multiple receptor connectivity

[ollywood09]

What is the best way to connect multiple receptors to a mac G5 setup running 10.4 using Logic? Is an ethernet switcher imperative?

[Bryan@MuseResearch]

What is the best way to connect multiple receptors to a mac G5 setup running 10.4 using Logic? Is an ethernet switcher imperative?

Hi Olly!

Depends on the network... if you already have a DSL or Cable modem, or some device like a Mac Air Port, chances are they will operate as a DHCP server, which is a fancy way of saying they will be the stage manager of your network and assign all the network members a unique address so that the devices can all talk to one another. In that case, all you need is to connect through all the Receptors together through a switch. I'd recommend using a high quality one, and try to get a gigabit switch as well since the new Receptor 2 PROs are gigabit ethernet.

If you DO NOT have an internet connection device attached, or an airport, then the network is not going to have a designated "boss", and a switch will not work in this case. You need a "router" in this case, and the Router needs to be set up to be the manager of the network. This is explained in the instructions that come with the router, but admittedly they can be a bit... obtuse.

And of course, when connecting multiple Receptors to your computer, each one of the Receptors needs to be in Auto DHCP mode so that they "listen" to the address assignments coming from the router or modems when they power up.

Hopefully that helps!

Bryan

[looneytunes]

And of course, when connecting multiple Receptors to your computer, each one of the Receptors needs to be in Auto DHCP mode so that they "listen" to the address assignments coming from the router or modems when they power up.

Hi Olly,

Unlike Bryan suggests, I fix my Receptors to pre-assigned IP addresses. These IP addresses are on a "reserved IP address" table on my Router. This tends to make startup on the Receptor a bit faster. It works well in terms of DAW host seeing the other Receptors too.

Regards,
Kevin L

[Bryan@MuseResearch]

And of course, when connecting multiple Receptors to your computer, each one of the Receptors needs to be in Auto DHCP mode so that they "listen" to the address assignments coming from the router or modems when they power up.

Hi Olly,

Unlike Bryan suggests, I fix my Receptors to pre-assigned IP addresses. These IP addresses are on a "reserved IP address" table on my Router. This tends to make startup on the Receptor a bit faster. It works well in terms of DAW host seeing the other Receptors too.

Regards,
Kevin L

Hi Kevin...

That's interesting. It makes sense that everything would initialize more quickly in the network with pre-assigned addresses. I didn't know that that was possible...

What kind of router do you have, and how hard is it to program to pre-assign the addresses as you state? Are you putting the Receptors into Manual mode, or Auto-DHCP?

Thanks for sharing your insights with us.

bryan

[looneytunes]

Hi Bryan,

Most Routers have the ability to reserve IP addresses (and give the machines names too). I previously did this on a DLink router. I now have an (Apple) TimeCapsule/Router where I did this. As you said, the Receptors are in Manual mode (with a fixed IP address), and I use the same IP address in the reserve table.

Regards,
Kevin L


PS. I should mention, downstream from the Router, I have a gigabit switch. The link from the router, 3 Receptors, and my DAW are all on the switch. The switch plays with the router well - in terms of resolving IP addresses.