Eos Network Systems
This chapter details Eos systems using network wiring and switches for the transmission of lighting data, and contains all of the information necessary to successfully set up a network for entertainment control.
Overview
Eos Networking Overview
describes terms, technologies, and philosophies that are useful to understand when working with Eos and entertainment control networks. Most networking topics are not unique to entertainment control, and many additional resources are available online and elsewhere to learn more about these concepts.
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Network Terms
Common networking terms and their definitions.
Entertainment Control Networks
How and why entertainment control networks are designed.
Network Topology
How a network is arranged and connected.
Network Switches
The connective devices that create a network.
Network Protocols
How communication and control data is passed through a network.
Network Wiring
Physical connection options in a network.
Wireless Networking
How and why to add wireless capabilities to a network.
Network Show Control
How to best connect external show control resources to a network.
Requirements
Eos Network Requirements
details the hardware and software requirements for setting up Eos networks.
Advanced Managed Network Requirements
Requirements for larger or more complex networks using managed switches.
Basic Managed Network Requirements
Requirements for most Eos Family networks, including all permanently-installed networks.
Unmanaged Network Requirements
Requirements for small portable networks using unmanaged switches.
Networked Eos systems have specific hardware and software requirements which are detailed in this section. See the Guide to ETC Network Requirements for general requirements for ETC network systems.
CAUTION: These requirements are tested by ETC. Other network configurations may function, but are not supported. Requirements must be met specifically and explicitly for ETC to support a system. Equipment that is lacking information, from third-party manufacturers or otherwise, is considered to not meet requirements. If these requirements are not met, your system may not work as expected or desired, and ETC may not be able to resolve related issues until the system infrastructure is corrected.
Setup
Eos Device Network Configuration
explains how to set up an Eos device for use in a network system.
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Network Configuration in the ECU
Settings in the Eos Configuration Utility necessary or relevant for Eos network configuration.
Network Configuration in Eos
Settings in Eos Setup and Patch necessary or relevant for Eos network configuration.
Network Troubleshooting and Resources
Tips and tools to help identify and solve issues in a network.
Multi-Console Configuration
explains how to set up multiple Eos devices for synchronized, interconnected use in a network.
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Eos Device Roles
Different roles that Eos devices can perform in a multi-console session.
Multi-Console Session Capacities
Available ways to combine Eos devices and their resulting capabilities and outputs.
Multi-Console Sessions
How to connect multiple Eos devices to start a session.
Multi-Console Configuration in the ECU
Settings in the Eos Configuration Utility necessary or relevant for multi-console session configuration.
Multi-Console Configuration in Eos
Settings in Eos Setup and Patch necessary or relevant for multi-console session configuration.
Eos Expansion Processing
Features and hardware to distribute a lighting system's outputs across more than one Eos device in a multi-console session.