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PWVIA RM P12 Models
Running firmware 6.1 or later
User Guide
July 2021
Rack-mount
Ethernet Switches
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Pathway Connectivity | #103 - 1439 17th Ave SE Calgary, AB Canada T2G 1J9
© 2021 Acuity Brands, Inc. • One Lithonia Way, Conyers GA 30012
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  • Page 1 Running firmware 6.1 or later User Guide July 2021 © 2021 Acuity Brands, Inc. • One Lithonia Way, Conyers GA 30012 Pathway Connectivity | #103 - 1439 17th Ave SE Calgary, AB Canada T2G 1J9 Phone: + 1 866 617 3074...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Pathway Connectivity A Division of Acuity Brands Lighting Canada (“Pathway”) and its licensors. All rights reserved. This software and, as applicable, associated media, printed materials and “on-line” or electronic documentation (the “Software Application”) constitutes an unpublished work and contains valuable trade secrets and proprietary information belonging to Pathway and its licensors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S ABOUT VIA RACK-MOUNT ETHERNET SWITCHES - PWVIA RM .1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............2 OPTIONAL MOUNTING ACCESSORIES ..........2 PANEL LAYOUTS ................4 FRONT PANEL ..................4 MODELS PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/ POE] ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE ������������������������������������������4 REAR PANEL ..................4 MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE �������4 MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE ���������������5...
  • Page 4 .......................24 DISABLING SECURITY ................25 PATHWAY ssACN (Secure sACN) ............26 DOMAIN AUTO ssACN PASSWORD ������������������������������������������������������������������26 CUSTOM ssACN PASSWORD ���������������������������������������������������������������������������26 USING PATHWAY ssACN WITH VIA ............27 NOTES ABOUT PATHWAY ssACN ���������������������������������������������������������������������28 SOFTWARE (PATHSCAPE) CONFIGURATION ........29 NETWORK SETUP ................29 DEVICE PROPERTIES ................30 PATHWAY SECURITY DOMAIN ��������������������������������������������������������������������������30 BASIC PROPERTIES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������31...
  • Page 5 RING PROTECT PROPERTIES (EAPS) ��������������������������������������������������������������35 PoE PROPERTIES (POE Models) �����������������������������������������������������������������������37 ADVANCED PROPERTIES ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������37 VLAN CONFIG ..................38 VLAN GLOBAL PROPERTIES ����������������������������������������������������������������������������39 WARNING �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������40 VLAN PROPERTIES/SERVICES �������������������������������������������������������������������������41 RESOLVING VLAN CONFLICTS ............44 PORT PROPERTIES AND CONFIGURATION ........46 BASIC PROPERTIES ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47 LINK DETAILS �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������47 NETWORK PARTNER (LLDP) �����������������������������������������������������������������������������48 VLAN PROPERTIES ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������49 Art-Net TRAP AND CONVERT ����������������������������������������������������������������������������49...
  • Page 6 APPENDIX 2: VIRTUAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK (VLAN) .....84 DEFINITIONS ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������84 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF VLANs ��������������������������������������������������������84 VLAN GUIDELINES ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������84 APPENDIX 3: PLANNING CHARTS ..........85 VLAN PLANNING CHART �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������85 SWITCH PLANNING CHARTS ����������������������������������������������������������������������������87 APPENDIX 4: EAPS & RSTP - “RING PROTECTION” ....89 Requirements and Limitations ���������������������������������������������������������������������������89 Definitions for EAPS �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������89 Software Configuration of Ring ��������������������������������������������������������������������������90...

  • Page 8: About Via Rack-Mount Ethernet Switches - Pwvia Rm

    ABOUT VIA RACK-MOUNT ETHERNET SWITCHES - PWVIA RM VIA™ Gigabit Ethernet Switches are designed for live entertainment Ethernet systems, including audio, video and DMX-over- Ethernet networks. This manual covers models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE], and PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE VIA Ethernet Switches are intended specifically for signal routing between Pathport DMX-over-Ethernet gateways, or similar equipment, and Ethernet-aware lighting and audio control products, such as consoles and controllers and end equipment.

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PWVIA RM P12 switches are intended for desktop use, or to be mounted in a standard 19” equipment rack, using the integral rack ears (models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE) or the included rack ear accessories (models PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC[SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE]).
  • Page 10 All PWVIA RM P12 Switches are intended for installation in a dry, indoor location. Ambient operating conditions are 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C); 5-95% relative humidity, non-condensing. Warning: The AC socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

  • Page 11: Panel Layouts

    PANEL LAYOUTS FRONT PANEL MODELS PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] [NONPOE/POE] Rotary Encoder Female RJ45 etherCON Connector Turn to Highlight Push tab to release cable Push to Select Green LED (PoE Active) Amber LED (Link Active) (POE models) Backlit LCD LINK/ACT PORT 1 PORT 2...

  • Page 12: Model Pwvia Rm P12 Rj45Ec [Sfpslot/1Gsfp/10Gsfpp] Poe

    MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE Female RJ45 etherCON Connector Link/Status LEDs IEC Power Connector Push tab to release cable for SFP+ ports for 100 - 240 VAC Input ATTENTION Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power before opening. Risque de decharge electrique.

  • Page 13: Sfp+ Ports

    CONFIGURATION PWVIA RM models may be configured from the front panel interface using the LCD and rotary pushbutton encoder. However, we recommend using our free software tool, Pathscape, if possible. To download Pathscape, visit the Pathway website at https://www.pathwayconnect.com and click the download link for the appropriate operating system.

  • Page 14: Security

    1. When using products shipped after January 1, 2020, Pathscape will require a single password to allow configuration of all the devices on your network. Since the release of Pathscape V4, all Pathway Connectivity products can be upgraded to firmware version 6.x. It is suggested you upgrade your devices to take advantage of the most recent security improvements.

  • Page 15: Security Domains

    10. Pathway does not store personal information such as names or email addresses on our devices. 11. On products with a front panel display and encoder using firmware release 6.1, it is possible to opt out of the prescribed security features. See Disabling Security below.

  • Page 16: Green Padlock - "My Domain" Shows Devices In The Current Domain

    To gain read/write privileges with Pathscape, you must Reset Security settings from the front panel and then add it to the Security Domain using Pathscape. GREEN PADLOCK - “My Domain” shows devices in the current domain Once you have logged into a Security Domain with a password, any device in your domain will appear with a green padlock and all their properties will be Read/Writable.

  • Page 17: Creating A Security Domain

    CREATING A SECURITY DOMAIN • After starting Pathscape, the online devices will populate the Device View. • Choose the Security Domain view from the Select View dropdown • Each device running V5 or later firmware will have a Red “Ready to Secure” value in the Security Domain column. •...
  • Page 18 • Enter the new Domain Name and Administrator and User passwords, then click Next. • The Administrator can change passwords, change the Security Domain’s name, factory default devices, manage Device Restore Points and add or remove devices from the domain. •...
  • Page 19 • The next window will show the Recovery Key. This key will allow you to recover Security Domain access should the passwords be lost or forgotten. It is extremely important to keep a record of this Recovery Key, as this is the only time it will be shown to you. Print the Recovery Key.
  • Page 20 • In order to proceed, you must click the checkbox acknowledging you have printed or saved the Recovery Key in some way. Managers of the facility should store this key in a safe place, keeping in mind that anybody with this key can change both the Administrator and User passwords at any time.
  • Page 21 • Enter the User password for the Security Domain that was just created, and click Finish. As security parameters are verified, the amber padlocks will turn green and the properties of those devices will be read/ writable. Log In button will change to the Log Out button, and the name of the domain Once logged into a domain, the currently logged into will appear next to it.

  • Page 22: Administering A Domain

    ADMINISTERING A DOMAIN To administer a domain, click on the Administration button on the Security Toolbar, or click the Security menu and select Administration. Enter the Admin password for the Security Domain, and the Domain Administrator Utilities window will appear. The Domain Admin Utilities window is broken down into to main sections, Manage Security Domain and Manage Devices.
  • Page 23 The number in parentheses after the domain name is the number of devices that are in that domain. In the example above, there are 12 devices in the “pathway” domain. This will help you identify which is the old domain. Log into the old domain using the old password and remove the devices.
  • Page 24 CHANGE DOMAIN NAME Click this button to change the name of the current Security Domain. Enter a new name for the current domain, and click Change Domain Name. The window will close, and you will be logged out of the current domain, and the Domain Name will be changed to the new value.
  • Page 25 all the listed devices, click the top checkbox next to “Ready to Secure” which will auto-check all the devices’ checkboxes. REMOVE Click this button to remove devices from the current Security Domain. Click on the checkboxes next to the devices you want to remove from the Domain, and click the Remove Devices button. To remove all the listed devices, click the top checkbox next to the Domain Name which will auto-check all the devices’...

  • Page 26: Manage Devices

    V4 or below or devices that opted out of security, select the device and choose Factory Default in the Device menu. See the Pathway website under Support > Reference Articles > Factory Defaulting Ethernet Devices for detailed instructions. At the bottom of the window, you may optionally Wipe Device Restore Points from all checked devices. See below for details on Device Restore Points.
  • Page 27 STORE Click this button to open the Create Restore Point window. Click the checkbox next to each device on which you’d like to create a restore point. To check all devices, click the topmost checkbox. Click Create Device Restore Point to confirm. Note that if there are no connected devices that support this feature, this button will be grayed out.

  • Page 28: Recovering A Domain

    RECOVERING A DOMAIN If you lose the Administrator password (or it was maliciously changed without your consent), you can recover the domain, retaining its configuration and set new passwords. • From the menu, choose Security > Recover Domain. • The Reset Device Security window will open. •...
  • Page 29 • Type in a new Administrator Password, and click Finish. • Now you can log into the Domain Administration Utilities Panel using the new Admin password you just specified. At this point you can set a new user password as well, using the Change Passwords button, as explained above.

  • Page 30: Retaining Device Settings From Unknown Domains

    Without logging in to a Domain, all devices that appear with amber padlocks are read-only. Save a show file, and the configuration of all devices is saved. You can then factory default the devices using the prescribed method. See the Pathway website, under Support > Reference Articles > Factory Defaulting Ethernet Devices for detailed instructions.

  • Page 31: Local Configuration Only - Using Pwvia Rm Without Pathscape

    You are enabling an open protocol that does not use encryption or authentication. These protocols could be eavesdropped or spoofed by malicious parties. You are strongly encouraged to use Pathway ssACN, and secure access to your network, both physically and technologically. To use unsecured protocols, you must acknowledge that you have read this statement and accept these risks.

  • Page 32: Disabling Security

    DISABLING SECURITY With the launch of firmware version 6.1 for devices with a front panel display and encoder (PWPP RM and PWVIA RM only), it is possible to opt out of the security features altogether. This is designed primarily for the rental market where devices may be shipped to various locations for use by different end users, where Domain passwords and Recovery Keys may not be known.

  • Page 33: Pathway Ssacn (Secure Sacn)

    PATHWAY ssACN (Secure sACN) Pathway ssACN (Secure streaming ACN) is a protocol developed by Pathway using much of ANSI E1.31, but adds a layer of authentication. This feature requires device firmware version 6.0 or later. Receiving devices, like Pathport DMX/RDM gateways, share a secret password with known controllers in the venue, to verify the data source before driving the lighting rig.

  • Page 34: Using Pathway Ssacn With Via

    E1.31 sACN or Pathway ssACN multicast packets, as the packets enter the Port of the switch. Because VIA switches can now trap Art-Net and Convert it to Pathway ssACN, there are new properties to configure for this functionality.

  • Page 35: Notes About Pathway Ssacn

    When selecting Pathway ssACN as a TX Protocol, a warning message appears informing you of the risks associated with using an unsecured protocol (Art-Net). While Pathway ssACN itself is secure, the source Art-Net protocol is not. To continue, click the “Yes” button.

  • Page 36: Software (Pathscape) Configuration

    SOFTWARE (PATHSCAPE) CONFIGURATION Wherever possible, we recommend using a PC with Pathscape to configure your VIA switch(es). For in-depth information on using Pathscape, see the Pathscape manual. Pathscape is available for macOS and Windows from the Software section of our website: https://www.pathwayconnect.com If using a PC with Pathscape is not possible or practical, see the section Front Panel UI and Menu later in this manual.

  • Page 37: Device Properties

    The following fields are shown in the Device Property Panel in Pathscape. Some are editable, while others are read-only. NOTE: If all properties are read-only (grayed out and uneditable), make sure you are logged into the correct Security Domain. PATHWAY SECURITY DOMAIN DOMAIN NAME The name of the Security Domain the device is currently assigned to.

  • Page 38: Basic Properties

    BASIC PROPERTIES IDENTIFY DEVICE Checking this box causes device to commence identify behavior (flashing LCD backlight or Identify LED). DEVICE NAME A user-configured, soft label for the Gateway. If left blank (and by default) the device name displayed will be the device’s IP Address.

  • Page 39: Device Time Settings

    FIRMWARE VERSION Shows current operating firmware version. See the Firmware Update section on how to update the firmware. Read-only. SERIAL NUMBER Factory-set unique identifier. Read-only. MAC ADDRESS Factory-set hardware address. Read-only. DEVICE TIME SETTINGS NTP SERVER Set the server for NTP (Network Time Protocol). This is to ensure that security certificates are valid, when connecting to SixEye RMM.

  • Page 40: Advanced Features

    Warning: Rapid Spanning Tree must be enabled on all switches to detect loops correctly. Network loops created through unmanaged switches may not be detected correctly. Pathway’s implementation of Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol should be inter-operable with other switch manufacturer’s implementations.

  • Page 41: Vlan Properties

    See the Introducing Pathway ssACN section earlier in this manual for more details. REMOTE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT For details on how to connect Pathway devices to a SixEye portal, see the SixEye PROPERTIES section in the Pathscape manual. SixEye PROVISION This button will open the SixEye Provision window.

  • Page 42: Ring Protect Properties (Eaps)

    SixEye STATUS This shows the status of the SixEye connection. Unprovisioned (default). No Internet Connection. There is a problem with the device finding an Internet connection. Check the device’s IP Settings, specifically the Gateway. DNS Failure. The device has found a connection, but there is a problem with resolving URLs. Check the device’s DNS settings.
  • Page 43 RING STATE Shows the current state of the Ring. Values are: Ring Idle. The ring is not currently doing anything; seen after enabling Ring Protect but before any attempt to initialize the ring has happened. Ring Complete. The ring is initialized and working. The Master switch is monitoring the health of the ring. Ring Failed.

  • Page 44: Poe Properties (Poe Models)

    PoE PROPERTIES (POE Models) PoE TOTAL DRAW (W) Displays the current power draw from connected PoE devices. ADVANCED PROPERTIES ART-NET ALTERNATE MAPPING Enabled (by default). When enabled, Art-Net Universe 0:0 is treated as Universe 1. When disabled, Art-Net universe 0:0 is ignored.

  • Page 45: Vlan Config

    VLAN CONFIG Use the VLAN Config tab to configure network VLANs. A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a group of ports on the switch (or switches) that are configured to pass traffic to one another, but not to ports on any other VLAN. When VLANs are established, ports that connect switches to switches must be “tagged”...

  • Page 46: Vlan Global Properties

    VLAN GLOBAL PROPERTIES In order to use VLANs, VLAN Support must be enabled in VLAN Global Properties, which is accessed by clicking the button in the top-right corner of the window. You can also click this button in the VLAN Properties section of the base device properties.

  • Page 47: Warning

    You will then see several transactions populate in the transaction editor, which will be automatically sent. To discard changes, click the button. The Advanced Properties panel will allow for global configuration of VLAN Ranges, Management VLAN, and VLAN Support on and off. WARNING Changing any of these global VLAN properties may cause you to immediately lose connectivity to same or all of your devices.

  • Page 48: Vlan Properties/Services

    VLAN PROPERTIES/SERVICES VLANs must be enabled prior to configuring these services. You will find the VLAN Enable/Disable Property in the VLAN Global Properties Window in the VLAN Config window or under the Settings Menu. NETWORK PROPERTIES IP MODE Disabled: No IP assigned to this VLAN by this VIA Static: IP settings manually set by user (default for VLAN ID#1 / management VLAN).
  • Page 49 DHCP PROPERTIES DHCP SERVER Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Disabled (default). Enabled: Only one switch on a given VLAN may have an active DHCP service, and that VLAN must have a static IP itself. One switch with multiple VLANs may have multiple DHCP servers. DHCP SERVER RANGE START Sets start IP address in the DHCP pool.
  • Page 50 The IGMP Snooper allows the switch to more efficiently route multicast traffic by applying the multicast groupings as a filter. Multicast traffic is only directed to only those ports, i.e. end devices, that have requested to receive that traffic. Watch the following video on Pathway’s YouTube channel for a detailed explanation of IGMP Snooping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MVE22JCIt4 And the following video for a real-world example.

  • Page 51: Resolving Vlan Conflicts

    RESOLVING VLAN CONFLICTS If you have set up your VLANs as described above, and you later add another VIA switch to your network that has different VLAN settings, you will likely see the following message in red at the bottom of the Pathscape window: Go to the VLAN Config tab and you will see something like this: Because the VLAN properties are stored on each physical VIA switch, when a new switch comes online with different property values, Pathscape doesn’t know which one(s) to use.
  • Page 52 For each VLAN ID with conflicting properties, you will need to double-click on each instance of “<Varies> (X)” and then pick the correct VLAN ID from the drop-down menu. Pathscape will then use the settings associated with those VLAN IDs chosen to clear the found conflicts July 2021 PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual...

  • Page 53: Port Properties And Configuration

    PORT PROPERTIES AND CONFIGURATION VIA Switch subdevices are Ethernet Ports, either copper RJ45 Ports or SFP/fiber ports . The color of the Port icon reflects its Link Status and Speed. Icon Status Copper RJ4: Link Down (no downstream device connected) Grey RJ45 Copper RJ45: 1 Gigabit Blue RJ45...

  • Page 54: Basic Properties

    BASIC PROPERTIES SUBDEVICE NAME A user-configured, soft label for the subdevice/Port. Shown in the Device view and on the front panel display of the Switch (if equipped). SUBDEVICE NOTES A user-configured text description field, shown in the Device window. LINK DETAILS FORWARDING STATE Status of RSTP and EAPS.

  • Page 55: Network Partner (Lldp)

    100Mbit Full Duplex 1Gbit Full Duplex (1Gbit Copper Ports Only)) 10Gbit Full Duplex (SFP+ Ports Only) LINK STATUS Reports current link status and speed. Read Only. LAST LINK CHANGE Displays the time elapsed since the last change in the Port Link Status. Shown as X Days, HH:MM:SS (Hours:Minutes:Seconds).

  • Page 56: Vlan Properties

    When VLANs are enabled, set port as a Tagged/Uplink to transmit all VLANs’ data between switches. Typically tagged ports are only used to connect a switch to a switch. Although it is possible to make a PC’s NIC tagged, Pathway gateways and controllers do not used tagged NICs.

  • Page 57: Poe Properties (Not Shown On Nonpoe Model)

    NOTES ON Art-Net TRAP AND CONVERT When enabled, Art-Net data packets with broadcast address destinations are trapped and converted to E1.31 sACN multicast packets, as the packets enter the port of the switch. The resulting sACN packets may then be filtered using the IGMP settings.
  • Page 58 PoE ACTIVE DRAW (W) Reports current PoE device draw in Watts. Read-only. PoE POWER ALLOCATION (W) Reports power allocation to port based on end device’s reported PoE device classification. Read-only. PoE MAX ALLOCATION Sets power allocated to port. Allows switch to determine remaining PoE power pool available, but does not prevent end devices from requesting and utilizing power in excess of this value.

  • Page 59: Upgrading Device Firmware

    The most recently released firmware is bundled with the most recent version of Pathscape. To ensure you have the most up- to-date firmware available for upgrading, ensure you have downloaded the most recent version of Pathscape from the Pathway site, https://www.pathwayconnect.com...

  • Page 60: Factory Default

    FACTORY DEFAULT In the event of a loss of communication with the device (e.g. Management VLAN accidentally set to a value outside the VLAN range), it is possible to reset the switch to factory settings. To factory default a switch, turn the encoder knob to the switch main menu, which is the default menu showing the switch’s name and IP address.

  • Page 61: Front Panel Lockout

    If you choose Wipe All Configuration it will completely restore the device to the same state as it left the factory. This will erase any Device Restore Point saved on the unit. You can also choose Keep Restore Point to preserve any saved Restore Point, but be aware that the restore point could have saved properties that are the cause of the communication loss, and recalling that restore point could cause the same issues.

  • Page 62: Front Panel Ui And Menu

    FRONT PANEL UI AND MENU The PWVIA RM P12 models feature a front panel UI, consisting of an LCD and a rotary pushbutton encoder for navigating menus and selecting options. If configuring the switch VIA a PC and Pathscape is not possible or practical, it is still easy to do using the front panel UI. This section will show the menu structure and descriptions of menu options.
  • Page 63 Local Configuration Only Disable Security In Local Configuration / Read Only mode, Pathway ssACN (Secure sACN) is not available for use with Art-Net Trap & Convert. As explained above, you cannot use Pathscape to configure the device in this mode.

  • Page 64: Main Display Messages

    MAIN DISPLAY MESSAGES When idle, the main LCD will show the switch soft label (Name) and its IP address. If the Ring Protect feature is enabled, it will also display status of the Ring. Security: Disabled by User If the switch has been set to Disable security features, it will show “ ”...

  • Page 65: Menus

    MENUS NETWORK SETUP Network Setup IP Mode: Static IP Address: 10.30.142.169 Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0 Gateway: 10.0.0.1 <Back> This menu allows review and changes to the switch IP mode, IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. These settings are the default values for the Management VLAN (typically VLAN 1) and will be used if VLANs are disabled. Scroll the encoder knob to highlight the property you want to edit, and push the knob to edit the value.
  • Page 66 Menu Item Description Set subnet mask to be used by the management processor. Only valid masks are shown. Subnet Mask Turn knob to select from list of valid masks. Set default gateway for the management processor. Only valid gateways are accepted. Gateway Turn knob to set each octet.

  • Page 67: Device Info/Status

    PoE Allocated: 50.0W PoE Remaining: 50.0W <Back> Menu Item Description Serial # Factory-assigned, Pathway serial number. Read-only. Factory-assigned media access control (MAC) address. Read-only. Current operating firmware version. Firmware may be updated using Pathscape. Read- Firmware Version only. OK: Ring is intact...

  • Page 68: Advanced Settings

    ADVANCED SETTINGS This menu contains advanced settings pertaining to VLANs, Ring Protect, Rapid Spanning Tree, Art-Net Alternate Mapping, and QoS (Quality of Service). There are several sub-menus here for VLAN Setup and Configuration. Advanced Settings VLAN Support: Enabled VLAN Setup Ring Protect Setup Rapid Spanning Tree: Disabled Art-Net Alt Mapping: Enabled...
  • Page 69 Menu Item Description Network Setup See below See below D H C P S e r v e r Disabled (default) (available if IP Mode set to Static) Enabled VLAN Config/Status VLAN ID# VLAN Setup Disabled (default) IGMP Snooping Enabled Disabled (default) IGMP Querier Enabled...
  • Page 70 VLAN, is strongly recommended prior to configuration. EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTE: When configuring one or multiple VIA switches using Pathway’s software- based configuration tools, be certain all switches are set to the same Management VLAN ID#. Be certain that the port connected to your computer is also connected to a VIA port on the same VLAN ID#.
  • Page 71 VLAN SETUP These properties determine the size of the VLAN table, and which VLAN has communication with the switch management processor. For efficient switch operation, the VLAN range should be kept as small as necessary. VLAN Setup VLAN Range Start: 1 VLAN Range End: 10 Management VLAN: 1 VLAN Config/Status...
  • Page 72 VLAN CONFIG/STATUS: NETWORK SETUP This menu operates the same as the switch’s main Network Setup menu. Configure these for each VLAN ID#. Network Setup IP Mode: Static IP Address: X.X.X.X Subnet Mask: X.X.X.X Gateway: X.X.X.X <Back> Menu Item Description Determines how IP settings will be obtained. Disabled (default): No IP assigned.
  • Page 73 If the IP Mode is set to “Dynamic” on a system with no active DHCP server, the switch will auto-generate IP settings in accordance with zeroconf standards, in the IP range of 169.254.x.x/16. This range may not be suitable for connection to entertainment systems VLAN CONFIG/STATUS: DHCP SERVER VIA switches can automatically assign IP addresses to connected devices, using a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration...
  • Page 74 Menu Item Description Shows if currently entered DHCP Server Pool entires are valid. This property is not editable, it is simply a check to ensure DHCP Server is setup correctly. Server Config Valid: Pool range is valid and can be applied. Invalid: Pool range is invalid.
  • Page 75 The IGMP Querier establishes a table of active multicast groups by querying connected devices about which multicast groups each device wishes to join. For example, a gateway will request the multicast groups associated with the sACN universes that the gateway is patched to. Each switch operating an IGMP Querier on a VLAN must have valid IP settings on that VLAN.
  • Page 76 WARNING: Rapid Spanning Tree must be enabled on all switches to detect loops correctly. Network loops created through unmanaged switches may not be detected correctly. Pathway’s implementation of Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol is inter- operable with other switch manufacturer’s implementations.
  • Page 77 ART-NET ALTERNATE MAPPING This feature is used in conjunction with the Art-Net Trap-and-Convert option, which is set from the Port Configuration menu. This feature does not affect unicast Art-Net packets. Menu Item Description Turn Art-Net Alternate Mapping on or off. Art-Net Alt Mapping Enabled (Default) Disabled...
  • Page 78 Menu Item Description Off (Default) Disables QoS-based routing. All traffic is treated equally. Traffic priority is observed using a weighted algorithm to ensure timely delivery of high priority Standard traffic and eventual delivery of lower priority packets. Traffic priority is strictly observed, using Dante-specified weighting. Lower priority traffic may Dante Strict be dropped or ignored to ensure delivery of Dante’s high priority packets <Back>...

  • Page 79: Admin/Security

    Additionally, some functionality will be unavailable (i.e. Pathway ssACN and Custom Patches). Generate Local Security To enable Pathway ssACN and configuration using Pathscape, the device must be added to a Security Domain. If already Locally Secured, you must factory default the device or reset its security settings, then use Pathscape to add it to a Security Domain.
  • Page 80 Menu Item Description Allows you to create, update or recall the Device Restore Point. A Device Restore Point is a saved copy of all device settings, allowing you to restore the device back to a known state or preferred configuration at any time. Note that there can only be one restore point on a device at a time.

  • Page 81: Port Status And Configuration Menu

    PORT STATUS AND CONFIGURATION MENU Port Status may be reviewed by turning to encoder knob to reach the desired port, from the main screen showing the switch name and IP address. The LCD shows the following information. <Switch Name> <Port Name> IP: 10.30.142.169/8 Port <x>: <Link Speed>...
  • Page 82 Trap to sACN sACN packets may then be filtered using the IGMP settings. All other Art-Net broadcast packets, such as ArtPoll, are discarded. Same as the above, only Art-Net data packets are converted to Pathway ssACN (Secure Trap to ssACN sACN).
  • Page 83 The Art-Net packet will be converted to the analogous sACN universe. Due to how Art-Net universes are numbered, there is the possibility of an off-by-one error. Change the Art-Net Alternate Mapping option should the universe mapping seem incorrect. Although performance depends on DMX frame rate, conversion of no more than 48 Art-Net universes by one VIA at one time is recommended.
  • Page 84 Description Product Name Device Name. For example, “Stage Left U1-8” IP Address Device IP Address Subnet Mask Device Subnet Mask Gateway Device Default Gateway Manufacturer Device Manufacturer. For example, “Pathway Connectivity” July 2021 PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual...
  • Page 85 Menu Item Description Device Model Product Model name. For example, “VIA Rack-mount PoE Switch” Serial Number Device Serial Number Firmware Version Current device operating firmware version MAC Address Device Media Access Control (MAC) Address <Back> Return to previous menu. PORTS 1-12: LINK MODE Allows review and editing of the port’s communication speed.

  • Page 86: Port 13 & 14: Configuration/Status: Sfp+ Ports

    Auto-negotiation allows the switch and the connected device to determine the fastest mutually supported connection speed. However, there are some situations where, due to poor cabling, interference or traffic congestion, ability to force the connection to a particular speed is desirable. Range is from 10Mb –...
  • Page 87 Menu Item Description Shows the type of SFP/SFP+ module detected. Read-only. Not Detected: No module inserted Not Support: Module is not compatible/supported 1000Base-SX: Module is recognized as 1000Base-SX SFP Module 1000Base-LX: Module is recognized as 1000Base-LX 10GBase-SR: Module is recognized as 10GBase-SR 10GBase-LR: Module is recognized as 10GBase-LR Dual Rate 1/10G Multi Mode: Module is recognized as Dual-rate 1/10G Multi-mode.
  • Page 88 Menu Item Description Displays a list of the multicast addresses used by the end device connected to the selected Current Multicast port. Groups It is not possible to block a specific multicast group. The menu list is read-only <Back> Returns to previous menu. The majority of these menu items are the same and function in the same way as on the RJ45 ports 1-12.
  • Page 89 PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual July 2021...

  • Page 90: Appendix 1: Sfp/Sfp+ Fiber Adapter Selection

    SFP (Small Form Pluggable transceiver) or mini-GBIC (gigabit interface converter). Pathway catalog number PWACC SFP is an SFP 850nm Ethernet Optical Transceiver that is compatible with PWVIA RM P12, PWVIA DIN P16 and PWVIA DIN P8, capable of 1Gbps. Catalog number PWACC SFPP is a dual-rate SFP+ 850nm Ethernet Optical Transceiver capable of 10Gbps, compatible with the PWVIA DIN P8 and PWVIA RM P12 models.

  • Page 91: Appendix 2: Virtual Local Area Network (Vlan)

    APPENDIX 2: VIRTUAL LOCAL AREA NETWORK (VLAN) A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) is a group of ports on the switch (or switches) that are configured to pass traffic to one another, but not to ports on any other VLAN. When multiple VLANs are established, some ports on the switch may need to be configured specifically to pass all VLAN traffic, to ensure overall traffic is routed correctly.

  • Page 92: Appendix 3: Planning Charts

    APPENDIX 3: PLANNING CHARTS VLAN PLANNING CHART VLAN ID # Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level VLAN ID # Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate...
  • Page 93 VLAN ID # Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level VLAN ID # Label IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway IGMP Snooping IGMP Querier DHCP Server Art-Net Alternate Mapping QoS Level PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual July 2021...

  • Page 94: Switch Planning Charts

    SWITCH PLANNING CHARTS SWITCH LABEL: Base IP: Subnet: Gateway: QoS (Off/Standard/Dante): VLAN (Enable/Disable): Range: Management ID#: Art-Net Alternate Mapping (On/Off - On is default): July 2021 PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual...
  • Page 95 PWVIA RM P12 Ethernet Switches - Manual July 2021...

  • Page 96: Appendix 4: Eaps & Rstp - "Ring Protection

    APPENDIX 4: EAPS & RSTP - “RING PROTECTION” Ethernet wiring schemes are based on a ‘star’-wiring topology. Ring (or loop) data wiring – where the last device in a chain is wired back to the first device without RSTP or EAPS setup will quickly ‘break’ your network. Only one data path between any two devices is allowed.

  • Page 97: Software Configuration Of Ring

    SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION OF RING • Start with the redundant wiring segment unplugged. • Connect the computer running Pathscape to one of the end switches, in the wiring chain. • Configure the switch that is physically furthest away on the chain. Work backwards until reaching the closest switch. •...

  • Page 98: Appendix 5: Qos Settings

    APPENDIX 5: QoS SETTINGS Quality of Service priorities are determined by the Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) field contained in each data packet header. DSCP values may range from 1 to 64, and are mapped to four egress (output) queues. The egress queues are, in turn, numbered from 1 (Best Effort) to 4 (Highest Priority).

  • Page 99: Appendix 6: Electrical And Compliance Information

    APPENDIX 6: ELECTRICAL AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ELECTRICAL INFORMATION MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE • Power input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz • 25W maximum power consumption MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE • Power input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz • 125W maximum power consumption (25W for switch, Integrated 100W PoE supply for connected PoE devices; Class 3 PoE (15.4W maximum per port) MODEL PWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [DUO/QUAD] POE •...

  • Page 100: Physical

    PHYSICAL PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] NONPOE • Weight: 4.7 lbs (2.1 kg) • Dimensions: 17” W x 1.7” H x 7” D (432mm W x 43mm H x 178mm D) [without rack-mounting hardware] PPWVIA RM P12 RJ45EC [SFPSLOT/1GSFP/10GSFPP] POE •...

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