Release of "NDI® Checker" Ver.1.3.0
Leader Electronics has released "NDI® Checker" Ver.1.3.0 featuring a new "Connectivity Check" function. Through API integration with NETGEAR Japan's ProAV switches, it streamlines NDI network troubleshooting.
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Leader Electronics Corporation (Headquarters: Kanagawa Prefecture, hereinafter "Leader Electronics") announced the release of "Connectivity Check", a new NDI network diagnostic function in Ver.1.3.0 of its NDI signal monitoring and analysis software "NDI® Checker". This function can be used to isolate the cause of NDI connection problems. Furthermore, through API integration with ProAV switches (M4250, M4300, M4350, M4500) from NETGEAR Japan G.K. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter "NETGEAR Japan"), more detailed checks including switch settings and connection status are possible in supported environments.
With this feature, "NDI® Checker" supports troubleshooting down to the network layer, in addition to conventional NDI signal quality monitoring. This streamlines problem isolation during NDI network operation, and enables faster and more detailed problem resolution in environments utilizing NETGEAR ProAV switches.
Issues and Background in the Production Field
In recent years, IP-based video production environments utilizing NDI® have rapidly spread in the ProAV field. On the other hand, it has become important to deal with troubles caused by communication paths and network settings before the signal arrives, in addition to checking the quality of the received signal.
While the conventional "NDI® Checker" has supported quality monitoring and analysis of received NDI signals, many troubles caused by routing problems such as signals not being displayed or received have occurred in actual sites. The causes are diverse, and rapid isolation has been a challenge.
Therefore, Leader Electronics developed the new function "Connectivity Check" which can check the route until the signal arrives. This streamlines the identification of causes for NDI connection troubles and supports stable operations in production sites. Furthermore, API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches enables more detailed troubleshooting in supported environments.
About NDI® Checker
"NDI® Checker" is software that monitors and visualizes the status of NDI signals, supporting 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 the Integration
While "NDI® Checker" alone mainly performed troubleshooting based on reachability checks from the PC, the API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches now allows obtaining switch-side settings, checking configuration consistency between devices, and even reachability checks from the switch to the connected devices.
Ver1.3.0 Main Additional Features
Common Features
- Visualizes communicable and non-communicable segments through segment checks and basic reachability checks.
- Supports isolating problem areas on the NDI signal route.
NETGEAR ProAV Switch Integration Features
- Acquisition and confirmation of switch setting information via API integration.
- Detailed understanding of network status through reachability checks from the switch side.
- Advanced cause isolation combining NDI signals and network settings.
Use Cases and Implementation Benefits
- Troubleshooting at 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 the operation of NDI environments, it is important to understand both video signals and the network. We believe this integration can provide a more practical troubleshooting environment.
[NETGEAR Japan G.K.]
We hope that the integration of 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 aim at strengthening NDI signal troubleshooting by advancing integration and expanding functions.
Product Information
- Product Name: NDI® Checker (Ver1.3.0)
- New Feature: NDI network diagnostic function
With this feature, "NDI® Checker" supports troubleshooting down to the network layer, in addition to conventional NDI signal quality monitoring. This streamlines problem isolation during NDI network operation, and enables faster and more detailed problem resolution in environments utilizing NETGEAR ProAV switches.
Issues and Background in the Production Field
In recent years, IP-based video production environments utilizing NDI® have rapidly spread in the ProAV field. On the other hand, it has become important to deal with troubles caused by communication paths and network settings before the signal arrives, in addition to checking the quality of the received signal.
While the conventional "NDI® Checker" has supported quality monitoring and analysis of received NDI signals, many troubles caused by routing problems such as signals not being displayed or received have occurred in actual sites. The causes are diverse, and rapid isolation has been a challenge.
Therefore, Leader Electronics developed the new function "Connectivity Check" which can check the route until the signal arrives. This streamlines the identification of causes for NDI connection troubles and supports stable operations in production sites. Furthermore, API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches enables more detailed troubleshooting in supported environments.
About NDI® Checker
"NDI® Checker" is software that monitors and visualizes the status of NDI signals, supporting 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 the Integration
While "NDI® Checker" alone mainly performed troubleshooting based on reachability checks from the PC, the API integration with NETGEAR ProAV switches now allows obtaining switch-side settings, checking configuration consistency between devices, and even reachability checks from the switch to the connected devices.
Ver1.3.0 Main Additional Features
Common Features
- Visualizes communicable and non-communicable segments through segment checks and basic reachability checks.
- Supports isolating problem areas on the NDI signal route.
NETGEAR ProAV Switch Integration Features
- Acquisition and confirmation of switch setting information via API integration.
- Detailed understanding of network status through reachability checks from the switch side.
- Advanced cause isolation combining NDI signals and network settings.
Use Cases and Implementation Benefits
- Troubleshooting at 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 the operation of NDI environments, it is important to understand both video signals and the network. We believe this integration can provide a more practical troubleshooting environment.
[NETGEAR Japan G.K.]
We hope that the integration of 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 aim at strengthening NDI signal troubleshooting by advancing integration and expanding functions.
Product Information
- Product Name: NDI® Checker (Ver1.3.0)
- New Feature: NDI network diagnostic function