Simplify Your Livestreaming Video Production Network

I see a lot of video production companies making a common mistake with their Ethernet networking. Here's a description of the problem and a little router that I've been using which solves it perfectly.

00:00 Intro
00:55 Introducing the Router
02:18 Making Connections
03:07 Simpify Configuration
04:13 GL.iNet Advantages
04:37 Multiple Connections
06:43 Cellular Tethering
09:01 GL-iNet Models
11:33 Performance
11:50 Wrap-Up

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[RealRickCox]

I built datacenters for a living early in my career. Having a MANAGED switch is always the way to go when you need to prioritize traffic and segment traffic for video from the traffic to the internet. Great job explaining the importance of this.

[deaddrums]

Dude, I've been struggling so much with setting up and controlling my network for my audio/video productions. One things works, ten things drop out. I found out that the DHCP was reaalllyyyy messing up all IP addresses, but because of it, I could not find said IP addresses.
After wachting this vid, I got the GL-A1300 plus, and literally within seconds everything worked.
Even the struggles of connecting PZM cams to my video mixer just vanished, all effin' worked!

Big big big thank you!!!

[tonyrushing]

I purchased this based on your recommendation and used it for the first time! Production ran smoothly. Thanks again!

[CNC-Time-Lapse]

I'm late to the party on this video, that GL.iNet GL-MT1300 is really slick. Thanks for sharing this. I ran into an issue shooting a wedding where internet was so sketchy providing zoom for those tuning in and I ended up using a cell phone. Having support for multiple networks all at once is great. Thanks for sharing this, Doug.

[FilmmakersAtLarge]

I had one of these routers and NEVER thought to use it in my situation. Will sure explore this

[grevestudiotv]

Dear Doug, thanks for your videos. You are creating great content. My team learned already a lot by watching them and following your advice. I am working in the field of audio and video since 20 years now but still find usefull advice by listening to other pros. All the best for 2023!

[andyman]

Been doing this for years now, won't do it any other way! Always great to run your own Lan

[bobwhite]

Thanks Doug. GL iNet has been my travel routers of choice for years. I just bought the AXT1800 Slate and was getting ready to use it for a portable video network setup so your video saved me a lot of research time. Great explanation of the various configurations available with one of these great little portable routers.

[crooker]

It's nice to catch a video that confirms what I've been doing, has been the smart thing. I set my mobile setup this way from the beginning.

Of course, I'm using a consumer network router... Which I should change to something a bit more robust.

Thanks for the confirmation.

[CaptZenPetabyte]

Im in the process of creating a 'Portable HomeLab' and have been looking into the Slate AX as the solution, and after your review I think I am sold. Thanks for taking the time.

[ScottParrWeddings]

I picked up the Slate Plus a month ago after seeing a Drew Brashler video that included it. I’ve been wanting this for a long time. I need a network for audio or video but always had to take my laptop off it to use internet. Now all my connected devices have internet through my phone (which is charging all the while). I get my connection and internet. I love it!
Thank you for showing features I was unaware of with the update. I’ll look for if/when it’s available on my model too. Thanks!

[TomQsTechTips]

I really appreciate this video Doug! This exact situation bit me last year the at a conference I stream annually. The organizer had chosen a new location and the venue had some kind of weird security settings on their WiFi that prevented my iPad from connecting to and controlling my iPhone's exposure, focus and zoom remotely (FiLMiC or Movie Pro). There was some other cool stuff I was going to roll out for panning and tilting the iPhone that I had to abandon for the same reason. Fortunately the ATEM and computer still worked via ethernet! - - - I just ordered one of these and I'm going to get it all set up before the next conference. I also like the size of this guy since I have to fly with as little equipment as possible. The failover is something that I've never had the finances to consider, so that's something I'm looking forward to implementing.

[RedClayProductions_NewOrleans]

Thanks for the tip! Works great! One less thing to worry about on the job!

[JoshC.]

I have been a fan of the GL.iNET mini routers as they are happy to pair to and iphone over USB for internet if the local internet fails and they support wireguard VPN tunnels as well.

[Juergen_Miessmer]

All my ATEM racks have a router since the first i set up many years ago. All devices are set to fixed IP adresses. No mess with DHCP adresses.
Just plug in an start streaming. No matter if it is a local Network, a cellular bonding, a satellite modem, or a wifi client connected to the WAN Port.

[danielsorger]

Thank you, sir. This is great! We stream Foosball tournaments, so we are at different venues all the time. Greetings from Germany, love your videos :)

[doogyob]

Thanks, Doug. Great advice, as usual.

[cleantones]

Is anyone aware of any deep dives into network configuration of a video live streaming set up? I still have a lot to learn about networking. I am working on a new rig and I had happened to buy on of these routers. So was pleased to see this video pop up. One thing I need to know more about is how to help a venue ensure they can supply me an uplink that will work for me. Site visit testing is not always possible.

[everc]

Love the videos and learn a lot while watching!

[krazyred]

Hey Doug, Another great video!! I own the Slate AX, and bought it for the exact same reasons that you mentioned here in your video... now, I'm not a 'network guy' and the extend of my knowledge somewhat stops at having a private LAN (10.0.x.x) and setting static IP addresses on any "cased hardware" that I have (also a Blackmagic user) ... for those two aspects, I understand the "why" and their importance (spelled out in your video), but what I don't know is the reasoning for having separate VLANs ... I've noticed in your other videos that you configure your switch(es) with different VLANs and all my Googling online comes back with more use cases within say an office or corporate environment... nothing really around "mobile broadcasting and audio equipment" ... maybe a plug or request for an upcoming video ;) Thanks!