MKS Instruments UK Ltd
Microvision2 Hardware Manual – SP101015.102 August 2010
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7. Connecting to the Ethernet Port
Before connecting a cat5 patch lead to the socket marked “ETHERNET” please take the time to read
through the following sections.
If the Microvision2
is to be installed on your company network, then there are a number of different network
configurations that must be considered before you continue.
There are four main network technologies employed in the distribution of network addresses (IP addresses)
to network devices, the Microvision2
can be configured to use any of the following:
Auto-IP
A mechanism where in the absence of a DHCP or BOOTP server on the network, network entities can
obtain their unique IP addresses by a process of arbitration between devices. If a DHCP or BOOTP server
is present on the network, Auto-IP will obtain an IP address from the server.
DHCP
Short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a server running on the network is responsible for assigning
dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network.
BOOTP
Short for Bootstrap Protocol, an Internet protocol that enables a diskless workstation to discover its own IP
address and the IP address of a BOOTP server on the network.
Static
Each address is issued manually to each device by the network administrator.
By default the Microvision2
is configured for Auto-IP which is by far the simplest method if you are new to
networking, or are installing the Microvision2
into an existing Auto-IP or DHCP network.
If you intend to connect a Microvision2 to an existing network, then you must consult your IT
Specialist for advice on how the network assigns IP addresses.
Do not continue until you are certain of your network configuration
The following sections describe the different network connection options available to the user when
installing the Microvision2
RGA.
