Instruction manual Digital 9000 System

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Digital 9000 | 37
Preparing the Digital 9000 system for use
You use both network sockets (LAN UP and LAN DOWN) of the
receivers. This causes the receivers to act as a switch. You do not
require an external switch.
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and/or the Rapid Spanning Tree
Protocol, (RSTP) are used to detect and deactivate redundant paths
in the local network. Redundant paths are caused by faulty cabling
(unintentional cabling loops).
STP and RSTP exchange configuration packets and, as a result, induce
a higher network load. Individual switches in your local network can
be set to a standby mode so that a loop-free network topology
results. This makes your network faster and more efficient.
If a connection fails, STP and RSTP automatically attempt to reestablish
the failed connection (e.g. by reactivating switches). This can cause net-
work outages of up to 50 seconds.
Connect the first EM 9046 to a switch, PC or laptop. We recommend
using a CAT5 Ethernet cable with crush-resistant Neutrik EtherCon con-
nectors.
Connect the receivers to one another using the CAT5 Ethernet cables
from the EM 9046 CAB cable set. Always connect the network sockets
from LAN DOWN to LAN UP.
If you have daisy chained your receivers (see page 35):
Connect the network sockets of the receivers in the order shown on
page 35.
2. Connecting the receivers in a star topology (recommended):
You only use the LAN UP network socket of the receivers. This deac-
tivates STP and RSTP.
You require an external switch.
Your network uses a star topology
Connect all EM 9046 to a switch using the CAT5 Ethernet cables from the
EM 9046 CAB cable set
Connect the switch to a computer or laptop.
We recommend using a
CA
T5 Ethernet cable with
crush-resistant Neutrik EtherCon connectors.
LAN UP
LAN DOWN
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LAN UP
LAN DOWN
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