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WheatNet-IP
/ Apr 2009
Snake
Snake mode (from the term “audio snake,” which refers to a multipair audio cable
meant to connect a number of audio channels simultaneously) is a way to use two
BLADEs to transport up to 16 audio channels from one location to another via a single
CAT-5e cable. Connect the Gigabit Ethernet port of the first BLADE directly to the
Gigabit Ethernet port of the second BLADE. No Ethernet switch is required. Power up
both BLADEs, and at the “BLADE ID: DISABLED” start up screen, scroll the encoder
knob through the various IDs and select “SNAKE A” for the first BLADE. Hint: if you
scroll the knob backwards (counterclockwise) you will get to the “SNAKE A” selection
much quicker. Repeat the process on the second BLADE and select “SNAKE B” for the
second. An indicator LED on the front panel will light up to signify the BLADE is in
snake mode.