Savant Pro Host Deployment Guide
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Appendix A: Network Requirements
Savant requires the use of business class/commercial grade network equipment throughout the network to ensure the reliability of communication between
devices. These higher quality components also allow for more accurate troubleshooting when needed.
Device Network Connections
Connect all Savant devices to the same local area network (LAN) or subnet as the host. Savant recommends not implementing any type of traffic or packet
shaping in your network topology for the Savant devices as this may interfere with performance.
Managing IP Addresses
To ensure that the IP Address will not change due to a power outage, a static IP Address or DHCP reservation should be configured. Savant recommends using
DHCP reservation within the router. By using this method, static IP Addresses for all devices can be managed from a single UI avoiding the need to access
devices individually.
Setting a Static IP Address
Refer to the How to set a static IP address on a Savant Host Controller Knowledge Article located on the Savant Customer Community.
Setting DHCP Reservation
Setting DHCP reservation varies from router to router. Refer to the documentation for the router to configure DHCP reservation.
Network Changes
Savant recommends performing the following steps to refresh the IP connection after connecting to a new network, changing routers, or if the IP Address range
is changed in the current router. This will reset any IP connection and ensure that the host is communicating with the network correctly.
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Hot Plug the Ethernet (LAN) Connection
1. Disconnect the Ethernet (LAN) connection from the host.
2. Wait 15 seconds and then reconnect.
