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ArmorBlock Module and
Ethernet Communication
ArmorBlock Module and PC
Connections to the Ethernet
Network
Connect to Networks via Ethernet Interface
Topic
Ethernet is a local area network that provides communication between various
devices at 10 or 100 Mbps. The physical communication media options for the
ArmorBlock modules are:
•
Built-in
- Twisted-pair (10/100Base-T)
•
With media converters or hubs
- Fiber optic
- Broadband
- Thick-wire coaxial cable (10Base-5)
- Thin-wire coaxial cable (10Base-2)
The ArmorBlock module utilizes 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX media. Connections
are made directly from the ArmorBlock module to an Ethernet hub or switch.
Since the ArmorBlock module incorporates embedded switch technology, it
can also be connected to other modules in a Star, Tree, Daisy Chain or Linear,
and Ring network topologies. The network setup is simple and cost effective.
Typical network topology is pictured below.
Ethernet Network Topology
to PC Ethernet Card
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RJ45 cable with D-coded M12
Ethernet Hub or
connector
Switch
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Appendix
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