Crown Audio PIP-Lite Module - Manual (Page 46)

Networked PIP Series
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6.2 Network Basics
HiQnet and TCP/IQ are network based protocols that have the ability to control and monitor
networked components over a common TCP/IP network. For components that have Cobra-
Net capability, HiQnet and TCP/IQ have the ability to control and monitor these compo-
nents over the same Ethernet network used for CobraNet audio, resulting in a single
Category-5 connection for control, monitoring, and digital audio. Figure 6.3 shows a typi-
cal TCP/IP network.
TCP/IP offers a number of advantages over other non-network communications platforms.
• The use of “off-the-shelf” networking hardware. This technology makes use of
network connectivity and hardware commonly used in the computer industry, making it
both low-cost and readily available.
• Better Performance. The capacity for real-time display of meters is greatly enhanced
through the use of the wide-bandwidth network.
• Single connection for both CobraNet audio and control communications.
Gone are the days of multiple connections to a component for audio and control. A single
CAT5 connection handles it all.
Figure 6.3 A TCP/IP Network