What is the best initial step to bring up a redundant Dante network online?

Bringing the primary network online first is crucial in establishing a redundant Dante network. The primary network serves as the main path for audio traffic and control data. By starting with the primary network, you can ensure that all devices are properly configured and communicating as expected before introducing redundancy.

In a redundant setup, the secondary network acts as a backup to the primary. Therefore, if the secondary network were to come online first, there may be potential issues with device configurations or timing that could lead to synchronization problems when both networks are active. Starting with the primary allows for systematic testing and confirmation that all devices are functioning properly before enabling the redundancy.

This approach ensures that any troubleshooting or adjustments can be made without complications from the secondary network being active. Once the primary network is fully operational, you can seamlessly integrate the secondary network for redundancy, which enhances system reliability and flexibility.