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All information about the product and available accessories at a glance.
Network configuration
You can configure different network modes for the TC Bar using the control software Sennheiser Control Cockpit and thus adapt the device to the existing network structure.
Danger of network loops
A network loop occurs when a network has more than one active path that takes information from the same source to the same destination.

Product information
All information about the product and available accessories at a glance.
- Application scenarios
  The TeamConnect Bar (TC Bar) is an all-in-one conference system for small to medium-sized meeting rooms.
- Mounting options
  This chapter provides you with an overview of the available options for mounting the TC Bar.
- Connectivity
  The TC Bar features numerous connections and connection interfaces.
- Operating modes
  The TC Bar can be used either as a stand-alone solution in the meeting room or as a networked conference system in an existing network structure.
- Network configuration
  You can configure different network modes for the TC Bar using the control software Sennheiser Control Cockpit and thus adapt the device to the existing network structure.
  - Single domain mode
  - Dual domain mode
    In this mode, the Sennheiser Control Cockpit and Dante controller are in different networks and have different outgoing IP addresses. Outgoing data packages are tagged as VLAN (virtual local area network).
  - Split mode
  - Danger of network loops
    A network loop occurs when a network has more than one active path that takes information from the same source to the same destination.
- Dante® features
  With the integrated Dante® Embedded Platform (DEP), the TC Bar enables integration of media and control over the entire AV system via a single IP network.
- Enhanced audio and video coverage
  The TC Bar is an audio and video conference system that can be used not only as an independent stand-alone solution but also as a unit in a networked system via the Sennheiser Control Cockpit software.
- Status information about energy consumption
  According to the ecological design requirements of Directive 2009/125/EC on products relevant to energy consumption, the TC Bar complies with the following standard(s) or document(s): Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826.
- Third-party access
  You can enable third-party access in the Control Cockpit to operate the TC Bar via an API.
- Licenses
  All valid licenses for the product TeamConnect Bar.

Danger of network loops

A network loop occurs when a network has more than one active path that takes information from the same source to the same destination.

The information runs in loops and is amplified via the additional path instead of stopping at the destination. Network loops can cause slow, irregular Internet connections or network failures.

Network loops can arise in particular through improper connection of the TC Bar M.

Always make sure to connect the TC Bar M to two different networks that do not run through a common switch. Otherwise, there is a danger of a network loop occurring.

Examples

Both cables coming from the two connections of the TC Bar M are inserted into the same network switch.
- Always make sure to connect the TC Bar M to two different networks that do not run through a common switch:
  - Ethernet I: Sennheiser Control Cockpit network
  - Ethernet II: Dante® network
Both ends of an Ethernet cable are connected to the same router.
- Remove the Ethernet cable.