AudioTron
Reference Manual
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Installing AudioTron on an Ethernet network
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This section assumes you have an Ethernet 10BaseT (or 10/100BaseT) network running. If you don't have a
network installed, you'll need to install one before installing AudioTron. Please follow the instructions included
with your network installation kit for details.
Because networks can be set up in so many different ways, Turtle Beach technical support cannot provide
assistance on network troubleshooting. Please contact the manufacturer of your network hardware for
assistance on getting the network running per the requirements in this manual.
If you experience any problems setting up AudioTron with your configured network, please see if the issue is
addressed in the “Network Troubleshooting Procedure”, “Troubleshooting Tips” or “Network Basics” sections
in this manual or in the FAQ section of the Turtle Beach web site.
Connecting AudioTron to an Ethernet network with a Hub
When connecting Ethernet devices together, you’ll need an Ethernet “Hub”, which distributes the
Ethernet signal between multiple devices and controls the network “traffic”. There are many types
of hubs available, and some have enhanced features, such as built-in switches that intelligently
route data in the network to optimize transfer speeds.
Ethernet
Network Hub
C
PC with
Ethernet interface
Ethernet Cat 5 Cable
PC with
Ethernet interface
AudioTron
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Cat 5 Cable
Figure 10
Connecting PCs and AudioTrons to an Ethernet network requires an Ethernet Hub.
Connecting AudioTron to a
single PC via Ethernet
If you’re connecting the AudioTron
directly to an Ethernet-equipped PC,
you’ll need either a hub or a special
Ethernet “cross-over cable” (which is
not the same as the standard Ethernet
cable included with your AudioTron.)
Since a basic hub is not expensive and
the “crossover” cable may be difficult
to find, it is suggested that a hub be
used for making the direct connection
to your PC.
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Do not use the CAT-5 cable included with AudioTron to connect directly to the PC’s Ethernet interface without
a Hub. A connection made without a hub requires a special “Crossover cable”.
Ethernet Hub
Ethernet
Cat-5 cable
PC with
Ethernet interface
C
AudioTron
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet
Cat-5 cable
Figure 11
Connecting a single PC to AudioTron also requires an
Ethernet hub.