Step 1. Configure your network¶
You can use one single network or two separate networks for streaming and control (for more see Network Setup). In both cases, you need to configure the following in each network.
DNS¶
The system needs a single SRV record of _mcal._tcp per network, which points to the MobileConnect Manager. You need to provide your own DNS server. The following example shows the configuration needed for a DNS server, adapt it to your DNS server in use.
Service Name |
TTL |
Class |
Type |
Priority |
Weight |
Port |
Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
_mcal._tcp.yourdomain.com |
3600 |
IN |
SRV |
0 |
0 |
8000 |
mc-manager.yourdomain.com |
mc-manager.yourdomain.com |
3600 |
IN |
A |
IP address of mc-manager |
Replace “yourdomain.com” with your own domain
Use FQDN and not a direct IP address for the SRV “Target”
The target hostname “mc-manager” can be replaced with any hostname you want to give to the MobileConnect Manager. Above you can see an example of the A record.
DHCP¶
The following DHCP settings are required so that the MobileConnect Apps can discover the MobileConnect Manager:
For Android → configure the “Domain name” option of the DHCP protocol (DHCP Option 15). Android ignores the “Search Domains” option (DHCP Option 119).
For iOS → if you only use one search domain, set the “Domain Name” option of the DHCP protocol. If you use multiple search domains, the domain must be also set in the “Search domains” option.
The MobileConnect Station respects both options “Domain Name” and “Search Domains”.
In case you have a firewall in your network, also see Firewall recommendations.