Latest articles by Phil Hippensteel
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: IP Numbers in Audio
In this lesson, we investigate important numbers that appear in the transport of audio, as well as ways of troubleshooting some common networked audio problems.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Errors in IP Networks
If you look at the many fields in a typical IP packet, you might find several error check fields. Why are there so many, and what is their purpose? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
What the AV Industry Can Learn From SMPTE 2110
While AV approaches IP-based transport from a number of angles, broadcasters have arrived at a unified solution for their similar needs. Can—and should—the AV industry follow suit?
Byte-Sized Lesson: Two IP Numbers You Should Know
There are a lot of key numbers associated with AV; here are two important numbers associated with IP networks that you should know and remember.
Byte-Sized Lesson: HTTP
Get up to speed on HTTP, how it works, and why it’s important in AV.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Ethernet, VLANs, Trunks, and Video
A look at some Ethernet techniques, including the use of trunking to combine switch ports.
WCU’s Kassabian on Building AV/IT Departmental Synergy
Convergence is playing out 'naturally' at West Chester University, where the AV and IT departments have been working together for many years.
Byte-Sized Lesson: Troubleshooting Study
A case study to apply lessons learned on protocols, addressing, standards, and how IP is used.
Standards Problems as AV and IT Merge
Maybe a task force of leaders from each of the sectors could meet periodically with a directive to address the technical issues faced by each group.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Security’s Magic Numbers
When I’ve talked with students, relatives, and friends about computer security, they often questions such as, “Why can’t the bad guys just steal the key?”
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Critical Layer Four
I’ve written several times about the fourth layer of the seven-layer OSI model, the transport layer.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Network Address Translation
NAT (Network Address Translation) has been used for decades by network engineers to serve two primary purposes.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Of Trees and Switches
I have experienced several instances where network managers or technicians have discovered two Ethernet switches connected with more than one cable.
Google Wants to Change TCP. Will It Affect AV/IT Stakeholders?
The new approach may seem like a minor change. But almost everyone is asking the same critical question, “Do I need to change my TCP stack?”
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: QoS
Professionals who work with IP networks often talk about solving problems by using IP quality of service (QoS) settings.
Byte-Sized Lesson In IP/AV: Security of AV Devices On The Network
The security of our AV devices is the leading focus of discussions in the AV industry today.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Real-Time Protocol (RTP)
The Real-time Protocol (RTP) is one of the most widely used protocols in the AV over IP industry.
Byte-Sized Lesson in AV/IP: Mismatched Subnet Mask Issues
One of the most prevalent problems with IP networks occurs when IP subnet masks are incorrect.
AVB: Biamp’s Smart Move
In a recent AV industry blog, a writer stated that Biamp made a “misstep" when it chose AVB over Dante as a primary method of audio transport in their TesiraFORTÉ product line.
Byte-Sized Lesson In AV/IP: L2 Switches/VLANs
This IP lesson will focus on layer two switches, which are almost exclusively Ethernet switches.
