Issue 3, March 2021
Model 207 User Guide
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MODEL 207
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sometimes referred to as auto-IP (PIPPA).
Link-local will randomly assign a unique IP
address in the IPv4 range of 169.254.0.1 to
169.254.255.254. In this way multiple Dante-
enabled devices can be connected together
and automatically function, whether or not a
DHCP server is active on the LAN. Even two
Dante-enabled devices that are directly inter-
connected using an RJ45 patch cord will, in
many cases, correctly acquire IP addresses
and be able to communicate with each other.
An exception does arise when trying to
directly interconnect two devices that use
Ultimo integrated circuits to implement Dante.
The Model 207 uses Ultimo and, as such, a
direct one-to-one interconnection to another
Ultimo-based product is not supported. An
Ethernet switch that links the two Ultimo-
based Dante units is required for successful
interconnection. The technical reason that a
switch is required relates to Ultimo’s need for
a slight latency (delay) in the data flow; an
Ethernet switch will provide this.
The Model 207’s IP address and related
network parameters can be set for a fixed
(static) configuration using the Dante Control-
ler software application. While this is a more
involved process than simply letting DHCP or
link-local “do their thing,” if fixed addressing
is necessary then this capability is available.
But in this case it’s highly recommended that
every unit be physically marked, e.g., directly
using a permanent marker or “console tape,”
with its specific static IP address. If knowl-
edge of a Model 207’s IP address has been
misplaced there is no reset button or other
method to easily restore the unit to a default
IP setting.
In the unfortunate event that a specific Model
207’s IP address is “lost,” the Address Reso-
lution Protocol (ARP) networking command
can be used to “probe” devices on a network
for this information. For example, in Windows
OS the
arp –a
command can be used to dis-
play a list of LAN information that includes
MAC addresses and corresponding IP ad-
dresses. The simplest means of identifying
an unknown IP address is to create a “mini”
LAN with a small PoE-enabled Ethernet
switch connecting a personal computer to
the Model 207. Then by using the appropri-
ate ARP command the required “clues” can
be obtained.
Optimizing Network
Performance
For best Dante audio-over-Ethernet per-
formance a network that supports VoIP
QoS (voice-over-internet-protocol quality of
service) capability is recommended. This
can typically be implemented on virtually all
contemporary managed Ethernet switches.
There are even specialized switches that
are optimized for entertainment-associated
applications. Refer to the Audinate website
(audinate.com) for details on how to optimize
a network for Dante applications.
Application Firmware Version
Display
There are two ways in which the version
number of the Model 207’s application firm-
ware (embedded software) can be identified.
One requires only the Model 207 unit and
involves a button-press sequence performed
upon power up. The other method utilizes
the Model 207 and the STcontroller software
application. Either method may prove to be
useful when working with factory personnel
on application support and troubleshooting.
As part of the Model 207’s power-up se-
quence the unit’s application firmware can
be directly displayed. Before connecting the
PoE-enabled Ethernet cable, press and hold
the talkback button. Then connect the Eth-
ernet cable. Upon application of PoE power
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