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2 venues, 2ipods, 2ions and 1network

Folks

Hoping you can help to see if this is possible.

I have got two venues both with Ion desks and sensor dimmers. I am wanting to setup a network between all the dimmers and desks so that I can (1) monitor and control them both from my laptop and (2) access a wireless access point in both venues for the ipod riggers remotes.

I have got any number of Cat6 cables installed to create a closed "ETC" network.

The other quick question is have anybody setup two ethernet connections on one laptop to allow them to keep the etc network and internal intranet system seperare.

Many Thanks, Keith

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  • Keith 

    While this is possible to set up, and yes it would work, are you sure you are willing to take the risk of show critical data over a wireless connection?  What happens if you drop wireless and you were supposed to go on a cue?

    P-

  • in reply to pwiegand

    Sorry I worded that badly.

    Im not planning on running a show over wireless is just to allow me to monitor the desks during shows and techs and take over control if there is something the designer or technicianm dont know how to do.

    The plan is to have the dimmers, desk and laptop on a wired network with the wireless access point kept completely for the ipods. This would mean the access point can be powered down to during the run of the show for safety.

  • in reply to keithginty

    Hi,

     

    What you propose is certainly possible, but it rather depends on how your system is currently set up.

    I assume you have Sensor+ racks rather than Sensor Classic?

    Are you controlling the racks by DMX from the console or via sACN over the network?

    Are the racks in the two spaces already on the same network, or are they separate to each other?

    If they are currently on physically separated networks how are they addressed? Do both spaces start at 1, or are the dimmers uniquely numbered within the building as a whole?

     

    Answers to these questions will help us advise.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Graham

     

     

  • in reply to grahamparker

    Hello

    We do have Sensor + racks 7 in total (4 in the main house and 3 in the stduio) they are currently being installed! The racks are controlled via DMX.

    I dont think the racks are networked at all, this will probable have to be something we do our selves once the builders have left.

    The will be able to be connected to the same network as we have cat6 cable between both dimmer rooms.

    Is there an ethernet in and out on the racks or will I need a hub in both dimmer room to connect them all?

  • in reply to keithginty

    You will need a hub or router to connect all your racks. You may want to use a managed hub or a hub for each space with a router between them so you can isolate the traffic between 2 spaces.


    I have a twist on this configuration in my space and it takes some serious brain sweat to sort out the interactions between all the devices. Your situation may be a little easier to manage than mine since I have 2 rooms and 2 racks, with the second rack split between the 2 spaces.

    You may find something useful in this thread for some more background on my situation.

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  • in reply to keithginty

    You will need a hub or router to connect all your racks. You may want to use a managed hub or a hub for each space with a router between them so you can isolate the traffic between 2 spaces.


    I have a twist on this configuration in my space and it takes some serious brain sweat to sort out the interactions between all the devices. Your situation may be a little easier to manage than mine since I have 2 rooms and 2 racks, with the second rack split between the 2 spaces.

    You may find something useful in this thread for some more background on my situation.

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