System – Pathway System Design/Layout Guide User Manual

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WIRELESS
ETHERNET

SYSTEM

DESIGN GUIDE

ETHERNET
SWITCHES
(cont’d)

PoE, power outlets and wall transformers will be required at each node location.
Pathway has had success with the following switches (however, be aware these
manufacturers may change specifications without notice):

HP Procurve 2610-24PWR

Netgear FS108P - 8 ports, 4 powered

3COM 3CDSG10PWR (fanless)

Note:

Note: A Pathway-branded switch will be shipping in spring 2011.

Wireless Ethernet involves significant additional network considerations, including

latency (transmission delay), bandwidth limitations, and network security. For best
results, Pathway recommends contacting an entertainment network technology
company specializing in wireless Ethernet, such as Interactive Technologies. For
wireless DMX, we suggest City Theatrical.

However, the general rule still holds: Hardwire whenever possible.

ETHERNET
DESIGN TIPS

•

DMX-over-Ethernet only requires speeds up to 100 Mbits, but Cat6 wiring
provides future-proofing

•

Include at least one Ethernet access point for a laptop to run the configura-
tion software

•

Install RJ45 jacks in locations where portable or pipe-mountable nodes
may be used

•

Observe Ethernet wiring rules and the100m cable segment limit

•

PoE (Power-over-Ethernet) should be specified as an absolute requirement

•

Hard-wiring is preferable to wireless

PATHPORT
NODES

Each Pathport consists of one or more ports, with each port being independently

configurable. Choose the best form factor for the job, without sacrificing features.

Pathport Uno

An elegant, single-gang backbox design provides one universe of DMX input or

output, with all the soft patch features available in other styles. With unobtrusive
LED indicators for DMX present and network activity, the Uno is ideal for use in
public-accessible locations or where a low-cost, single port node is needed. Re-
quires Power-over-Ethernet. The Uno offers an output-side channel patch on a
Net2 system - not available anywhere else! Also available in a portable enclosure.

Pathport eDIN

Pathport eDIN

A single-port node in a DIN-rail mountable form - the Pathport eDIN is ideal for

enclosure use. Output is user-switchable between a standard DMX pinout and the
Color Kinetics wiring scheme.

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