# Connect Ethernet

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The grandMA2 console has two Ethernet ports on its rear panel.

![](/img/grandma2/img_grandma2-ethernet-connector_v3-2-ea08ab.png)

_Location Ethernet ports_

 

## Ethernet Port 1

**Information:**\
The Ethernet port 1 is called eth0 in the grandMA2 software.

**Information:**\
The Ethernet port 1 can be used for the following network protocols:\
\- MA-Net2\
\- ETC Net2\
\- Pathport\
\- sACN\
\- Shownet\
\- Kinet1\
\- CITP\
\- PSN

**Requirement:**\
STP (shielded twisted pair) cable with RJ45 connector, min. Cat 5e.

To connect Ethernet port 1:

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the **Ethernet 1** port.
2. Connect the other end to a suitable switch.
3. Connect other grandMA2 equipment to the switch and turn on the power on the switch.

Ethernet is connected to port 1.

## Ethernet Port 2

**Information:**\
The Ethernet port 2 is called eth1 in the grandMA2 software.

**Information:**\
The Ethernet port 2 can be used for the following network protocols:\
\- Art-Net\
\- CITP

**Information:**\
The IP address is set by default in a 2.x.x.x range. An IP address is required in a 2.x.x.x or 10.x.x.x range for Art-Net.

**Requirement:**\
STP (shielded twisted pair) cable with RJ45 connector, min. Cat 5e.

To connect Ethernet port 2:

1. Connect one end of a Ethernet cable to the **Ethernet 2** port.
2. Connect the other end to a suitable switch.
3. Connect other grandMA2 equipment to the switch and turn on the power on the switch.

Ethernet is connected to port 2.