AV Network Best Practices (Managed Switch Network Infrastructure)
“The network is the foundation of a reliable system.”
Best Practice’s AV Network
Building the Infrastructure: (Multiple Configurations)
This is assuming understanding of network configurations
Android/Google TV and Sonos are Used as Examples
Recommended “Best”: (Managed Switch)
- Layer 3 Router – Behind Configured ISP Router or ISP/Consumer Purchased Modem
- Layer 3 Managed Switch – Behind LAN Layer 3 Router
- Non-Blocking and Full-Duplex Layer 2 Unmanaged Switch(s) – Cascading from Layer 3 Managed Switch
- Multiple APs or Single AP – Behind Layer 3 Managed Switch
- Option 1: All “Like” Protocols or Devices on Same Switch. (See Below)
- All Google TVs Wired to One Switch
- All Sonos Devices Wired to One Switch
- Option 2: Multi “Like” Protocols or Devices can Share the Same Switch. (See Below)
- All Google TVs Wired to Same Switch and Sonos Devices
- Option 3: If you are using Sonos, make sure (1) is Wired and the rest can be Wireless (See Below)
- Make Sure the APs are All on the Same Switch (This Diagram is using the POE of the Managed Switch) (See Below)
- Option 4: Google TVs in this Configuration can All be on Wi-Fi, Sonos will still need (1) Wired Connection (See Below)
- Make Sure the APs are All on the Same Switch (This Diagram is using the POE of the Managed Switch) (See Below)
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