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IM MV100-17E
2.2
Connecting the Ethernet Interface
When connecting only the MV and a PC
Connect the MV and the PC via a HUB as in the following figure.
PC
Ethernet cable
HUB
10BASE-T straight cable
10BASE-T straight cable
Ethernet
interface connector
Ethernet
interface connector
(Multiple devices can be
connected by using a hub.)
MV
MV
When connecting to a preexisting network
The following figure illustrates an example in which the MV and a PC are connected to
the network. When connecting the MV or the PC to a preexisting network, the transfer
rate, connector type, etc. must be matched. For details, consult your system or network
administrator.
PC
Ethernet cable
10BASE-T straight cable
Network
Ethernet
interface connector
(Adapters that support
the 10BASE-T (hubs and
routers, for example)
MV
Note
•
Depending on the reliability of the network or the volume of network traffic, all the transferred
data may not be retrieved by the PC.
•
Communication performance deteriorates if multiple PCs access the recorder simultaneously.