Networking The Simatic Box Pc 620 And Other Computers On Industrial Ethernet; Connection Under Windows - Siemens SIMATIC Box PC 620 Manual

4.7 Networking the SIMATIC Box PC 620 and Other Computers on
Industrial Ethernet
Networking the SIMATIC Box PC 620 on Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Ethernet is a bus system for industrial use based on Ethernet
(ISO 8802/3). The main features of Industrial Ethernet are:
speed (10 Mbps), simple expansion, open communication, and widespread
application.
How the Network Functions
Industrial Ethernet is the name of Siemens networks and network components
operating according to the CSMA / CD (Ethernet) principle. Industrial Ethernet is a
bus-type LAN that uses a triaxial cable (H1) as its transmission medium.
Note
You will find more detailed information about the SIMATIC Net PC cards in the
SIMATIC NET Catalog IK 10.
4.8

Connection under Windows

Windows supports point-to-point connections via the LPT or COM port. The
connecting cables are standard, commercially available products. More information
is available in the Networks section of the Windows description and in the online
Help system under "Connection to Another Computer".
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