EOTec 2104 User Manual
Ring Configurations
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Ring Configurations
This chapter describes various topologies you can configure with EOTec 2104 Ethernet
Ring Switches, discusses how to avoid invalid or unintended rings, and describes two
ring setup examples in detail.
Ring Setup and Operation
For ring operation in most applications, no user configuration is necessary. Just connect
the ring-configured ports of your EOTec 2104 Ethernet Ring Switches in a ring by
connecting the last switch back to the first. Make sure you use only the ring-configured
ports for your ring connections. Use the non-ring ports to connect to your Ethernet
devices such as PLCs, computers, and so on.
Switches can be part of multiple rings. Refer to the
some examples.
Ring Application Tips
A Weed Ring Switch increases network reliability by providing an alternative path for
message flow in the event of a network segment failure. When a Weed Ring Switch
detects a communications break, it quickly notifies the other switches in the ring.
Messages are automatically rerouted through the alternative ring path within
milliseconds. Here are some helpful tips for using Weed Ring Switches:
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