HelixNet | User Guide
16.1.1 The Link-Master
The Link-Master designation serves three main purposes:
1. It facilitates Link-Group membership.
2. It is the owner of configured Role information, meaning that Roles will only persist (be
maintained consistently) if the Link-Master is operational.
3. It is responsible for the synchronization and distribution of both configuration (Roles) and
device availability status throughout the Link-Group.
Notes: Clear-Com recommends that the IP address of the Link-Master is allocated statically.
When allocated by DHCP, the IP address can change. If this happens the Link-Members
will no longer be able to reach the Link-Master device, and Role information may not be
persisted.
Any device can be set to Link-Master or Link-Member. The default setting for HelixNet
linking mode is Link Disabled.
Linked Main Stations need 2–5 Mbps of bandwidth
16.1.2 The Link-Members
HelixNet devices that are not identified as master will have the designation of Link-Member.
Joining a device to a Link-Group requires that device to be set to Link-Member which will prompt
the user to enter the IP address of the Link-Master.
16.2 Device Configuration in the CCM
Note: Any IP connectivity requires an Ethernet or Fiber module fitted to the Main Station.
Once the units have joined a Link-Group, the devices can be configured either directly or by proxy.
The host device is the unit which a browser is currently directed to.
The Home button will always take you to the host device’s configuration page.
Proxy configuration can be accomplished by clicking on any device within the Overview page.
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