Social Media WireLists53 350pxBack in Wire List #42,we discussed connecting to Wireless Designer over a network. Since then, we have received several calls and questions regarding network switch connections with Dante and Wireless Designer.

The first thing to remember is that Dante configures itself; it is literally plug and play. The following instructions, which are the same for Mac and PC, configure Dante to interface through the switch and communicate with Wireless Designer. We use a DSQD for our example, but you can set up other Dante-enabled receivers with this process as well:


  1. Wire-Lists #52 – Compensating for RF-Heavy Environments With Antenna Amplification
  2. Wire-Lists #51 – Expanding Channel Capacity for Systems in Larger Facilities Using Zones in Wireless Designer
  3. Wire-Lists #50 – 3 Steps to Updating your Receiver’s EEPROM
  4. Wire-Lists #49 – Decoding Designators on Lectrosonics Transmitters
  5. Wire-Lists #48 – 19 Easy Steps to Replacing Your SR Keypad
  6. Wire-Lists #47 – 3 Suggestions and Two Strategies for Wideband Frequency Band Planning with Bag Systems
  7. Wire-Lists #46 – Leveraging Encryption With the 4 Key Policies
  8. Wire-Lists #45 – Three Easy Steps to Setting Compatibility Modes and IR Sync in Lectrosonics Receivers
  9. Wire-Lists #44 – Improved Frequency and Phase Response With Our New Wireless Systems
  10. Wire-Lists #43 – Connecting to Wireless Designer Through A Personal Network: 
The Mac version
  11. Wire-Lists #42 – Connecting To Wireless Designer Through A Personal Network, Using A Router or a Switch
  12. Wire-Lists #41 – 7 Easy Steps to Streaming Online with Lectrosonics Duet
  13. Wire-Lists #40 – Two Steps To Free A Trapped TA-5 Connector
  14. Wire-Lists #39: Distancing with Dante
  15. Wire-Lists #38: Solo Use of the Walk Test Recorder in Wireless Designer in 5 Easy Steps
  16. Wire-Lists #37: Custom Tuning Ranges + 4 Other Cool Things in Wireless Designer
  17. Wire-Lists #36: Additional Tricks for Gain Staging Transmitters and Receivers with Recorders - Part 2
  18. Wire-Lists #35: Two Pros Share Tricks for Gain Staging Transmitters and Receivers with Recorders – Part 1
  19. Wire-Lists #34: A Quick Primer on Setting Audio Input Gain On Wireless Mic Transmitters
  20. Wire-Lists #33: Hey! What's That Sound?
  21. Wire-Lists #32: 4 Quick Tips for Antenna Performance
  22. Wire-Lists #31: Improving Signal to Noise Ratios with PF25 Filters
  23. Wire-Lists #30: Maintaining Social Distancing With Dante-Enabled Equipment
  24. Wire-Lists #29: 4 Tips to Improving Your Wireless Signal To Noise Ratio
  25. Wire-Lists #28: Five Tips for Troubleshooting Wireless Mics
  26. Wire-Lists #27: Advice for Navigating The Block 19/470 Overlap
  27. Wire-Lists #26: Developing Sanitation Protocols for Lav Work:
  28. Wire-Lists #25: 5 Best Practices and Tips for Creating An Online Worship Experience
  29. Wire-Lists #24: Making A Coaxial Dipole Antenna With 6 Items, In 8 Easy Steps
  30. Wire-Lists #23: Phantom Power with M2Rs and Other Receivers, plus 6 Best Practices
  31. Wire-Lists #22: 5 Steps To Getting The Most Out Of The Broadcast Loop
  32. Wire-Lists#21: The #1 Way To Get Flawless Wedding Video Sound With MTCR
  33. Wire-Lists#20: Equipment Disinfection
  34. Wire-Lists#19: ETSI standards, 75 and 50 kHz Deviation for Transmitters, and You
  35. Wire-Lists#18: Everything You Need To Know About Firmware Updates: Part 3
  36. Wire-Lists#17: Everything You Need To Know About Firmware Updates: Part 2
  37. Wire-Lists#16: Everything You Need To Know About Firmware Updates: Part 1
  38. Wire-Lists#15: 4 Things To Check Before We Fix Your Equipment
  39. Wire-Lists#14: My Transmitter Took A Bath! Now What? 5 Steps To Help (plus a bonus tip).
  40. Wire-Lists#13: Three HM Transmitter Hacks (aka “MacGyvers”) for Desperate Situations
  41. Wire-Lists#12: Popular Receiver Antenna Combos
  42. Wire-Lists#11: Popular Transmitter Antenna Combos
  43. Wire-Lists#10: 1 Tip to Identify Types, and 9 Ways To Prevent Wireless Mic RF Drop-Outs
  44. Wire-Lists#9: Three Wireless Designer Tips and Tricks
  45. Wire-Lists#8: Why Are You Holding Your Mic Like That? The Dos and Don’ts of RF Attenuation
  46. Wire-Lists#7: Cold Weather Care for Transmitters, Mics and Receivers
  47. Wire-Lists#6: Preventing Pogo Pin Failure In Your SSM
  48. Wire-Lists#5: 4 Ways to Mangle Your Mic
  49. Wire-Lists#4: SM Transmitter Cleaning – Tips for Battery Doors and 5-Pin Jacks
  50. Wire-Lists#3: Lessons On Battery Care For The Long Ranger
  51. Wire-Lists#2: My Transmitter Doesn’t Work! Three Things To Check
  52. Wire-Lists#1: The 4 Don’ts for Preventing Sick Transmitters