E T H E R N E T N E T W O R K S & S W I T C H E S
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WheatNet-IP
/ Apr 2009
Default LAN Parameters
• IP Address Settings - set the IP address of the core switch or WheatNet-IP
VLAN to 192.168.87.1.
• Stacking switches - give each subsequent switch an IP address on the same
subnet.
• VLAN’s - modern managed switches allow the user to segment any number
of ports into a VLAN or Virtual Local Area Network. This collection of ports
is identified by a static base IP address and Subnet mask and, more impor-
tantly, constitutes a discrete Broadcast Domain. Segmenting a network into
discrete Broadcast Domains allows you to control which ports send and
receive the Multicast audio packets. VLAN’s may be segmented across
multiple managed switches connected to the core switch. Most switches that
are capable of VLANs come out of the box with a default VLAN configured.
You must assign an IP address to the default VLAN. For Sample Configura-
tion Refer to the “Configuring a Cisco 2960” section in the Appendix 3.
• IGMP - IGMP will need to be enabled on the switches or VLAN’s designated
for the WheatNet-IP system. Settings may vary among switch manufacturers.
When configuring Standard and Advanced IP services always refer to the
switch documentation for setup specifics. For Sample Configuration Refer to
the “Configuring a Cisco 2960” section in the Appendix 3.
• Spanning -Tree Portfast - It is recommended that Portfast be enabled only on
switch ports connecting to a single BLADE. This allows the BLADE to join
the network immediately on power up, bypassing the listen and learn states.
Note: If you enable Portfast on a port connecting another network device such
as a switch, you can create network loops. Use Caution when enabling Portfast.
BLADE Configuration
The Quick Start Guide provides details on quickly setting up a BLADE. Note
that some of the parameters listed below will automatically be created based on the
BLADE ID number you enter.
Important! Before you plug the BLADE into the Network, set a unique
BLADE ID.
The following parameters must be configured on a BLADE.
• BLADE ID number - this device number must be selected and entered by the
user on each BLADE in order to uniquely identify the BLADE in the system.
• IP addressing - all WheatNet-IP devices use dynamic IP addressing based on
their BLADE ID number. Each device is given an IP address in the
192.168.87.xxx scheme, starting at .101 for the box with BLADE ID 1 and
so on.
• You can override the automatic setup and have full control over IP address-
ing.
• Subnet Mask - the default 255.255.255.0 subnet mask will work in most
systems. This allows for 254 devices on the audio network.
