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Configuration
3.4 Configuration of interfaces, networks and network nodes
Configuration - DNP3
Configuration Manual, 11/2018, C79000-G8976-C508-01
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First, configure the respective module interface. The subsequently connected WAN network
adopts the most important settings.
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WAN type
Selection of the WAN type of the interface:
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IP-based
Default setting of the Ethernet interface
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Classic WAN
Default setting of a serial interface
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Network type
For IP-based WAN:
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DNP3
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Neutral
For classic WAN:
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Dedicated line
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Dialup network
Note that conventional WAN networks are only supported for TIM modules.
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Network node type
Decides the Network node type of the interface:
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Master station
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Node station
For modules that act as node station, the interfaces are configured as follows:
- Interface in the direction of the master station: "Node station"
- Interface in the direction of the lower-level network: "Master station"
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Station
You will find an illustration in the section Networking of the interfaces (Page 38).
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Modem type
The modem type for connection to the serial interface must be configured for the network
type "Dialup network" and, in the case of the classic TIM modules, also for the network
type "Dedicated line".
The entries have the following meanings:
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MD2
Dedicated line modem (network type "Dedicated line")
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MD3
Modem for analog dialup networks (network type "Dialup network")
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MD4
ISDN modem (network type "Dialup network")