Overview; Basic Section; System Requirements; Accessories - Xantrex GRIB and Ethernet interface Operating Manual

Ethernet (ENET)

Overview

Basic Section

System Requirements

Accessories

Communication Cable
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This chapter is intended for network administrators responsible for the
configuration and maintenance of devices on the network. This chapter
provides information for connecting and configuring the power supply to
Ethernet.
This section describes the equipment and procedures to fully set up the
simplest configuration of an XG unit with the ENET option and a single
computer.
The information in this section is applicable to the "Advanced
Important:
Section" on page 2–26. Xantrex recommends that you read through this section
even if the configuration doesn't match your final setup.
• Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4.0 (with service pack
6.0a or later), Windows ME, or Windows 98
• Internet Explorer 5.01 or later
• 30 MB hard drive space
• 64 MB RAM
• Power supply with ENET port
• ENET RJ-45 and RJ-45 STP, Cat 5 cross-cable 9.84 feet (3 m) in
length or longer⑧
• PC
• Installation CD
Use a standard RJ-45 (see Figure 2-1) and RJ-45 cross-cable (see
Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-1 Computer or HUB Plug

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