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title: "Connection"
canonical: "https://docs.cuesystem.com/space/TSG/494764050/Connection"
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The tapCUE-4 and controlCUE-basic are connected to the same data network, from which both units are also powered by PoE. This configuration requires two data network PoE ports.

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> ℹ️ Both the controller and the touch-screen keypad must be connected to the same PoE network from which they are also powered.