Chapter 2
Setup and Configuration
NI CVS-1450 Series User Manual
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Connecting the CVS-1450 Device to the Development Computer
The development computer communicates with the CVS-1450 device over
an Ethernet connection. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect from the
network port to the CVS-1450 device.
Note
If you are
not
connecting through a network, use an Ethernet crossover cable to
connect the CVS-1450 device directly to the development computer.
To connect the CVS-1450 device to the development computer, refer to
Figure 2-5 while completing the following steps:
1.
Verify that the development computer is connected to the network and
is powered on.
2.
Using a standard CAT-5 Ethernet cable, connect from the network port
to the Ethernet port on the CVS-1450 device.
3.
Using a standard CAT-5 Ethernet cable, connect from the network port
to the Ethernet port on the development computer.
Figure 2-5.
Ethernet Connection
1
Standard Ethernet Cable Connecting from the CVS-1450 Device to an Ethernet Hub
2
Standard Ethernet Cable Connecting from an Ethernet Hub to the Development Computer
3
Ethernet Hub or Other Network Port
3
1
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