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Section 8 NCB-EL/FL Network Applications
This section provides examples for supported configurations for TCP/IP connection. The examples
will also include a discussion of pros and cons for each scenario.
8.1 Configuration One - Basic Configuration
The simplest configuration of the NCB-EL/FL routers can be achieved when only two or three
NCB-EL/FL routers are in use. This network may contain any combination of NIONs and a
backup Echelon Gateway.
shows this connection.
Figure 8.1 NCB-EL/FL Configuration One Example
The following figure shows the corresponding configuration that would be seen in the Ether/Plug
application for Configuration One:
Figure 8.2 Configuration Example 1 View in Ether/Plug Application
Field Descriptions for Configuration One
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The channel name is simply a description of the TCP/IP network shared by all the NCB-EL/FL
routers.
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The global IP sub-net mask will depend on the TCP/IP network.
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The available setting in the drop down menu for the IP Address will be described as various
TCP/IP connections are discussed.
LAS Node 113
Member Name: Branch 1
Host IP Address: 101.101.101.102
LAS Node 114
Member Name: Branch 1
Host IP Address: 101.101.101.103
Member Name: LAS
Host IP Address: 101.101.101.101
LAS
NCB-EL/FL
LAS Node 112
Ethern
et
NCB-EL/FL
NION 1
NCB-EL/FL
NION 2
