Networking Terminology; Networking Best Practices - Shure MXA910 Manual

Priority Usage
High (4) Time-critical
PTP events
Medium (3) Audio, PTP
Low (2) (reserved)
None (1) Other traffic
Note: Switch management may vary by manufacturer and switch type. Consult the manufacturer's product guide
for specific configuration details.
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Networking Terminology

PTP (Precision Time Protocol): Used to synchronize clocks on the network
DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point): Standardized identification method for data used in layer 3 QoS pri­
oritization
Networking

Networking Best Practices

Use the following best practices when setting up a network to ensure reliable communication:
• Always use a "star" network topology by connecting each component directly to the switch or router.
• Connect all Shure networked devices to the same network and set to the same subnet. It is also required in
order to open the web application for a device.
• Devices on separate networks require an audio processor or conferencing software to carry audio between
them. See the system planning and gear requirements section for network setup information and configuration
examples.
• Use only 1 DHCP server per network. Disable DHCP addressing on additional servers.
• Power on the switch and DHCP server prior to MXA equipment.
• To expand the network, use multiple Ethernet switches in a star topology.
• All devices must be at the same firmware revision level.
Network Audio and Shure Control Data
MicroflexAdvance devices transport two types of data over the network: Shure Control and Network Audio.
Shure Control
The Shure Control carries data for the control software operation, firmware updates and 3rd party control systems
(AMX, Crestron).
Network Audio
DSCP Label Hex
CS7 0x38
EF 0x2E
CS1 0x08
BestEffort 0x00
Decimal Binary
56 111000
46 101110
8 001000
0 000000
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