Introduction

Note

References to the "Makito X Series" can be taken to include the following Makito X and Makito X4 devices unless specifically stated otherwise:

Makito X4 Encoder
Makito X4 Rugged Encoder
Makito X4 Single Channel Encoder
Makito X1 Rugged Encoder
Makito X Encoder
Makito X HEVC Encoder
Makito X Encoder with Storage
Makito X Harsh Encoder
Makito XR (Ruggedized) Encoder
Makito XCR (Compact Ruggedized) Encoder
Makito X HEVC Rugged Encoder
Makito FX Encoder

Makito X4 Decoder
Makito X Decoder
Makito X Harsh Decoder

Audience

This document is written for administrators responsible for configuring a Makito X Series encoder and/or decoder to operate in a secure manner. This document assumes you are familiar with networks and network terminology, and that you are a trusted individual. No encoder- or decoder-specific knowledge is required.

Terms and Definitions

The following table contains terms used in this document, along with their definitions.

Term	Definition
CLI	Command Line Interface
Decoder	A device that decodes an encoded digital stream into an audio and/or video signal.
Encoder	A device that encodes an audio and/or video signal into a digital format.

References

The following table contains a list of references that may supplement, clarify, or qualify the information presented in this document.

Title	Reference
Makito X4 Encoder User's Guide Makito X4 Encoder Quick Start Guide	HVS-ID-UG-MX4E-xx HVS-ID-QSG-MX4E-xx
Makito X4 Rugged Encoder Installation Guide	HVS-ID-IG-MX4E-CR-xx
Makito X1 Encoder User's Guide	HVS-ID-UG-MX1E-xx
Makito X Encoder User's Guide Makito X Encoder Quick Start Guide	HVS-ID-UG-MAKX-xx HVS-ID-QSG-MAKX-xx
Makito X HEVC Rugged Encoder Installation Guide	HVS-ID-IG-MAKX-HEVCR-xx
Makito XCR Encoder Installation Guide	HVS-ID-IG-MAKXCR-xx
Makito XH (Harsh) Installation Guide	HVS-ID-IG-MAKXH-xx
Makito FX Encoder User's Guide Makito FX Encoder Quick Start Guide	HVS-ID-UG-MFXE-xx HVS-ID-QSG-MFXE-xx
Makito X4 Decoder User's Guide Makito X4 Decoder Quick Start Guide	HVS-ID-UG-MX4D-xx HVS-ID-QSG-MX4D-xx
Makito X Decoder User's Guide Makito X Decoder Quick Start Guide	HVS-ID-UG-MAKXD-xx HVS-ID-QSG-MAKXD-x

Syntax Conventions

The following syntax conventions are used in this guide:

Convention	Description
`Monospaced font`	Indicates command names and options, filenames and code samples.
italic font	Indicates variables or placeholders that you replace with a user-defined value or name.
< >	Same as italics. Variables are enclosed in angle brackets in contexts that do not allow italics.
[ ]	Square brackets indicate optional items or parameters.
x \| y	A vertical bar separates items in a list of options from which you must select one. If options are not separated by \|, you may use combinations.
{ x \| y \| z }	Items separated by vertical bars and enclosed in braces indicate a choice of required elements.
[ x { y \| z } ]	Vertical bars and braces within square brackets indicate a required choice within an optional element.

Tip

Parameter names and enumerated values are case-insensitive and can be abbreviated.