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= Networking =
  
:* '''[[Essential things to know before you start]]'''
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Reliable networking is the foundation of every modern animated lighting display. Whether using Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or a combination of both, a properly designed network ensures that controllers receive lighting data accurately and on time.
  
:* '''[[Networking 101]]'''  (with thanks to frederic)
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This section contains articles covering networking concepts, hardware, and communication methods commonly used in holiday lighting displays. Topics range from basic networking principles for beginners to advanced subjects such as Streaming ACN (E1.31), Falcon Player (FPP), and wireless controller communications.
  
:* '''[[Controlling FPP from Vixen3]]''' by mwestling
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== Getting Started ==
  
:* '''[[Streaming ACN over WiFi]]''' by Jon Chuchla
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If you are new to networking, begin with these articles:
  
:* '''[[What is a Router and what does it do?]]'''
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* '''[[Essential things to know before you start]]'''
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* '''[[Networking 101]]''' (with thanks to frederic)
  
:* '''[[ESP8266 Wireless Communication]]'''
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== Falcon Player ==
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* '''[[Controlling FPP from Vixen3]]''' by mwestling
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== Wireless Networking ==
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* '''[[Streaming ACN over WiFi]]''' by Jon Chuchla
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* '''[[ESP8266 Wireless Communication]]'''
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== Network Hardware ==
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* '''[[What is a Router and what does it do?]]'''

Revision as of 08:40, 23 July 2026

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Networking

Reliable networking is the foundation of every modern animated lighting display. Whether using Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or a combination of both, a properly designed network ensures that controllers receive lighting data accurately and on time.

This section contains articles covering networking concepts, hardware, and communication methods commonly used in holiday lighting displays. Topics range from basic networking principles for beginners to advanced subjects such as Streaming ACN (E1.31), Falcon Player (FPP), and wireless controller communications.

Getting Started

If you are new to networking, begin with these articles:

Falcon Player

Wireless Networking

Network Hardware