Networked Audiovisual Systems

Published with InfoComm International, Networked AV Systems discusses the essential information AV and IT professionals need to know when working with network-driven equipment and processes. Each chapter features diagrams, photos, notes, chapter reviews, and end-of-chapter questions with in-depth explanations. In accordancewith InfoComm's performance standards for the AV industry as they relate to networking, this book serves as both an on-the-job reference and a study tool for the Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) exams.

Networked AV Systems covers:

• Network classifications, topologies, architectures, andstandards
• Layers of a network
• Bandwidth, encoding, and transport
• Network building blocks
• Designing a network for AV systems
• Ethernet and AVB
• Network addressing
• Subnetting: networking AV devices together
• Protocols, ports, and documenting AV devices
• Audio and video streaming
• Digital signage
• Conferencing
• Secure remote management and monitoring
• Service level agreements
• Network security
• Troubleshooting networked systems

Brad Grimes is Senior Writer/Editor for InfoComm International, an Adjunct Faculty member of InfoComm University, and the former editor of Pro AV magazine. He has been writing about technology for more than 20 years, including positions covering IT for Ziff Davis, International Data Group, and Post Newsweek Tech Media (now 1105 Government Information Group).

InfoComm International is the leading nonprofit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide. Founded in 1939, the association offers industry expertise and market research serving press and others seeking information about the industry. Through activities that include tradeshows, education, certification, government relations, outreach and information services, InfoComm promotes the industry and enhances members' ability to conduct business successfully and competently.