Connecting to a Network
DANTE ACCELERATOR Operation Manual
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Connecting to a Network
In order to use your Dante Accelerator, you will need to set up
an Ethernet network connecting:
• The computer on which the Dante Accelerator is installed
• The computer running Dante Controller (if it’s not the same
computer), and
• Any other Dante-enabled audio device you may have.
Before You Set Up Your Network -
Important Notes
Gigabit Ethernet Support
Your Dante Accelerator has been designed to perform with
Gigabit Ethernet networks. Connecting your Dante
Accelerator to older 100Mbit/s Ethernet devices is not
supported.
When connecting your Dante Accelerator to a network switch,
make sure it supports Gigabit Ethernet and you are connected
to a Gigabit Ethernet port.
Choosing a Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
You get the best performance out of your Dante network even
if you use standard Gigabit Ethernet network switches.
Dante uses standard Ethernet and IP Quality of Service (QoS)
to ensure its high-quality synchronization is not affected, even
on loaded networks. Make sure that you choose network
switches which have the following features.
• DSCP-based QoS with four queues and strict priority
queuing
• ACL filtering
• Fiber-optic cable support including SFP pluggable modules
(if you need to run long cables)
• Managed network switches which allow you to manage the
network switches and monitor your network
If you have chosen a network switch that has been used
before, you may need to check its settings again.
Choosing Ethernet Cabling
Dante uses completely standard Ethernet and IP, so it also
uses standard Ethernet cabling (STP), including Cat5e or
higher and fiber-optic.
Make sure your Ethernet cables and ports are in good
condition.
Remember that Ethernet cables which are Cat5e or higher
have a limit of 100 meters* at speeds of 1Gbps. If you require
longer distances, you can use fiber-optic cables.
* The cable length limits depend on the cable types.
