Table of Contents
Ethernet Communications Modules, 3rd Edition, Rev. D
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ECOM Network Layouts ..........................................................................................2–11
Network Cabling ......................................................................................................2–13
ECOM Supports Two Standards .............................................................................2–13
10/100BaseT Networks .........................................................................................2–13
10/100BaseT Connections ......................................................................................2–14
UTP Cable .. ..........................................................................................................2–14
10BaseFL Connections ............................................................................................2–14
Fiber Optic Cable ...................................................................................................2–14
Fiber Optic Module ST Connector ..........................................................................2–14
Maximum Number of ECOM Modules on the Network ........................................2–16
Chapter 3 - Configuring ECOMs Using NetEdit3
Installing NetEdit3 ....................................................................................................3–2
Launching NetEdit3 ..................................................................................................3–3
The NetEdit3 Screen.................................................................................................3–3
Adding Network Protocol Support to the NetEdit3 PC ............................................3–4
Using NetEdit3 .........................................................................................................3–5
Ethernet Communication Protocol ...........................................................................3–5
Ethernet Address ......................................................................................................3–6
Module Type, IP Address and ID ..............................................................................3–6
Module Info> General Information ...........................................................................3–7
Module Info> Ethernet Stats .....................................................................................3–7
ECOM Settings .........................................................................................................3–7
ECOM Settings> Configuration> General .................................................................3–8
ECOM Settings> Configuration> Advanced ..............................................................3–9
ECOM Settings> Configuration> Peer to Peer .........................................................3–10
ECOM Settings> Utils>Test CPU Access ..................................................................3–12
ECOM Settings> Firmware .....................................................................................3–12
FileMenu> Live Update ...........................................................................................3–13
F / B / C Columns ..................................................................................................3–13
