QSC Audio CM16a manual Introduction- Sample Network Topologies

Section 1: Introduction- Sample Network Topologies

The simplest network configuration is a single system controller computer and a CM16a con- nected by a single Ethernet crossover cable. A standard Ethernet cable would NOT work. The crossover-type cable must be used when con- necting the CM16a directly to the system con- troller computer. This type of cable switches (or crosses over) the transmit and receive sig- nals from one end to the other enabling con- nection without a hub or repeater.

For distances longer than 100 meters (~300 feet) a repeater must be used. An active hub may be used as well. Active hubs “clean up” and retransmit the network traffic, much as a repeater does, only with multiple ports. The active hub would allow for future expansion.

If there are two or more CM16a’s in the network (or other network de- vices present) use a hub to create a star topology.

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