zebrix player: network pre-requisites

zebrix is a digital signage technology allowing controlling remote screens and their contents through a centralized CMS.

Two types of devices can be managed by zebrix:

  • Professional SAMSUNG displays (SSSP: Smart Signage Platform) are equipped with a SOC (System On Chip) which acts as a compact computer and which is able to connect to zebrix without any additional external (media)player. These screens have wired ethernet interface and wireless.
  • zebrix player (which is an Intel NUC)

This document actually describes network prerequisites/flows for zebrix player

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Network prerequisites

Physical connectivity

If you use a wired connection you'll need one available port on your switch per screen. If you want to use a wireless network, please ensure that the signal strength is good enough. Using a wired connection is always a better practice.

DHCP vs Static IP

The zebrix player can be configured, according to your preference, in static IP addressing or DHCP. This setting can be defined via the configuration menu of the player (open it by pressing F1) and using the “network configuration” section.

By default, zebrix player uses DHCP

Destination IP and port to allow on your firewall

The most common way a zebrix player will use to connect to the zebrix server is through http (TCP 80 port). You can also use https (443) if you want an encrypted connection. This channel is used for media downloads and receiving instructions from the web platform. Please note that zebrix connectivity is not compatible with proxy server. If you have to use a proxy on http and https that couldn't be bypassed, you will have to connect your player to zebrix via TCP 6001 (http) or TCP 6002 (https). Please allow the port that fits the best with your situation.

In addition, we highly recommend that you also allow the player to connect to UDP 1194 port on the zebrix management server that can allow our technical/support team to connect remotely for troubleshooting/diagnostic purpose. This channel is encrypted by default.

If you are in Europe:

Source IPSource Port Destination IP Destination Port
any any 46.105.174.70 (screen.zebrix.net)TCP 80 or 443 or 6001 or 6002
any any 46.105.174.69 UDP 1194 Highly recommended

If your are in South or North America:

Source IPSource Port Destination IP Destination Port
any any 162.254.24.154 (screen.zebrix.us)TCP 80 or 443 or 6001 or 6002
any any 46.105.174.69 UDP 1194 Highly recommended

Please note that all links are outbound connections. No inbound connection to your network are required.

If you meet any problem, please contact our support