Smarter Network Design for NDI and Dante – Lessons from Elias Puurunen
By Stephanie R
In his continued testing, Elias Puurunen highlights how proper network design is the key to real-time AV performance. His latest work focuses on optimizing NDI and Dante environments for low latency, consistency, and scalability.
Key Takeaways
- NDI and Dante need dedicated VLANs. Shared traffic leads to dropped frames.
- OS tuning is essential. Neither Windows nor Linux is real-time by default.
- Know your CPU architecture. Managing P-cores and E-cores improves scheduling.
- NDI 6.2 adds monitoring tools. Helps validate network performance and protocols.
- NETGEAR M4250 switches are reliable. If issues arise, it’s rarely the switch.
Elias’s findings reinforce that stable AV-over-IP performance depends on intelligent network design and precise system optimization—not just powerful hardware.
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