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4.11
ETHERNET PORTS
The
RJ-45-type ETHERNET connectors
on the rear panel, named NET1 and NET2, allows
the equipment to be connected to an Ethernet network, or directly to a computer or other
device with an Ethernet interface, point-to-point.
This connection enables, within a local network, the following:
•
Global programming and management
of the VIDA unit using the VIDA embedded
web application and a standard web browser running on a computer, tablet, etc.
•
Connection of client devices for end-user management
of areas of the installation
through the VIDA application, compatible with Android and iOS, or through standard
web browsers running on computers, tablets, etc.
•
Connection to Internet for clock synchronization
(calendar events), automatic,
firmware updates and other tools.
•
Reception of 4 channels of digital audio Dante
™
and sending of 4 channels of
digital audio Dante
™
•
Connection of third-party devices for integration in control systems
(Crestron®,
Extron®, AMX®, Vity®, Medialon®, etc., registered trademarks by their
manufacturers), using the NET protocol embedded in VIDA devices. Refer to the NET
protocol manual for more information.
Dante
™
digital audio license is included.
VIDA features two ports with RJ-45 interface in its rear panel that can work in
4 possible
modes
:
1.
Net1 Control, Net2 Dante
™
Primary:
web GUI, control panels, third party control
and other control packages are sent/received overNet1. Dante
™
Audio without
redundancy operates over Net2. Recommended when control and audio over IP
cannot share the same network, due to bandwidth limit or security, for example.
2.
Net1 C Dante
™
Primary, Net2 Unused:
control and Dante
™
Audio perform
over the same network. Recommended when using a single LAN.