• Q: Does Ezserver contain middleware for EZTBox?
• A: Yes. You can use web interface to control EZTBox via Ezserver.

• Q: Can Ezserver stream videos into EZTBox in the internet? What is the best video format and bitrate for it?
• A: Yes. EZTBox can play videos from Ezserver by the internet. And the best video format is H264/MPEG4-AVC and the bitrate is 1Mbps. 

• Q: Can I update EZTBox firmware from Ezserver in the internet?
• A: Yes.

• Q: What linux distribution will be better for reliability of Ezserver?
• A: CentOS will be better for Ezserver.

• Q: Can I download media content to EZTBox from Ezserver in the internet?
• A: Yes.

• Q: If Ezserver shutdowns, what happened in EZTBox?
• A: Ezserver will inform EZTBox to reboot and re-connect Ezserver again.

• Q: Can I install one copy of Ezserver on PC "A" for video streaming and one copy of Ezserver on PC "B" for player management?
• A: Yes. You just modify the setting of EZTBox for the different IP for Video server and Management server.

• Q: For the performance and initial investment issue, can I build one copy of Ezserver on a hardware server in the first stage, then add more Ezserver for more users?
• A: Yes. You can use "CLUSTER: concept to build the server services for more users.

• Q: Does Ezserver support NAT?
• A: Yes.

• Q: If I install Ezserver on my PC Windows XP, I can not play videos from Ezserver. What do I have to check first?
• A: Please close Microsoft firewall.

• Q: I found "No Video on Demand Services" on Ezserver, what can I do?
• A: The message means Ezserver uses port 554 that is occupied by other RTSP applications like Apprache or Darwin Server. You can modify the rtspport=554 of MSK_Server.cfg into rtspport=5554, then restart ezserver again.

• Q: Does the server come with Multicast ability?
• A: Yes.

• Q: Is there any limitation on the number of channels?
• A: No for software, but the limitation depends on hardware RAM and CPU speed.

• Q: We are starting with 10 Channels, can you recommend a set up configuration?
• A: .The default is 5 channels. And you can add extra 5 channels into the iptvepg.txt that is in ezserver directory.

• Q: Can I use IE8 to play video from Ezserver?
• A: Yes. You have to install vlc 1.0.3 fist..

• Q: Can I use web interface via Ezserver to control EZTBox?
• A: Yes. 

• Q: Where to download the trial version of Ezserver and its manual?
• A: http://www.ezhometech.com/download.htm. 

• Q: Can I install Ezserver into Fedora?
• A: Yes.

• Q: Can I input satellite video by ethernet to Ezserver?
• A: Yes, by RTP/UPD or IGMP.

• Q: Can I customize the Ezserver code and UI?
• A: Yes, you can purchase Ezserver SDK to make it.

• Q: Can EZTBox play WMV9 Channel from MS server via Ezserver?
• A: Yes by indirect way. Please check the Ezserver Manual page: How to play wmv9 channel by EZTBox.

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