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20 • Hardware Overview NWE-IP User Guide (v5.0)
2. Gb1 Ethernet Port
This standard 10/100/1000 Base-TXRJ45 connector is used to connect the NWE-IP to your facility network.
This connector is required to bridge the external Ethernet network to the local communication bus for monitoring
and controlling the NWE-IP using DashBoard. This port is also used for software upgrades.
3. Gb2 Ethernet Port
This port is not implemented.
4. USB Port(s)
Use each port to connect a keyboard and mouse if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial
Ethernet setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-IP static IP address outside of DashBoard.
5. NET1 Port
The NET1 port is populated with a standard 10/100/1000 Base-TXRJ45 module from the factory. This port
enables the NWE-IP to communicate with your PTP Grandmaster and act as a transmitter/receiver for network
streams.
6. NET2 Port
The NET2 port is populated with a standard 10/100/1000 Base-TXRJ45 module from the factory. This port
enables protection switching as per SMPTE ST 2022-7.
7, 8 Power Supplies
The NWE-IP comes standard with two power supplies.