2-4
Network Connection
Hub connection
This section contains information on connecting the PC to one or more Model 2701s
through an Ethernet hub
using Ethernet straight through cables. When using this connection scheme, the TCP/IP set-
tings for the PCs Ethernet card and the Model 2701 will need to be set manually (see
Section
NOTE
Figure 2-2
Hub to Model 2701
Table 2-3
Additional component requirements for hub connection
Quantity
1
2
1
(Figure
2-2) or switch that is not part of a larger local area network
3).
Different available IP addresses are required for each Model 2701 and the network
interface card connected to the Model 2701 network.
NOTE:
The maximum distance between
the PC and hub and between
the hub and 2701(s) is 100m.
Component
Network Interface Card
CAT 5 straight-thru cable
Network Hub
Model 2701 Instrument Networking Instruction Manual
Note
Properly installed in PC.
Add one additional cable for each additional
Model 2701 connected through the hub.
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