Network Connection

On the rear of the AVB Tool, a ruggetized RJ45 connector labeled NETWORK provides ethernet connectivity. The supported link speed is 1 Gb/s for AVB.

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A green LED (left, LINK) signals a successful link. A yellow LED (right, ACT) signals network traffic (blinking).

Both straight and crossover cables can be used (Auto MDI-X). Cable lengths of up to 100m are supported when using Cat 5e or higher classification.

The network port is used to send and receive:

  • up to eight AVB audio streams when connected to AVB switches and endpoints,

  • one CRF clock stream,

  • remote status/control with ATDECC, and

  • remote status/control with HTTP over IP routed networks.

The current link state is also shown on the display of the AVB Tool. A network port icon in the menu reveals the following states:

Icon Description
Link Icon

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No link - cable not connected

wAL 021 10C 4

Negotiating link with other endpoint

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Link with speed of 100 MBit/s (not supported for audio streams)

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Successful link with speed of 1 GBit/s