Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Presented by keithsw1111.

What is a typical show network with E1.31 controllers? How can you bridge together a separate controller network with your regular home network using a Raspberry Pi running Falcon Player?

0:00 Intro
0:08 IPv4 networking basics - IP addresses, subnets and gateways
3:20 Common home network layout example with DHCP
5:58 Simple light show network (separate to home network)
6:50 Advanced light show network (FPP as a network bridge)
12:35 Unicast, Multicast and Broadcast
15:48 E1.31 controllers with built-in 2-port network switches (for daisy chaining)