Why must the MOTOTRBO radio and RadioPro Gateway use different IP subnets?

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The Gateway's Ethernet LAN connection and a MOTOTRBO radio's USB network connection are separate network interfaces. They need non-overlapping IP subnets so the Gateway can route traffic to the correct interface.

Illustrative subnets, not installation defaults. Follow the complete CTI peer-address and ID procedure.
Illustrative subnets, not installation defaults. Follow the complete CTI peer-address and ID procedure. Open full-size diagram

MOTOTRBO's rear-accessory USB connection presents a network link to the Gateway. It is not simply the same LAN extended through another connector. Giving that radio link an address in the Gateway's LAN subnet can make the intended route ambiguous.

Illustrative network separation—not installation defaults
Interface / roleExample subnet
Gateway Ethernet LAN192.168.50.0/24
Voice radio USB network192.168.10.0/24
Separate data-revert radio USB network192.168.20.0/24

The example shows separation only; it does not specify the complete radio/USB peer addresses or replace CTI's addressing procedure. With supported data-revert radios, use separate subnets as directed, keep the voice-radio address lower than the data-revert addresses, and follow the guide's radio-ID pairing rules. Radio IDs and IP addresses are different identifiers.

Have the radio-system programmer and network administrator coordinate the plan. Retain the existing settings and select unused networks that do not overlap the LAN, VPN or other connected networks. A production LAN or radio address should not be changed solely to match this example.

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