User guide

Dante Controller User Guide
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n The Primary Address of all devices should follow the same IP address scheme (e.g. 169.254.*.* or
10.12.0.*). Same for secondary addresses…
n Note that some older Dante devices or devices running older firmware may not show this
information.
Troubleshooting Switch Configuration and Cabling
Cables are the most vulnerable part of a network system. If you suspect cabling issues, check for:
n Faulty or manually terminated cables
n Unplugged /badly connected Ethernet cables
n Incorrectly configured switches
n Dante devices removed or turned off
Symptoms of switch or cabling issues
n You cannot see (some) devices in the Dante Controller network view
n Dante Controller shows orange “unsuccessful subscription” icons, which usually means a device
that was present earlier is now missing
n Faulty cables can lead to intermittent faults, which may be heard as dropped samples or “cracks” in
the audio
n Dante devices may appear and disappear in Dante Controller
Switch and Cabling Checklist
n Are all the connected link/status lights on the switch lit, or flashing as expected?
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Is the switch powered on?
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Is the cable correctly plugged in at the switch and the PC or equipment?
n Is the switch correctly configured?
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Perhaps QoS or VLANs have been incorrectly set up
n Are you using a switch from another application with an unchecked or tested configuration?
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Consult the switch manual and check the switch configuration