FAQs

Connecting Dante Devices Across Different Subnets
Networks and Switches
Can Audinate help me setup my network?
Does the routing change depending upon the use of unicast or multicast?
What type of Ethernet cable is recommended for Dante?
Does Dante work with Fiber Optic network cable?
Does Dante require any special network infrastructure?
Does Dante require special switches?
Does Dante require a dedicated network infrastructure?
Are Dante audio packets transmitted using unicast (point-to-point) or multicast (one-to-many)?
How is audio transmitted over the network?
When does it make sense to use multicast rather than unicast?
Does Dante require an IP multicast capable switch?
Can you mix control and audio on the same network?
Will heavy network traffic from other sources cause problems with Dante audio?
How does Dante manage QoS?
Can Dante operate over a Wi-Fi network?
There are lots of Ethernet switches available. Will they all work with Dante?
What is the minimum requirement for switches in a Dante network?
What is Quality of Service (QoS)?
Can you provide an example of configuring QoS in a switch?
When do I need to use QoS in a Dante network?
How does Dante use DSCP / Diffserv priority values when configuring QoS?
What features are important when purchasing a switch?
Can I use EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet or 'Green Ethernet') in my Dante network?
How Does Dante affect the latency of a system?
How can I locate a Dante device with a static IP address in an unknown subnet?
What’s the maximum number of devices that an Ultimo-only network can support?
Which network ports does Dante use?
PTP IP addresses used by Dante
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