Changing Port Settings

Beyond TV uses specific and separate default ports for certain functions. These port assignments are not fixed. You can specify other ports for each of the functions noted in the table below.

Note: If you are using a firewall, you will also need to open access on the new ports you specify for any of the functions noted below for Beyond TV to work correctly. Please see your firewall manufacturer documentation for instructions on opening specific ports.

Port Function 8129 Beyond TV uses this port for access to the Web Admin interface. 1755 Beyond TV uses this port to stream recorded content. 8080 Beyond TV uses this port to stream live TV.

To change the default port for accessing the Web Admin interface, do the following:

1. Launch the Web Admin interface.

2. Select the "Configure" link and then open the "Advanced Settings" section.

3. Open the "Web Server Settings" section and change the default value for the "HTTP Administration Port" to the new port you will use to access the Web Admin interface.

4. Click the "Save Your Changes" button.

To change the default ports for streaming, do the following:

1. Launch the Web Admin interface.

2. Select the "Configure" link and then open the "Advanced Settings" section.

3. Open the "Streaming Server Settings" section. If you want to change the port for streaming recordings, change the default value for "Prerecorded Shows Streaming Server Port" to the new port you would like to use for this function. If you want to change the port for streaming live TV, change the default value for "Live TV Streaming Server Port" to the new port you would like to use for this function.

4. Click the "Save Your Changes" button.