Setup begins with creating the gateway. This can be done in the MediaConnect console, programmatically using the MediaConnect API, or by using AWS CloudFormation.
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Prerequisites
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Make sure that you’ve reviewed the Supported operating systems and system architectures for using MediaConnect Gateway.
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Before creating a gateway, you will need the name, egress CIDR IP information, and network information of the gateway you want to create.
Procedure
You can create a gateway using the console or the AWS CLI.
To create a gateway using the console
Open the MediaConnect console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/mediaconnect/
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From the navigation pane, select Gateways. In the Gateways section, choose Create gateway.
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On the Create gateway page, enter a Name for your gateway. This name can't be modified later.
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For the Egress CIDR blocks: Enter a CIDR block for the egress of your gateway. These IP addresses should be in the form of a Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) block; for example, 10.0.0.0/16. This CIDR block represents a range of IP addresses that are allowed to contribute content or initiate output requests for flows communicating with this gateway.
Important
Don't use 0.0.0.0/0 for the Egress CIDR blocks. This will open the gateway to the public.
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In the Networks section, enter a name for your first network. A gateway may contain a maximum of two networks. Each network name must be unique for this gateway.
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Enter a CIDR block for this network. To complete the creation of the gateway, choose the Create Gateway button.
Next steps
After a MediaConnect Gateway and its networks are created, you can begin registering instances to that MediaConnect Gateway. For instructions, see Registering a MediaConnect Gateway instance.