Setup & Operation
URL Management
Upon shipping Steady Brand issues all Flex devices, a unique URL for the streaming service. These URL links can be updated / changed for various reasons. The issuance of URL’s can be performed while the device is in service or non-deployed status. ...
FLEX Network Requirements
This is intended for network IT departments to ensure the Flex player establishes the needed connections to operate free of issues. **IMPORTANT INFORMATION** for all customers running their FLEX devices behind firewalls: The IP address of the FLEX ...
Connecting FLEX to Commercial Amplifiers
FLEX Device Device has Stereo line level output. Included with the Device is a single 3.5 mm (1/8) headphone jack-stereo Line out to dual RCA. Flex Unit with Standard Stereo Cable attached Flex Device with Standard supplied Stereo Cable ...
FLEX Security Information
Using FLEX in a network environment often leads to security questions such as, "does this device open any security hole" or "what if this device gets hacked". To help answering these concerns, here is an overview of the security features that will ...
Port Availability & Whitelisting
The Flex device is configured to be a DHCP client by default. Please note that the Flex device uses a Web Secure Socket connection in order to communicate with the Device Portal. To run smoothly within a LAN the following ports need to be available ...
How to Find the IP Address for FLEX Device
DHCP Device List from Router This procedure is applicable only if you have administrative access (username and password) to a router with DHCP service (usually your Internet modem/gateway). Otherwise skip to the next section. Use two network cables ...
FLEX Network Settings - Ethernet
The FLEX supports both Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Static IP Configuration. DHCP is "Automatic" and the most common and convenient method while STATIC requires manual configuration and knowledge of the local network. Configuring ...
Connect FLEX Player to WiFi
The FLEX is capable of connecting to a wireless network using the tested and approved dongles: WiFi Nano (normal range) WiFi High Gain Antenna (longer range) If you prefer to source your own WiFi USB Dongles, they must utilize the Realtek RTL8188EU ...