Connecting to a Network
4.1 Connecting to a ThinWire Ethernet Network
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If your system is not the first or last system and you want to connect
another system to the ThinWire cable, add another section of cable to the
T-connector.
Make sure the T-connector is attached correctly to the back of the system
unit. Push the T-connector onto the system unit BNC connector, then turn
the T-connector clockwise until it locks in place.
Figure 4–3 Attaching T-Connector with Cable Segment to BNC Connector
T-Connector
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4.2 Creating a ThinWire Ethernet Work Group
A work group is a set of systems connected serially on the same ThinWire
segment. This segment can work as a standalone network or be connected to a
larger network.
The serial configuration lowers the cost of wiring. However, there is a risk that
someone might unplug a system and make the network connections inoperative
between systems on the ThinWire segment.
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