Overview DXLink Fiber
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Instruction Manual – DXLink Fiber Transmitters and Receivers
Quick Reference Table 2 – Modes for Handling Addressing/Networking
Mode
Description
IP Addressing Mode
IP Addressing Mode refer to network connection settings. By default, all network connection
settings are turned OFF.
Static IP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to one stable IP address the unit will use
continuously.
DHCP Mode
:
• This mode configures the network connection to choose a new IP address for each network
session.
To enable network capability, see “Network Configuration” on page 65.
ID Mode
ID (Identify) Mode refers to the protocol for enabling a user to establish device addresses. This
Mode, accessible through NetLinx Studio, places the entire system on hold while it waits for an
event from a NetLinx device in the named system (e.g., pressing the ID Pushbutton on the TX
or RX). For further information, see “Assign a Device Address (ID Mode)” on page 69.
Ethernet Mode
Ethernet Mode refers to the LAN configuration settings.
Auto Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to discover its own settings based on the network it is
connected to.
Speed/Duplex Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to calculate its speed as either 10 or 100 and to
communicate in either half- or full-duplex.
Ethernet Mode discovery and configuration information is available through Telnet commands.
For further information, see “Establishing a Terminal Connection Via Telnet” on page 104.
Master Connection
Mode
Master Connection Mode refers to the modes of communication used for connection to the
Master as specified via the SET CONNECTION Telnet command.
Auto Mode:
• This mode utilizes TCP communication. It looks for a matching System Number and attempts
to come on line with the first Master it sees with that System Number.
TCP URL Mode:
• TCP; the Master is specified via URL.
UDP URL Mode:
• UDP; the Master is specified via URL.
NDP Mode (Default):
• UDP; utilizes the NDP binding process to assign the DXLink Fiber unit (the physical device) to
a Master (or Virtual Master) via NetLinx Studio. Once bound, communications are conducted
via UDP.
For further information, see “Master Connection Modes” on page 119.
IR SEND_COMMAND
Mode
Ethernet Mode refers to the LAN configuration settings.
Auto Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to discover its own settings based on the network it is
connected to.
Speed/Duplex Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to calculate its speed as either 10 or 100 and to
communicate in either half- or full-duplex.
Ethernet Mode discovery and configuration information is available through Telnet commands.
For further information, see “Establishing a Terminal Connection Via Telnet” on page 104.
