Distribution server URLs

If you are using a distribution server to stream content from an origin server, you can use the following URL formats to connect to the origin server from the distribution server:

• If the origin server is inside a firewall, use rtsp://server_name/publishing_point_name.
• If the origin server is separated from the distribution server by a firewall and an RTSP port cannot be opened by the firewall administrator, use http://server_name/publishing_point_name.

Related topics

• About publishing point types
• Announcing content
• Client URL reference
• Understanding protocols
• Working with the announcement wizards