AES67 Practical Guide
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Conclusion
As we said at the beginning, while the AES67 standard defines the protocols and functions to be
supported, it still leaves various choices open to implementers, which necessitates some background
knowledge on networking in general and on AoIP-related topics in particular in order to get past first
base.
This guide provides tips on configuration and hints to circumvent the most commonly observed
obstacles when setting up an AES67 network. We have seen how to prepare for network setup, with
particular emphasis on IP addressing, network topology and switch configuration, followed by device
configuration to be checked before connecting to the network. Some tools have also been presented
that will help establishing interoperability or even manage devices. More tools and industry standards
are emerging, enabling an easier and faster system design for efficient operation of audio networks.
As a final reminder, always follow these four steps: prepare the network, prepare the devices, check
for PTP synchronization, and then connect audio.