Lectrosonics DNTBOB 88 - Manual (Page 10)

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Network Connections
A Dante network can share bandwidth with an existing
data network. Consult with the network manager be-
fore connecting into an existing network to verify there
is adequate bandwidth and for permission to make
these connections.
The setup instructions for various network connections
are provided in the documentation included with Dante
Controller software.
When the BOB 88 units are set to the
Switched mode,
they can also be interconnected directly to one another
and via gigabit switches at the same time since each
Dante port includes an Ethernet switch.
Primary
Network
Analog Audio Source Analog Audio Destination
Analog Audio Source Analog Audio Destination
Secondary
Network
Gigabit switch Gigabit switch
Connect PC
for Setup
Connect PC
for Setup
A redundant network requires separate cabling for the
second network. Each BOB 88 unit must be connected
to the switches in a consistent manner. All Primary
ports must be connected to one network and all Sec-
ondary ports must be connected to the other network.
NOTE: It is best practice to set up all the units in
the Switched mode with one network connected,
and then change them to the Redundant mode
and connect the second network.
Enabling the Redundant and Switched Modes
When the units are changed from the Switched mode
to the Redundant mode (and vice versa), they must be
rebooted to enable and store the setting. It is generally
best to make this change when connected individually
to each unit. After the setting is changed, disconnect
the power and then reconnect it to reboot the unit.