"NDI® Checker" Ver.1.3.0 Released
Leader Electronics Corporation has released "NDI® Checker" Ver.1.3.0, a software for NDI signal monitoring and analysis, introducing a new "Connectivity Check" function for NDI network diagnosis. This new function streamlines the isolation of NDI connection problems. Furthermore, through API integration with NETGEAR Japan LLC's ProAV switches (M4250, M4300, M4350, M4500), more detailed network diagnostics, including switch settings and connection status, are possible, significantly streamlining troubleshooting for NDI network operations. This supports the resolution of network-related issues in IP-based video production environments.
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Leader Electronics Corporation (Headquarters: Kanagawa, hereinafter "Leader Electronics") announces the release of "NDI® Checker" Ver.1.3.0, its NDI signal monitoring and analysis software, which now offers a new "Connectivity Check" function for NDI network diagnosis. This function can be utilized for isolating the cause of NDI connection problems. Furthermore, through API integration with NETGEAR Japan LLC's (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "NETGEAR Japan") ProAV switches (M4250, M4300, M4350, M4500), more detailed checks, including switch settings and connection status, are possible in compatible environments.
With this function, "NDI® Checker" now supports troubleshooting that extends to the network layer, in addition to its traditional NDI signal quality monitoring. This streamlines problem isolation during NDI network operation and enables quicker and more detailed problem resolution in environments utilizing NETGEAR ProAV switches.
Challenges and Background in Production Sites
In recent years, IP-based video production environments utilizing NDI® have rapidly become widespread in the ProAV field. However, at production sites, it is crucial not only to confirm the quality of received signals but also to address issues arising from communication paths and network settings before the signal arrives.
While the conventional "NDI® Checker" supported monitoring and analysis of received NDI signal quality, actual production sites frequently encountered problems caused by path issues, such as signals not displaying or not being received. The causes of these issues were diverse, and rapid isolation was a challenge.
Therefore, Leader Electronics developed the new "Connectivity Check" function, which allows checking the path until the signal arrives. This streamlines the identification of NDI connection problems and supports stable operation at production sites. Moreover, with API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches, more detailed troubleshooting is possible in compatible environments.
About NDI® Checker
"NDI® Checker" is software that monitors and visualizes the status of NDI signals, assisting in quality assessment and troubleshooting.
About NETGEAR ProAV Switches
NETGEAR's ProAV switches are designed for AV over IP applications and are widely adopted in video transmission environments, including NDI.
Overview of Collaboration
While "NDI® Checker" alone primarily performed troubleshooting based on connectivity checks from the PC's perspective, API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches now enables obtaining switch-side settings, verifying configuration consistency between devices, and even performing connectivity checks from the switch to connected devices.
Ver1.3.0 Main Added Functions
Common Functions
Visualizes communicable and non-communicable sections through segment checks and basic connectivity checks.
Supports isolation of problem areas in the NDI signal path.
NETGEAR ProAV Switch Integration Functions
Obtains and confirms switch setting information via API integration.
Grasps detailed network status through connectivity checks from the switch side.
Advanced cause isolation combining NDI signals and network settings.
Use Cases and Introduction Benefits
Troubleshooting during live production and event sites.
Network status confirmation during system construction and verification.
Visualization and efficiency improvement in operational monitoring.
Significant reduction in troubleshooting time.
Comments from Both Companies
[Leader Electronics Corporation]
In NDI environment operation, understanding both video signals and networks is crucial. We believe this collaboration can provide a more practical troubleshooting environment.
[NETGEAR Japan LLC]
We expect that the collaboration between our ProAV network solutions and NDI® Checker will contribute to the visualization and simplification of NDI network operations.
Future Developments
Both companies will continue to strengthen their collaboration and enhance functions to improve NDI signal troubleshooting.
Product Information
Product Name: NDI® Checker (Ver1.3.0)
New Function: NDI Network Diagnostic Function
With this function, "NDI® Checker" now supports troubleshooting that extends to the network layer, in addition to its traditional NDI signal quality monitoring. This streamlines problem isolation during NDI network operation and enables quicker and more detailed problem resolution in environments utilizing NETGEAR ProAV switches.
Challenges and Background in Production Sites
In recent years, IP-based video production environments utilizing NDI® have rapidly become widespread in the ProAV field. However, at production sites, it is crucial not only to confirm the quality of received signals but also to address issues arising from communication paths and network settings before the signal arrives.
While the conventional "NDI® Checker" supported monitoring and analysis of received NDI signal quality, actual production sites frequently encountered problems caused by path issues, such as signals not displaying or not being received. The causes of these issues were diverse, and rapid isolation was a challenge.
Therefore, Leader Electronics developed the new "Connectivity Check" function, which allows checking the path until the signal arrives. This streamlines the identification of NDI connection problems and supports stable operation at production sites. Moreover, with API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches, more detailed troubleshooting is possible in compatible environments.
About NDI® Checker
"NDI® Checker" is software that monitors and visualizes the status of NDI signals, assisting in quality assessment and troubleshooting.
About NETGEAR ProAV Switches
NETGEAR's ProAV switches are designed for AV over IP applications and are widely adopted in video transmission environments, including NDI.
Overview of Collaboration
While "NDI® Checker" alone primarily performed troubleshooting based on connectivity checks from the PC's perspective, API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches now enables obtaining switch-side settings, verifying configuration consistency between devices, and even performing connectivity checks from the switch to connected devices.
Ver1.3.0 Main Added Functions
Common Functions
Visualizes communicable and non-communicable sections through segment checks and basic connectivity checks.
Supports isolation of problem areas in the NDI signal path.
NETGEAR ProAV Switch Integration Functions
Obtains and confirms switch setting information via API integration.
Grasps detailed network status through connectivity checks from the switch side.
Advanced cause isolation combining NDI signals and network settings.
Use Cases and Introduction Benefits
Troubleshooting during live production and event sites.
Network status confirmation during system construction and verification.
Visualization and efficiency improvement in operational monitoring.
Significant reduction in troubleshooting time.
Comments from Both Companies
[Leader Electronics Corporation]
In NDI environment operation, understanding both video signals and networks is crucial. We believe this collaboration can provide a more practical troubleshooting environment.
[NETGEAR Japan LLC]
We expect that the collaboration between our ProAV network solutions and NDI® Checker will contribute to the visualization and simplification of NDI network operations.
Future Developments
Both companies will continue to strengthen their collaboration and enhance functions to improve NDI signal troubleshooting.
Product Information
Product Name: NDI® Checker (Ver1.3.0)
New Function: NDI Network Diagnostic Function