This video covers the different network interfaces of the Waved hub and how it communicates with other devices and the internet. The Hub is responsible for gathering data from sensors, sending commands to the sound system, receiving commands from online users, and logging data to an online database. Several network interfaces are used to perform these functions. Specifically, an ethernet, a Wi-Fi and a Zigbee network interface. All of these interfaces will be covered in this video.

Firstly, the Waved Hub is connected to one or many Waved sensors via a Zigbee network. Zigbee is a low-powered and low-bandwidth network designed for wireless devices in close proximity to each other. The Zigbee network is a mesh network, so each device in the network has the possibility to act as a router for other devices that want to connect to the network. Since the Zigbee network requires devices to be close to each other, the Waved Hub needs to be placed within, or close to the area where the Waved sensors are located.

Secondly, the communication between the Waved Hub and the sound system is usually done via an ethernet connection. It can in some cases be done over Wi-Fi as well, but ethernet is the preferred and most commonly used interface. The Hub has one ethernet port which can be used to connect to the audio processor.

Finally, the Hub needs to be connected to the internet to both receive commands from app users and log data. This can be done either via ethernet or Wi-Fi, but ethernet is preferred because of enhanced stability and connection quality. If the Hub’s ethernet port is already used to connect to the audio network, one should make sure that this network has internet access as well. If the audio network doesn’t have internet access, the option to connect it to another network with internet access should be explored. Connecting the Hub to the internet via Wi-Fi should only be done when connecting via ethernet is either impossible or highly impractical.

Considering all of the communication and network requirements of the Waved Hub, it should ideally be installed where all of them can be met. This means that it should be placed in close proximity to the Zigbee network of the sensors, and near a connection point where it can connect to both the processor and the internet. If all three communication lines are stable and connected, and the Hub has access to power, it is most likely placed in a good location.