Savant 4K HDR HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Deployment Guide
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Appendix A: Network Requirements
Savant requires the use of business class/commercial grade network equipment throughout the network to ensure the reliability of communication between
devices. These higher quality components also allow for more accurate troubleshooting when needed.
Device Network Connections
Connect all Savant devices to the same local area network (LAN) or subnet as the Host. Savant recommends not implementing any type of traffic management,
packet shaping, band steering, QoS or similar features within the network topology for Savant devices, as this may interfere with performance.
Managing IP Addresses
To ensure that the IP address will not change due to a power outage, a static IP address or DHCP reservation should be configured. Savant recommends using
DHCP reservation within the router. By using this method, IP addresses for all devices can be managed from a single UI, eliminating the need to the need to
access devices individually.
Setting a Static IP Address
Setting a Static IP address can be done from the Network tab of the Web UI.
Setting DHCP Reservation
Setting DHCP reservation varies from router to router. Refer to the documentation for the router to configure DHCP reservation.
Network Changes
Savant recommends performing one of the following steps to refresh the IP connection after connecting to a new network, changing routers, or if the IP address
range is changed in the current router. This will reset any IP connection and ensure that the Host is communicating with the network correctly.
Cycle Power
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Disconnect the device from the power source.
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Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
Hot Plug the Ethernet (LAN) Connection
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Disconnect the Ethernet (LAN) connection from the device.
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Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
