AV/IT - Troubleshooting WAN IP Connectivity Issues By Phil Hippensteel published 12 April 2022 Slowness in an IP WAN connection is generally much more difficult to diagnose and repair than can be remedied by answering a list of question or implementing a few steps.
AV/IT - Troubleshooting WAN IP Connections By Phil Hippensteel last updated 12 April 2022 Slowness in an IP WAN connection is generally much more difficult to diagnose and repair than can be remedied by answering a list of question or implementing a few steps.
Troubleshooting WAN IP Connections By Phil Hippensteel published 12 April 2022 Slowness in an IP WAN connection is generally much more difficult to diagnose and repair than can be remedied by answering a list of question or implementing a few steps.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Understanding HTTP By Phil Hippensteel published 8 June 2021 In this month's Byte-Sized Lesson, we examine this protocol, a cornerstone of the world wide web that’s currently undergoing significant modifications.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Dissecting the Data Link Level By Phil Hippensteel published 21 April 2021 In this lesson, we explore the data link level, one which is particularly important in the delivery of audio and is used in every implementation of TCP/IP.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Overlooked IP Basics, Part II By Phil Hippensteel published 16 February 2021 In the second of a two-part lesson, we address some basic IP principles that seem to be overlooked: half duplex versus full duplex and statistical multiplexing.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Overlooked IP Basics By Phil Hippensteel published 12 January 2021 In the first of a two-part series, we address some basic IP principles that are often overlooked in debates involving AV problem solving. Do you know them?
Byte-Sized Lesson: What Causes Latency? By Phil Hippensteel published 23 September 2020 Latency is discussed widely in the AV industry. However, we’ll now focus on one aspect that is almost never considered: the impact of latency on TCP based video flows.
How IT Departments Really View Networked AV: Part II By Phil Hippensteel published 27 August 2020 In the second part of this series, we dive into deeper detail about AV and IT standards, support tools, and the bridge that pro AV may provide for these two groups to move closer together.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Network Buffers By Phil Hippensteel published 9 July 2020 The IT industry has recently begun devoting increased attention to the important role of network buffers, which are central to the delivery of data.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Troubleshooting Connectivity By Phil Hippensteel published 12 May 2020 In this month's Byte-Sized Lesson, Phil Hippensteel discusses how to use ping and traceroute to troubleshoot network connectivity problems.
Byte-Sized Lesson: ICMP Revisited By Phil Hippensteel published 7 April 2020 ICMP is a mandatory operating system extension that helps explain how IP traffic is functioning. In this lesson, we review the protocol and delve into how its applications can be used effectively.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Analyzing Netflix’s Streaming Delivery By Phil Hippensteel published 6 January 2020 By using a traditional IT tool to do a deep analysis of Netflix's video flow, we can learn techniques that are widely applicable to troubleshooting and to analyzing other types of audio and video.
Byte-Sized Lesson: How Layers Affect Protocols By Phil Hippensteel published 2 December 2019 Dr. Phil Hippensteel explains how the layered model of communications can guide a better understanding of network protocols.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Variations in IP Connectivity By Phil Hippensteel published 24 October 2019 To assess how well an IP video connection is working, it's important to consider the role of the users' method of accessing the network.
Byte-Sized Lesson: How Ethernet Audio Impacts IP Networks By Phil Hippensteel published 30 September 2019 The decision to use Ethernet as a method of transporting audio is well established at this time. However, little discussion has been given to the way audio can impact the IT network.
Byte-Sized Lesson: IP-Related Timing By Phil Hippensteel published 3 September 2019 When networks are used to deliver multimedia, timing becomes an issue. This lesson covers the technical mechanisms behind IP-related timing, as well as some of the many ways of managing it.
What Does IT Think of Pro AV? By Phil Hippensteel published 14 August 2019 The AV industry is concerned with how its systems mesh with IT standards. But what about the other side? What exactly does IT care about when it comes to AV?
Byte-Sized Lesson: The Importance of Internet RFCs By Phil Hippensteel published 5 August 2019 Internet RFCs (Requests for Comments) are one of the most significant influences on the conduct of the internet—and understanding their importance could hasten the integration of IT and AV.
Byte-Sized Lesson: A New Low-Latency Transport Protocol By Phil Hippensteel published 28 May 2019 We go over the pros and cons of a newer protocol for low-latency transport, Reliable Internet Streaming Transport, or RIST.
Byte-Sized Lesson: How’s Your IT Lingo? By Phil Hippensteel published 3 May 2019 How well do you know your IT terminology? Dr. Phil Hippensteel breaks down the differences between terms like switches, routers, and gateways.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Why ABR Video Has Latency By Phil Hippensteel published 28 March 2019 A central point of conversation around video delivery in pro AV is latency. Dr. Phil Hippensteel explains why ABR is limited in transmission rapidity.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: A Technical Look at SRT By Phil Hippensteel published 28 February 2019 Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) Alliance is publicizing its new protocol as a good way to deliver video, but is it backed by a solid technical design? Phil Hippensteel offers his verdict.