Entering a custom name is helpful to identify the right Blackmagic 2110 IP Converter 3x3G when
more than one is connected to your network. It also provides the name for network location.
You can also identify the current software version.
Date and Time
Set your date and time automatically by ticking the box. When setting the date and time
automatically, your converter will use the network time protocol server set in the NTP field. The
default NTP server is time.cloudflare.com, but you can also manually enter an alternate NTP
server and then click on ‘set’.
If you are entering your date and time manually, use the fields to enter your date, time and time
zone. Setting the date and time correctly ensures your recordings have the same time and
date information as your network and also prevents conflicts that can occur with some network
storage systems.
Network Settings
Network Location
The network location is the name for your Blackmagic 2110 IP Converter 3x3G that will appear
in the registry. This is based on the identification name at the top of the setup utility. It’s worth
noting that numeric prefixes will be ignored.
Protocol
DHCP and static IP settings let you determine how your converter is connected to your network.
DHCP Blackmagic 2110 IP converters are set to DHCP by default. The dynamic host
configuration protocol, or DHCP, is a service on network servers that automatically
finds your converter and assigns an IP address. DHCP is a great service that makes
it easy to connect equipment via Ethernet and ensure their IP addresses do not
conflict with each other. Most computers and network switchers support DHCP.
Static IP When ‘static IP’ is selected, you can enter your network details manually. When
setting IP addresses manually so all units can communicate, they must share the
same subnet mask and gateway settings.
When using static IP and there are other devices on the network that have the same identifying
number in their IP address there will be a conflict and the units won’t connect. If you encounter
a conflict, simply change the identifying number in the unit’s IP address.
18Blackmagic Converters Setup