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Savant IP Audio Deployment Guide
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Appendix A: Network Requirements
Savant requires the use of business class/commercial grade network equipment throughout the deployment, to ensure the reliability of communication
between devices. These higher quality components also allow for more effective troubleshooting when required.
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 or
packet shaping in your network topology for the Savant devices as this may interfere with performance.
AVB Requirements
Savant requires a AVB/TSN Compliant Switch.
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, static IP Addresses for all devices can be managed from a single UI avoiding the need to
access devices individually.
Setting a Static IP Address
Refer to
Appendix B
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Setting DHCP Reservation
Setting DHCP reservation varies from router to router. Refer to the documentation for the router in use 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
• Disconnect the device from the power source.
• Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
Hot-Plug the Ethernet (LAN) Connection
• Disconnect the Ethernet (LAN) connection from the device.
• Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
