Specifications

Article CTSG-027; Version 1; Last Revised 6/1/2012
Information Needed (CTSG-028)
A. Please see Crestron Worksheet for information needed to add Crestron equipment on the TU Network:
Crestron Worksheet
B. Once a port is configured the red Crestron network cable must remain plugged into the same port and
port must be labeled with a “C”.
Article CTSG-028; Version 1; Last Revised 10/4/2012
Routers/Switches (CTSG-029)
A. Any switches being used in the podium must first be approved by Towson University’s network group.
B. Items such as computers and Crestron equipment cannot be plugged into the same switch since they
use different VLANs. Only one VLAN can be assigned to a switch/router so all devices must match this
VLAN.
C. Red network cables must be used to connect the router/switch to the wall port if a Crestron device is
connected to the router/switch.
D. Routers/Switches must not be plugged into any other port besides the one that was specifically
configured for it or it could pose a security threat to the TU network.
Article CTSG-029; Version 1; Last Revised 10/4/2012
VLAN (CTSG-030)
A. All Crestron processors must be on VLAN 541
B. All video conference equipment (i.e. Cisco C40) must be on VLAN 540
Article CTSG-031; Version 1; Last Revised 10/4/2012
Wall Ports (CTSG-031)
A. All Network ports must be installed with non-user accessible wall plates so that cables cannot be
unplugged
B. All DM cables that have RJ-45 style connectors must also have non-user accessible wall plates so that
cables cannot be unplugged
Article CTSG-031; Version 1; Last Revised 4/22/2013