Unit scan and broadcast communications domains, P.8-5 – Toa N-8000 Series Ver.1.41 User Manual

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Chapter 8: APPENDIX

In the above figure, NET 1 represents a network, while NET 2 is the valid broadcasting range. In this example,
if the PC performs equipment detection, it will not be able to detect Equipment C despite its location within the
same local area network.

Consult your network administrator regarding the valid broadcast range.

1.6. Sampling Frequency Correction (N-8000EX/8010EX/8000MI only)

This function is used to correct and synchronize the operating clocks for all exchanges and multi interface
units on the system to the same value. Failure to synchronize operating clocks in this way may result in word
dropout during broadcasts over two minutes.
By default, automatic correction is enabled for equipment within the above broadcast domain. To correct
sampling frequencies between equipment connected to different networks divided by a router or other
equipment (for example "Network A" and "Network B"), first correct the sampling frequency setting for one of
the exchanges or multi interface units connected to Network A, and designate the IP address of one of the
exchanges or multi interface units connected to Network B as a corrected data transmission destination, then
perform the correction data receiving setting for that Network B exchange. When Router B is using NAT,
designate the global IP address of Router B as a corrected data transmission destination.
The number of destinations to which correction data can be transferred to is limited to 16 total for unicast and
multicast combined.

1.5. Unit Scan and Broadcast Communications Domains

The broadcast communications method is utilized to detect equipment (exchange, multi interface unit, or IP
station) connected to a network. Therefore, only equipment within the network's multicasting range will be
detected. This range is called the "broadcast domain." The broadcast address used for detection is
255.255.255.255. Normally, a broadcast packet does not reach beyond a router, even within a local area
network.

Network A

Network B

Router B

Router A

"Transmission to the N-8000EX (F)" setting

(Automatic correction within the network)

(Automatic correction within the network)

"Reception from the N-8000EX (C)" setting

N-8000EX (A)

N-8000MI (B)

N-8000EX (C)

N-8000EX (D)

N-8000MI (E)

N-8000EX (F)

Router

Router

PC

NET1

NET2

N-8000MI (B)

N-8000EX (A)

N-8000EX (C)

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