INSTALLATION
ETHERNET PROTOCOL
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ETHERNET PROTOCOL
Ethernet is a network protocol complying with IEEE Standard
802.3. It is a CSMA/CD protocol (with no token). All devices on
the ethernet network listen to the data transmissions. When
the line is open, a device with a message to send can transmit
at a rate of up to ten megahertz. The ethernet link supports
DECnet and TCP/IP protocol.
Refer to the DEC AlphaStation 255 model 233
User Informa-
tion
instruction shipped with the OIS console and to
in this instruction for more information.
ETHERNET CONFIGURATIONS
Follow these ethernet configuration rules closely to correctly
set up the network.
•
An ethernet message can pass through up to two repeaters
or network bridges before it reaches its destination.
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Ethernet networks require a terminator at each end of the
cable.
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The figures in this section are guidelines. Each network
may require changes due to hardware or application.
NOTE: Be careful using hardware from more than one manufac-
turer. Similar parts can have different specifications that can limit
performance.
Figure 3-22. IIVTE0 Video Diagnostics
and Start-Up Terminal
RS-232-C
PORT 2
RS-232-C
PORT 1
ETHERNET
PORT
TP80641A
IIVTE0
CABLE AND ADAPTER
SUPPLIED WITH TERMINAL
