuration (Network RX Station) as a backup. |
| 10000 to 10019 (Arbitrary) |
UDP | Inbound | TX - RX Streaming connection | Required | You can use any range of 20 consecutive UDP ports per RX device. |
| 443 | TCP | Outbound | CCM - RX Control connection | Required | |
| 9084 | TCP | Outbound | Initialization Tool - Test Server Initialization Tool - Port Check |
Optional | Required if running the port check tool to configure network settings. |
| 11500 | TCP | Outbound | RX - C3 Portal Intercom |
Required | |
| 443 | TCP | Outbound | C3 Portal multi point distribution (MPD) and web UI (https) | Required | |
| 80 | TCP | Outbound | Certificate check between clients and C3 Portal | Required | Required when confirming certificate revocation when connecting via TLS. |
Port forwarding (NAPT) from WAN to LAN
The inbound ports in the “Description of used ports” table must be configured for port forwarding (NAPT) on the broadcasting station router. Make a note of these settings, as they will be required when configuring the RX device environment. Operation using fixed IP addresses is recommended.
Network topology diagram on broadcasting station side
NAPT table
- WAN IP address: aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd (provided by ISP)
- WAN ports: 10000 to 10019 (arbitrary)
- TCP/UDP: UDP
- LAN IP address: uuu.vvv.www.zzz (arbitrary)
- LAN ports: 10000 to 10019 (same as WAN ports)
Note
- For each connected RX receiver, 20 ports are required.
Required network information
| Item | Value (example) | Applicable location |
|---|---|---|
| Public IP address | aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd | C3 Portal [Settings] screen > [Receiver] page > [External Host Name] Initialization Tool - Port Check |
| External UDP ports | XXXXX (+ 20) | C3 Portal [Settings] screen > [Receiver] page > [External Port(+20)] Initialization Tool - Port Check |
| Local IP address | uuu.vvv.www.zzz (see diagram above) | RX network settings |
| Subnet mask | 255.255.255.0 | RX network settings |
| Default gateway | uuu.vvv.www.1 | RX network settings |
| Primary DNS server | RX network settings | |
| Secondary DNS Server | RX network settings |
Required bandwidth
The network connection requires the following inbound (download) and outbound (upload) bandwidth per RX device.
| Total inbound bandwidth | 25 Mbps | |
| Components | Streaming | 12 Mbps × 2 = 24 Mbps |
| Control | 1 Mbps | |
| Total outbound bandwidth | 26 Mbps | |
| Components | Multi point distribution | 12 Mbps × 2 = 24 Mbps |
| Preview | 1 Mbps | |
| Control and thumbnail | 1 Mbps | |
This allows two simultaneous streams to be received and played back at the highest quality level. Lower bandwidth connections may also work.
C3 Portal tenant settings
The information provided to the tenant administrator after the contract is established is required when setting up an RX device.
| Item | Endpoint URL:port | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Web UI | https://www.c3p.sony.net:443 | Web browser access to C3 Portal |
| TX connection | Displayed on the [Credential] page of the [Settings] screen | Transmitter setting for connecting to the C3 Portal service |
| RX connection | Initialization Tool - Settings (CCM Address, CCM Port) |
