> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://linkpi.gitbook.io/encoder/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://linkpi.gitbook.io/encoder/getting-start.md).

# Getting start

**Turn on the power and connect the network cable**

* Connect the encoder to the switch through a network cable
* Use the included power supply (12V) to connect the encoder
* The IP of the device will be displayed on the OLED screen
* For ENC1Tiny, the default ip is 192.168.1.217

#### Log in to the device

* Access <http://deviceIP> through a browser (a browser with chrome core is recommended)
* Encoder default login Account: **admin** Password: **admin**

**Connect the signal source**

* Before starting to use, connect the video source device you need to encode to the encoder through HDMI and SDI interfaces
* Make sure the video source device is powered on and the output resolution is in the range supported by the encoder model