The encoder can support external USB communication devices to expand the available communication methods.
NOTE: Manufacturers can, and will, change chipsets used within their products, often without changing the product name/code. It is recommended to carefully check the chipset used within any desired adapter before committing to any large purchases. Devices with different chipsets will not work with the encoder.
To use an adapter
plug the device into the encoder
enable the communications device
Only one adapter of each type may be used in an encoder at once – use of multiple devices is not supported.
USB LAN Adapters
Using the latest firmware, the encoder includes a driver for the following USB LAN chipsets:
Asix AX88772 chipset
Asix AX88179 chipset (requires firmware V8.1 or greater)
Any USB LAN Adapter that uses any of these chipsets should be compatible with the encoder.
Devices known to contain the Asix AX88772 include:
Edimax EU-4208 USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter
UtechSmart USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Wired Network Adapter
Devices known to contain the Asix AX88179 include:
Anker AK-A7610011
Trendnet TU3-ETG
Trendnet TU3-ETG
On EdgeVis MiniCam and Q800 it is recommended to only use a USB LAN Adapter for configuration, to avoid compromising the IP rating of the encoder. If required for comms, the Q800 provides an AUX LAN port which should be used.
USB Wi-Fi Adapters (IP Series only)
The encoder includes a driver for the following USB Wi-Fi chipsets:
Realtek RTL8188CUS chipset (requires firmware V8.3 or greater)
Realtek RTL8192CU chipset
Realtek RTL8188EU chipset (requires firmware V8.1 or greater)
Realtek RTL8822BU chipset (requires firmware V8.5 or greater)
Any USB Wi-Fi Adapter that uses any of these chipsets should be compatible with the encoder.
Devices known to contain the Realtek RTL8188CUS include:
Edimax N150 EW-7811Un V2
Devices known to contain the Realtek RTL8192CU include:
Belkin N300 Micro Wireless USB Adapter (F7D2102)
Edimax EW-7811UN V1
Devices known to contain the Realtek RTL8188EU include:
StarTech USB150WN1X1
TP-Link TL-WN725N Ver 3.0
D-Link DWA-121
Devices known to contain the Realtek RTL8822BU include:
Bointec 5D11-V1.2
jjPlus WMU6204
USB Cellular Modems (IP Series only)
The following cellular modems are supported. Please ensure the modem code exactly matches the listed modem as others are unlikely to work.
Skyus DS Europe (Modem: MC7304)
Skyus DS (Modem: MC7354)
Skyus 4G (Modem: MC7354)
Skyus DS2 (Modem: MC7455)
It is also possible to add cellular support to an encoder using a LAN-based 4G modem. There are many different types available – including Teltonika LTE 4G and PocketPort 2 routers.
It should be noted that when using a LAN-based modem the encoder cannot detect when the modem switches from one technology (e.g. 4G) to another (e.g. 2G). The encoder will still auto-adapt the video bandwidth to ensure a consistent video stream, however it will not adjust the framerate/dimensions automatically based on the network technology’s profile. This is more of an issue with mobile encoders where the technology would be expected to change continually, as opposed to a static encoder where it would be expected that the network technology should be fairly consistent.