Standard Driver Mode; Dalsa Netlink Universal Ip Filter Driver Mode - Dalsa Spyder 3 GigE SG-10-01k80-00-R User Manual

Spyder 3 GigE User's Manual
memory using almost no PC CPU resources. This leaves the CPU free to process
applications.
To achieve this performance level, PCs must be equipped with a GigE network interface
(also referred to as a network adapter) based on Intel's 82540 chip. Many motherboard
manufacturers are designing this chip directly into their board in "LAN on the
motherboard (LOM)" implementations. Alternately, an Intel 82540-based network
adapter, also known as a network interface card, can be slotted into a PC.
Note:
GigE Driver Manual. To view the manual, point to Programs → DALSA QuickCam →
Documentation → Spyder 3 GigE Driver Manual
Note:
identification number for these may be different. Contact DALSA to obtain a driver
installation file compatible with LOMs.

Standard Driver Mode

In standard mode, the Spyder 3 GigE operates with any vendor's Ethernet network
adapter. The driver shipped with the adapter transfers the data to the Windows network
stack, which handles IP communications tasks.
Standard mode is recommended for applications where flexibility is more important than
performance. The Windows network stack uses significant levels of CPU processing
power to transfer data to memory, which can result in lost packets, severely degrading
performance.
Standard mode is thus suitable for applications that require bandwidths of only 100 Mb/s
or less. If this mode is used with bandwidths of 1 Gb/s, application performance will
greatly degrade when CPU usage hits 100%. Additionally, at high rates like these,
insufficient CPU resources may be available to process or even display images.
Note:
GigE Driver Manual. To view the manual, point to Programs → DALSA QuickCam →
Documentation → Spyder 3 GigE Driver Manual

DALSA NetLink Universal IP Filter Driver Mode

The Universal IP Filter Driver mode is recommended for applications where flexibility is
more important than performance, but more performance is required than can be
achieved using only the Windows network stack.
Similar to the drivers used in standard mode, the Universal IP Filter Driver interoperates
with any vendor's Ethernet network adapter. The driver shipped with the adapter is still
employed, but it communicates with the Filter Driver, instead of with the Windows
network stack.
All packets related to imaging are processed with high efficiency by the Universal IP
Filter Driver. Other packets are forwarded to the Windows stack. In this way, a single
network adapter can support both an imaging application and normal corporate LAN
functions, such as web browsing and email.
DALSA
For more information and instructions on installing the drive, refer to the Spyder 3
The DALSA NetLink IP Device Driver supports LOM implementations, but the PCI
For more information and instructions on installing the drive, refer to the Spyder 3
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