Get Matrox Maevex 5100 Series - How To Configure Wowza Streaming Engine

This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for configuring the Wowza Streaming Engine with the Matrox Maevex 5100 Series encoder. It is designed for users looking to set up their streaming system effectively.

Follow the steps to configure Wowza Streaming Engine using Matrox Maevex 5100 Series.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the appropriate editor.
2. Log in to the Wowza Streaming Engine application. Click on ‘Server’ and then select ‘Stream Files’ to configure the Maevex host stream file.
3. In the Stream Files section, click on ‘Add Stream File’. A new window will appear for you to enter the stream file details.
4. Enter a name for the new stream file in the ‘Enter a name for the new Stream File’ field. Next, input the streaming address into the ‘Stream URI’ field, which can be found using the Maevex PowerStream software.
5. Click on the ‘+Add’ button to finish adding the stream file.
6. Activate the stream by clicking the designated arrow in the interface. In the new window, select ‘live’ for the Application Name and leave other options at their default settings, then click ‘OK’.
7. Check the stream status in the Wowza Streaming Engine UI by clicking on ‘Application’ and then ‘Live’ followed by ‘Incoming Streams’. Ensure that the stream status shows as ‘Active’.
8. To verify the stream, click on ‘maevex.stream’ and then select ‘Test Players’. Start the test player to see the video from the Maevex encoder.
9. For viewing the stream on Maevex decoders, click on the ‘Mobile’ option, copy the URL from the ‘Android/Other’ section, and paste it into the Maevex decoder settings page. Click ‘apply’ to complete the setup.
10. Once all steps are completed, you can save your changes, download, print, or share the configuration details as needed.

Encourage users to complete the setup process online for optimal streaming performance.