Ether Dream network wiring advice

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Hi, I’m looking for answers so I come to you. I would like to buy Ether dreams. But how do I wire them? With a network switch? Thanks
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8 x lasers 1 x ether dream
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Hi @Pierre

Yes you can use a standard network switch to connect all your Ether Dreams to the network. I would also advise that you use a router* - it can be plugged in anywhere on the network.

I use this router : https://amzn.to/3XSH4az
And these switches : https://amzn.to/4dfjWHY

But honestly any standard router or switch would be fine.

cheers!

Seb

*(If you don’t use a router you need to give your Ether Dreams and your computer fixed IP addresses, I would only do this if you’re comfortable with networking and never share your Ether Dreams with anyone else.)

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Thanks Seb. Yes I am comfortable with network configuration. I am basically a sound engineer, we use a lot of digital audio network in the industry. Thanks for your answer! See you soon

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OK great!

Something to watch out for - If you’re using fixed IP addresses, and you can see the Ether Dreams, but can’t connect to them, it’s usually because your computer IP address isn’t set up properly.

cheers!

Seb

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Thanks Seb. I only have a Helios Dac at the moment so I’ll try that later. But how do you configure a fixed IP on the ether box? Do they have a base address on which we access the portal in order to change the base IP?

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https://ether-dream.com/config.html

That’s whats on the etherdream website… although i’ve never tried it with mine to be honest

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It’s a slightly cumbersome process that requires USB access so is difficult once it’s inside a laser. It’s one of the reasons I advise using a router with DHCP :blush:

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Yes I think it’s good like that. Thank you

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