Installation manual

MONGOOSE
Design Manual
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About the CobraNet Network
e CobraNet network is needed for transmission and reception of audio data between the Mongoose
and other audio processing equipment. You use the CobraNet port to provide a network path for audio
data to and from the Mongoose. ere are two CobraNet ports on the back of the Mongoose – Primary
and Secondary. Use the Primary port for your main CobraNet network. Use the Secondary port only if
your system includes a backup CobraNet network. e Secondary port provides automatic redundancy
should your primary network fail. Note that the CobraNet port does not contain auto-MDIX functionality,
therefore you must use a crossover cable when connecting the Mongoose directly to another CobraNet
device.
Note: Although you perform most of the management and configuration tasks for Mongoose via the
control network, you can manage some aspects of CobraNet via the CobraNet network. is requires the
use of an SNMP MIB browser or CobraNet Disco software.