Control Protocols for AV — OSC, MQTT, REST, WebSocket
How OSC, MQTT, REST/HTTP, and WebSocket are used for AV device control and system integration.
DHCP vs. Static IP for AV Devices
When to use dynamic DHCP addressing vs. fixed static IP assignments for AV system components.
Discovery Protocols for AV — mDNS, Bonjour, ARP, SSDP
How AV devices find each other on a network using mDNS, Bonjour, ARP, SSDP, and other discovery mechanisms.
IP Addressing and Subnetting for AV
Understanding IP address schemes, CIDR notation, and subnet design for AV system networks.
Network Switch Selection for AV
How to choose managed switches, PoE capabilities, and key features required for professional AV installations.
Network Troubleshooting Tools for AV
Essential tools and techniques for diagnosing network issues in AV installations — ping, traceroute, Wireshark, and more.
OSI Model for AV Systems
How the 7-layer OSI networking model maps to AV system design, troubleshooting, and protocol selection.
PoE — Power over Ethernet
How Power over Ethernet works, PoE standards and wattage classes, and planning PoE deployments for AV installations.
Spanning Tree Protocol for AV Networks
How STP and RSTP prevent Layer 2 loops and how to configure them correctly for AV installations.
Time Sync Protocols — PTP and NTP for AV
How IEEE 1588 PTP and NTP synchronize clocks across AV networks, and why precise timing is essential for Dante and AES67.
Transport Protocols for AV — TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP
How TCP, UDP, RTP, and RTSP carry audio and video streams across networks, and when to use each.
VLAN Configuration for AV Networks
VLANs segregate AV traffic from general office networks, ensuring QoS, security, and network stability for real-time audio and video.