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. 1) ...
FLEX Network Requirements
Below are the network requirements of Flex devices to operate correctly when attached to a computer network. This is intended for network IT departments to ensure the Flex player establishes the needed connections to operate free of issues. ...
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 ...
Flex Port Availability & Whitelisting
Port Availability (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 ...
How to Find the Local IP Address of your FLEX Device
Finding IP via Router/Network Switch ? Using a Router Connect to your network Make sure you’re on the same Wi-Fi or Ethernet network. Open a browser Go to your router’s IP address (commonly): 192.168.1.1 192.168.0.1 10.0.0.1 Log in to the router Use ...
FLEX Network Settings - DHCP vs Static IP
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 Device 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 ...