Nobeltec InSight Radar 2, Installer'S Manual

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Determining Desired Box Connection type
The IR2 Radar connects to the PC through the Control Box using an Ethernet type
connection. The PC must have a network interface card (NIC) which looks like
an oversized phone connector (RJ-45) on the back of most laptops and desktop
computers. Ethernet networks are standard in the PC industry and supplies such as
cabling, routers and Network Interface Cards (NIC) are widely available.
There is a list of terms that will help make sense of the connection process:
IP Address Internet Protocol host address usually represented in dotted
decimal notation. The IR2 has a default IP address when not
connected to router/hub of 192.168.0.1. When connected
through a router/hub, the IP address is assigned by that router/
hub (which acts as a DHCP server).
MAC Address Media Access Control is the HW address of a device.
DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol for
automating and facilitating the communication of computers
that use TCP/IP. Any network running with IR2 must have a
DHCP server (typically served by the router/hub.)
Router/ Hub A device which forwards data packets between networks or
devices within a network. Router/hubs that work with IR2 must
be setup as a DHCP server. Some Router/hubs can also send
data over a wireless protocol called 802.11g (or faster).
Ethernet A type of networking technology for local area networks.
NIC Network Interface Card. This device contains an Ethernet port
and are most typically built onto the PC motherboard.
Patch Cable An Ethernet male to male cable intended to connect devices
to a network hub/router. In a PC network with a router, patch
cables are likely the only cable used. Patch cables are not
included with the IR2 but are available at any electronics store.
Cross-over Cable An Ethernet male to male cable used to connect devices
directly to a PC. A crossover cable is included with the IR2.
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol is a set of
communication protocols developed for the Internet in the
1970’s by the US DoD to get data from one network device to
another and is widely used for PC network connections.
As a summary to the terms above:
The IR2 Radar is either assigned an IP address or if necessary uses its default
IP address to communicate via TCP/IP over an Ethernet network. Facilitating
this communication might be a router or hub which allows greater flexibility and
expansion within the network.
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