Ethernet Communications Modules, 3rd Edition, Rev. D
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Chapter 3: Configuring ECOMs Using NetEdit3
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Adding Network Protocol Support to the NetEdit3 PC
You may have already set up your PC with selected networking protocols for Ethernet
communications. If not, you will need to select the protocols now for communication with the
Ethernet modules. We strongly recommend that you include the IPX protocol. For Windows
2000, go from My Computer on your Windows desktop to Control Panel. Double click on
Network and Dial- up Connections, then double click on the desired Network Device to see
the installed Protocols. If IPX is not listed among the protocols already loaded, add it now by
clicking on the Install button. For Windows XP, go from Start>Settings>Control Panel. The
steps are the same as Windows 2000 from this point.
Add the TCP/IP protocol if it is necessary for your application. The TCP/IP selection will give
you support for the UDP/IP protocol. Also, add the IPX protocol if it is not already active.
NOTE:
We strongly recommend you load IPX protocol on your PC for the connection from your PC to
the ethernet modules. Use UDP/IP in your application, if required, but also add IPX to your list of active
protocols. Having IPX loaded on your PC gives you a backup for troubleshooting communication problems.
