Introduction

1. About Yamaha LAN Monitor

The Yamaha LAN Monitor provides information on Yamaha switches, and is used to monitor and control connected devices on your computer.

The main functions are as follows.

  • You can detect the network topology and visualize the entire network.

  • The port status, bandwidth, and power supply status of Yamaha switches can be viewed.

  • You can monitor the status of each Dante-enabled device that exists on the network.

  • You can also access Dante Controller with a single click, and unify the Dante network from a single computer.

  • You can confirm the presence of network cameras (for emergency monitoring) and other devices.

  • By registering the destination URL, you can access a terminal’s GUI (such as a network camera) with a single click.

  • Stopping and restarting the power supply from a Yamaha PoE switch to automatically/manually restart devices connected to a Yamaha PoE switch.

  • You can open the Web GUI of a Yamaha switch on the network to view or edit its settings.

  • You can view and change the settings of SWX2110/SWX2110P series devices that are not equipped with Web GUI.

  • The snapshot function is useful for automatically testing network abnormalities or troubleshooting.

  • You can update the firmware of your Yamaha switch, and import or export the CONFIG file for your Yamaha switch or Yamaha wireless LAN access point.

  • You can assign identification labels to each device.

  • The Yamaha LAN Monitor software is the follow up to the Yamaha Audio Network Monitor. Yamaha LAN Monitor can load snapshots and labels saved in Yamaha Audio Network Monitor.

2. Conventions used in this guide

2.1. Trademarks

  • Dante is a trademark of Audinate.

  • macOS, Finder, and LaunchPad are the trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

  • The company names and product names in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

2.2. Terminology

L2MS（Layer2 Management Service）

A system for managing Yamaha network devices at the layer 2 level

Manager

The L2MS manager device (Yamaha LAN Monitor, Yamaha switch, etc.)

Agent

  • Yamaha switch

  • Yamaha wireless LAN access point

Device

  • Dante-enabled device

  • Computer, etc.

Snapshot

Status of connected devices which is saved within the Yamaha LAN Monitor

Snapshot file

A file storing snapshots

2.3. Guide Content

  • The software and this document are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Copying or modifying the software or reproduction of this document, by any means, whether in whole or in part, is expressly forbidden without the written consent of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Yamaha Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of the software and this document.

  • The software and this document may be revised and updated without prior notice.

  • This software is not guaranteed to work with a touch-panel.

  • Illustrations of product screens that appear in this document are for instructional purposes.

  • Descriptions provided in this document are based on operations and screens used in macOS 10.14.

3. Steps to use the software

1

Compare the operating requirements for Yamaha LAN Monitor with your computer’s operating environment.

Software operating requirements

2

Install Yamaha LAN Monitor.

Installation

3

Configure network settings on your computer.

Network settings on the computer

4. Software operating requirements

OS

macOS 10.13.x / 10.14.x / 10.15.x / 11.x / 12.x / 13.x

CPU

Intel Core family processor, Apple silicon with Rosetta 2 installed

Storage

200 MB or more free space (not including the Dante Controller)

Display

Resolution: 1280 x 800 or higher

Other

Mouse or other pointing device
Ethernet (This will not work via wireless LAN.)

The operating requirements listed above are for Yamaha LAN Monitor version 1.9.3.
Refer to the following URL for the latest information on the current version of the software and operating requirements.
http://www.yamaha.com/products/en/network/
https://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Depending on the computer you’re using, the operating requirements might be greater than listed above.
This software requires one or more L2MS-compatible Yamaha switches or Yamaha wireless LAN access points to be found on the network.
Note that this software will not function until an L2MS-compatible Yamaha switch or Yamaha wireless LAN access point is found.

5. Notes

Notes regarding device detection

  • Switches made by another manufacturer and agents and devices that are subordinate to a router made by another manufacturer cannot be shown correctly.

  • Devices that are connected to a switch made by another manufacturer are shown as devices connected to the immediately previous agent. However, depending on the structure of the network, it might not be possible to show them.

  • Do not connect any L2MS managers other than Yamaha LAN Monitor on the network. Also, only one Yamaha LAN Monitor can be used in the same network.

  • Connect Yamaha LAN Monitor directly to the agent. If there is a device other than the agent between Yamaha LAN Monitor and the agent, the terminal or agent may not be recognized correctly.

Notes regarding SWX2100/SWR2100P series PoE switch detection

When an SWX2100/SWR2100P series PoE switch is detected, power will also be supplied to PoE receiving devices connected to ports not configured to supply power.

Notes regarding the power supply interruption function for the Yamaha PoE switch

Turn off the power supply interruption function for the Yamaha PoE switch when updating the firmware version of a PoE receiving device which is supplied power from the Yamaha PoE switch. Turn this function back on when the firmware update process is complete. The power supply interruption function may interrupt the power supply while updating firmware.
Interrupting the power supply may prevent the firmware update process from completing normally, possibly making the device unusable. To turn off the power supply interruption function for the Yamaha PoE switch, clear the Keepalive check box in the“Connected Devices” view.

For details, refer to the description provided for the Keepalive check box in the list (❷) for the “Connected Devices” view.

Notes regarding an agent with the stack function enabled

Management of an agent, whose stack function has been enabled and the firmware revision is of the following, is not supported.
Note that, even though detection is possible, correct information cannot be displayed.

  • SWX3200-28GT/52GT Rev.4.00.15 or earlier

  • SWX2310-28GT/52GT Rev.2.04.01 or earlier

  • SWR2310-28GT Rev.2.04.01 or earlier

  • SWX2310P-28GT Rev.2.02.14 or earlier

Notes on printing and print preview of the “Whole map”

Depending on the number of terminals displayed on the Whole map and the execution environment of this software, the “Whole map” may not be printed or previewed correctly.
Such issues may be avoided by changing the “Preview size” of the “Whole map” to “A6.”
For details, refer to the description of the preview size of the “Whole map” described in the list (❼) for the “Basic Settings” dialog box.
The maximum number of units that can be supported to print with this software is the number of units that can be printed when the preview size is set to A6.

Notes regarding detection of Dante-enabled devices

If the network adapter selection has been changed after starting Yamaha LAN Monitor, Dante-enabled devices may not be detected. If Dante-enabled devices cannot be detected, restart Yamaha LAN Monitor.
Also, in the environment where Dante Controller has been installed, select the network adapter in Dante Controller appropriately and then start Yamaha LAN Monitor.

Notes regarding when using macOS10.15.x or later

In macOS10.15.x or later, do not turn off Wi-Fi.
If Wi-Fi is off, Yamaha LAN Monitor cannot detect the network adapter.