MACKIE HDR24/96 - Manual (Page 184)

HDR 24/96
was designed to transfer files over a network. Some of the unique capabilities of FTP are the
recognition of transmission loss and file integrity checking. If a file transfer is interrupted during
an FTP session, the FTP “client” will perform an integrity check and attempt to re-establish
connection and transfer. Most FTP servers and clients employ a user name and password scheme
for authorization purposes. The HDR 24/96 FTP implementation when networked sets the client
account to anonymous status, thereby allowing any fully functional FTP client to connect to the
internal file system of the recorder. Because it’s possible that an unknown computer may connect
to the recorder and/or add and delete files, care should be taken when connecting the mixer to a
publicly available network (WAN).
IP Address
Without detailing the intricacies of network security and firewalls, you should be aware that
configuring the HDR 24/96 with a publicly available IP address on a publicly available network
may make the recorder’s hard drive and functions visible to network traffic, i.e., the Internet.
When connecting two Ethernet devices directly, without including an outside network, this is a
non-issue. Certain IP address ranges have been set aside by key Internet standards bodies for use
in private networking applications. Those ranges are as follows:
Class A 10.0.0.0—10.255.255.255
Class B 172.16.0.0—172.31.255.255
Class C 192.168.0.0—192.168.255.255
If your HDR 24/96 is connected to a network that never “touches” another network, i.e., not
publicly available outside of your network, you may use any IP address range you choose.
However, research and consideration in this matter should be conducted to prevent any unwanted
breaches of security and IP address conflicts. For further details, you are encouraged to seek
additional information from the following organization. Internet Assigned Numbers Authority:
http://www.iana.org
Hub
A Hub is an active device that is designed to connect several Ethernet devices in a “star” network.
Each device connects to the hub, and the hub routes communication among the devices by sorting
out destination IP addresses. If you already have a network, you probably have a hub. If you
wish to connect the HDR24/96 to a computer, which is already connected to a network, or which
you regularly use to connect to the Internet, a hub would be a worthwhile addition to your system,
allowing you to have all the cables connected all the time.
Important: When connecting through a hub, do not use a Crossover cable. Hubs are designed to
use standard cables.
10BaseT vs. 100BaseT
These numbers represent the speed of the data transfer. The recorder’s Ethernet card is hardware
configured to operate at 100 Mbps. If you wish to connect an HDR 24/96 to an existing Ethernet
network that is configured for 10 Mbps transmission rates, it is necessary to use a 10/100 auto-
sensing hub and/or a rate converter. Most hubs today are auto-sensing and will allow you to
connect your recorder to a computer with a 10BaseT network interface. Be prepared to take the
dog for a very long walk.
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