Networking Best Practices; Network Topologies; Multiple Ethernet Switch Setup #1 - Shure MXW6W Manual

Networking
Use the following best practices when setting up a network to ensure reliable
communication:
• Always use a "star" network topology
• Use only 1 DHCP enabled server per network. Disable DHCP addressing
on additional servers
• When using an AXT620 Ethernet Switch, turn on the switch first before
turning on additional components connected to the network
• To expand the network, use multiple Ethernet switches in a star topology
• Connect each device directly to the port of an Ethernet switch. Avoid "daisy-
chaining" Ethernet port connections between devices for larger networks.
• Do not loop network connections
• All networked devices must be set to the same subnet mask
• All devices must be at the same firmware revision level, with the exception
of the AXT620 Ethernet Switch
There are several ways to configure a network of devices. In general, you should always use a "star" network topology where each device uses one connection
to an Ethernet switch port. If multiple switches are used, each switch is individually connected to one connection to the next level of Ethernet switch.
Below are three example configurations of large networks of devices.

Multiple Ethernet Switch Setup #1

• Any AXT620 switch (but only one) can be set as the DHCP server
• Each networked device needs an individual connection to the switch
• Connect them via any port
AXT620 with front panel
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Networking Best Practices

Network Topologies

Server
Client
Client
switch set to
DHCP
OFF
AXT620 with front panel
AXT620 with front panel
OFF
AXT610 ShowLink Access Point
switch set to
DHCP ON
switch set to
DHCP