Content engine for video on the LAN

Hi
I have a video server on the LAN. I want to position the content engine on the LAN to use it for stream splitting to avoid loading the video server. Can i do this i.e. placing the Content engine on the same network as the source? Or could I use the Content engine module on the router. If so then how do I connect it?
Thank you
Sanj

I suggest that you use the content engine module on the router.

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