Running an S3 and being hardwired to internet

[DavidKmusic]

Thanks in advance for any help. I've searched around a little but can't yet find an answer. Before I buy an S3 I want to make sure my studio computer can still get online. I'm running a Radar Studio which is a system that utilizes a Windows computer. So I'm running Win 8 with PT 11.3.2. I'm currently using the computers ethernet port to be hardwired online since my WIFI router is at the opposite end of the building. I understand that I may be able to add a PCI or PCIe ethernet card to the machine to run both the S3 and be online, but I was wondering about a switch or hub that would be easier and not involve any new cards. I apologize, I've been a Mac guy for decades and this system has me back on a Win machine and I'm a bit lost in general.

Thank you

[Kyle Splittgerber]

You can buy a simple switch (4-5 ports) then connect that to S3, cable for Internet, and PC. Note, that won't support AVB audio though. But, I'm guessing that's irrelevant in your case since you have a Radar system.

[DavidKmusic]

Thanks Kyle,
Any hub recommended? Yes, not set up with an AVB interface now. Is there a workaround for that I assume for people who need their ethernet port for online access but want to use Eucon gear?

[mattrixx]

It can happily all work together, sans the AVB as Kyle mentioned.

[Kyle Splittgerber]

Originally Posted by DavidKmusic

Thanks Kyle,
Any hub recommended? Yes, not set up with an AVB interface now. Is there a workaround for that I assume for people who need their ethernet port for online access but want to use Eucon gear?

Don't buy a hub. Buy a switch. You don't have to buy anything expensive. I'd just check Amazon reviews, etc.

Not sure I understand your workaround question. Setup I mentioned above allows for both EUCON and Internet access.

[DavidKmusic]

Originally Posted by Kyle Splittgerber

Don't buy a hub. Buy a switch. You don't have to buy anything expensive. I'd just check Amazon reviews, etc.

Not sure I understand your workaround question. Setup I mentioned above allows for both EUCON and Internet access.

Sorry, I was asking about a workaround for AVB audio - for future reference. But that's not important right now. Thank you

[DavidKmusic]

Originally Posted by Kyle Splittgerber

Don't buy a hub. Buy a switch. You don't have to buy anything expensive. I'd just check Amazon reviews, etc.

Not sure I understand your workaround question. Setup I mentioned above allows for both EUCON and Internet access.

Thanks again Kyle. Just to clarify. I am running PT 11 on Windows 8. I'm reading some confusing posts online - I can use the S3 with a windows machine right?