working on a eD user manual. but here goes...
Questions:
1. As I bring multiple 20A service into my garage (to be used exclusively for lights), should the etherDongle be located near these outlets?
you generally want to place the eD somewhere between your network equipment, (broadband router or switch) and where your first active hub will be. it doesn't have to be in the middle, mine sat on my desk near the switch as an example
2. Should the etherDongle case include its own power supply?
the eD has a case, and uses a AC Adapter for it's power
3. Are the activeHubs generally located closer to the RGB strings?
since the active hubs are supplying power to the strings, you would like to get them close to your strong, but don't have to be "right on top of them" the longer the string like a full 128 nodes should use a shorter cable, but you should still get away with a decent size run.
4. Should the active Hub case include its own power supply (up to 800W, single rail 12v) to handle up to 2048 nodes?
a lot of people use a automotive battery box and there plenty of room inside for the power supply. for a FULL active hub, you're looking for a power supply that can provide 80A of 12v power. (single rail power suply is a requirement)
5. Can a passive hub just use the cat5 cable for power IF you don't exceed 128 nodes, or does it still require external power?
the passive hub, blocks powere coming into it. you will need to provide power to the hub outside of the cat5 cable.
I'll have more. THANKS for your assistance.
Richard
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