Introduction to Show Networking

Introduction to Show Networking covers the basics of how Ethernet networks provide a platform for entertainment control and audio/video media distribution for concerts theatre productions corporate and special events cruise ship revues wrestling shows houses of worship museum presentations fountain spectaculars-any kind of show presented live for an audience. The books bottom-up approach was designed with show technicians in mind starting with the basics and then moving up through cables network switches and layering and on through Ethernet and network components like TCP UDP IP and subnet masks all with a practical focus. More advanced concepts are introduced including broadcast storms and VLANs along with show networking best practices. Closing out the book is a network design process demonstrated through practical real-world examples for lighting sound video scenic automation and show control networks. An appendix covering binary and hexadecimal numbers is also included. This easy-reading book draws from Huntingtons Show Networks and Control Systems the industry standard since 1994 but is completely re-focused reorganized and updated.