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Network guide
This document is intended for system integrators and room planners and serves as a planning guide for the network integration of the TeamConnect Bar (TC Bar) in a room.
Best practice
Configuring network settings
Activating third-party access
The TC Bar can be accessed by third-party applications via a media control protocol.

Knowledge base
Central hub for information, resources, and guides with further content on the product and/or service.
- Cloud connectivity guide
  This document provides AV /IT professionals with step-by-step guidance on enabling cloud connectivity for Sennheiser devices and preparing them for integration with Sennheiser DeviceHub, Sennheiser's cloud-based device management platform.
- Audio/video application guide
  This guide provides technical guidance for planning, configuring, and operating TeamConnect Bar systems in audio/video conferencing environments.
- Network guide
  This document is intended for system integrators and room planners and serves as a planning guide for the network integration of the TeamConnect Bar (TC Bar) in a room.
  - Requirements
  - Control software
    The TC Bar can be operated and managed through multiple Sennheiser control applications.
  - Network modes
    To integrate the TC Bar into an existing network structure and control it, use one of the provided control software from Sennheiser such as Sennheiser Device Hub, the Local Web UI, or Sennheiser Control Cockpit.
  - Network availability and extensions
  - Best practice
    - Configuring network settings
      - Selecting network mode
        First, the network mode must be selected in the control software.
      - Activating Dante® protocols
        You can enable a digital audio network protocol over Ethernet for routing and synchronization of Dante-compatible devices using the Dante Controller software.
      - Activating tagged VLAN (Dante® network)
        A VLAN (virtual local area network) separates a physical network into partial networks. As a result, you can set up several virtual networks from a physically existent switch port (such as the Dante® network and control software network).
      - Activating third-party access
        The TC Bar can be accessed by third-party applications via a media control protocol.
      - Activating the continuous Dante® stream
        This function enables the continuous transmission of microphone streams over Dante®.
      - Enabling Dante® speaker output
        Route audio to external Dante® speakers and disable the device's internal speakers.
    - Designing and configuring Dante® network
      Dante® AV-over-IP is based on common IT standards, enabling Dante® to run alongside data traffic on networks comprised of readily available conventional switches and cabling.
  - Ports and protocols
  - Trouble shooting
- Cybersecurity white paper
  This white paper aims to provide IT professionals with an in-depth understanding of the TC Bar, its components, and its security features.
- FAQ
  The most frequent questions and answers summarized in a chapter.

Activating third-party access

The TC Bar can be accessed by third-party applications via a media control protocol.

To do this, third-party access must be activated in the control software and protected using a password.

Please refer to the media control protocol for the TC Bar to obtain the complete range of functions and list of methods that can be called up. The general description for using third-party applications and product-specific API documentation can be found on the API documentation for Sennheiser products website (3rd Party API for Sennheiser products).

To activate third-party access:

Open your control software and navigate to:

Local Web UI	Access & Security.
DeviceHub	Devices > TC Bar > Network.
Control Cockpit	Devices > TC Bar > Access.

In the field 3rd Party Access, click on:
In the field Access, set the switch to Activated (Control Cockpit only).
Assign an access password, which is requested by a media control system during device authentication.
Please note that the new password must meet the following requirements:
- At least ten characters
- One lowercase letter (a...z)
- One uppercase letter (A...Z)
- One number (0...9)
- One special character (!#$%&()*+,- ./:;<=>?@[]^_{|}~)
- Maximum length: 64 characters
Click OK to save the settings.

Third-party access has been activated.