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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

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.

Single domain mode

The Sennheiser Control Cockpit is in the same network as the Dante controller.

This mode is generally used if you want to use both the controller (from Sennheiser or a third-party provider) and Dante® on the same physical port with only one available IP in the same network. To set up both configurations, you need the Sennheiser Control Cockpit for the control network and the Dante controller for other routed Sennheiser devices.

Use this mode if you want to:

Configure both the Dante® and the control network using a switch
Use only one IP for both networks
Control both networks using a single network connection of the TC Bar.

Simplified network diagram for the TC Bar S:

The TC Bar S has only one network connection and can provide only a combined data flow for Dante® and the control using a switch.

Simplified network diagram for the TC Bar M:

The TC Bar M has two network ports that share one IP in this mode.

One port can be used to control the bar via the network using the Dante controller and using the Cockpit Control directly via a switch. The other port serves to connect routed Sennheiser devices using the Dante controller (e.g., TCC M).

Any connected enhancements can be managed using the Dante controller and the Control Cockpit because the TC Bar M forwards the signals using the integrated switch.

To keep the second Ethernet connection of the TC Bar free, the enhanced Sennheiser products can also be connected using the network switch. Always make sure to connect the TC Bar M to two different networks that do not run through a common switch (see Danger of network loops). Otherwise, there is a danger of a network loop occurring.