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6.2.3 Dynamically Assigned Internet Addresses

In many instances, devices on a network do not have fixed IP addresses. This is the case when, for example, you are assigned an IP address dynamically by your dial-up Internet service provider (ISP) or when you have a device that provides your IP addresses using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The RCM4000 modules can use such IP addresses to send and receive packets on the Internet, but you must take into account that this IP address may only be valid for the duration of the call or for a period of time, and could be a private IP address that is not directly accessible to others on the Internet. These addresses can be used to perform some Internet tasks such as sending e-mail or browsing the Web, but it is more difficult to participate in conversations that originate elsewhere on the Internet. If you want to find out this dynamically assigned IP address, under Windows 98 you can run the winipcfg program while you are connected and look at the interface used to connect to the Internet.

Many networks use IP addresses that are assigned using DHCP. When your computer comes up, and periodically after that, it requests its networking information from a DHCP server. The DHCP server may try to give you the same address each time, but a fixed IP address is usually not guaranteed.

If you are not concerned about accessing the RCM4000 from the Internet, you can place the RCM4000 on the internal network using an IP address assigned either statically or through DHCP.

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RabbitCore RCM4000 Rabbit Semiconductor Trademarks Table of Contents Software Reference Appendix C. Power Supply 109 RabbitCore RCM4100 Introduction RCM4000 Features RCM4000 FeaturesFeature RCM4000 RCM4010 Advantages of the RCM4000 1 RCM4000 Development Kit Development and Evaluation Tools Online Documentation Software RabbitCore RCM4000 Getting Started Install Dynamic C Prepare the Prototyping Board for Development Hardware Connections Prototyping Board Attach Module to Prototyping Board Connect Programming Cable AC Adapter Connect Power Troubleshooting Run a Sample ProgramRun a Sample Program Technical Support Where Do I Go From Here? RabbitCore RCM4000 Introduction Running Sample Programs Sample Programs User’s Manual Use of Nand Flash RCM4000 only Click OK or Close to exit the various dialog boxes Serial Communication User’s Manual Real-Time Clock 3 A/D Converter Inputs RCM4000 only RabbitCore Module Hardware Reference Shows the RCM4000 pinouts for header J3 RCM4000 Digital Inputs and Outputs 4000 Pin Pin Name Default Use Alternate Use RCM4000 Pinout Configurations TXD PC0 PE1 Other Inputs and Outputs Memory I/O Interface Rabbit 4000 Serial Port and Clock Pins Serial CommunicationSerial Ports RJ-45 Ethernet Port Pinout Ethernet Port Programming Port Programming Cable Changing Between Program Mode and Run Mode Standalone Operation of the RCM4000 Resistor Divider Network for Analog Inputs A/D Converter RCM4000 only It is not referenced to Analog Supply Circuit 1 A/D Converter Power Supply Other Hardware Clock DoublerSpectrum Spreader Nand Flash MemorySram Flash Eprom RabbitCore RCM4000 More About Dynamic C Software Reference RabbitCore RCM4000 Sram Use Dynamic C Function CallsDigital I/O Serial Communication Drivers RabbitCore RCM4000 Board Initialization Prototyping Board Functions Alerts Void timedAlertunsigned long timeout Analog Inputs RCM4000 only ADS7870 Signal ADS7870 State RCM3400 Function/State On write operations Data value on read operations Gain Code Multiplier Unsigned int anaInDriverunsigned int cmd, unsigned int len AnaInConfig, anaIn, brdInit Gain Code Multiplier Voltage Range Single Diff ×10 ×16 ×20 126 Applies to Prototyping Board If successful If not able to make calibration constants Channel Code Single-Ended Voltage Range † Input Lines Float anaInVoltsunsigned int channel, unsigned int gaincode Float anaInDiffunsigned int channel, unsigned int gaincode Channel Code 20 mA Input Lines Float anaInmAmpsunsigned int channel Allchan Gain Code Voltage Range +AIN7 AIN6 Gain Code Voltage Range Add-On Modules Upgrading Dynamic C RabbitCore RCM4000 TCP/IP Connections Using the TCP/IP Features RabbitCore RCM4000 TCP/IP Primer on IP Addresses Typical Corporate Network IP Addresses Explained How IP Addresses are Used Dynamically Assigned Internet Addresses Placing Your Device on the Network Direct Connection Using a Hub Running TCP/IP Sample ProgramsDirect Connection How to Set IP Addresses in the Sample Programs Direct Connection PC to RCM4000 Module How to Set Up your Computer for Direct Connect Running Additional Sample Programs With Direct Connect Run the PINGME.C Sample Program Where Do I Go From Here? RabbitCore RCM4000 Appendix A. RCM4000 Specifications Dia × Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics Exclusion Zone Parameter RCM4000 RCM4010 Table A-1. RCM4000 Specifications Ten 8-bit timers 6 cascadable from the first Table A-2 Converter Specifications 1 A/D ConverterParameter Test Conditions Figure A-3. User Board Footprint for RCM4000 Headers Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Rabbit 4000 DC CharacteristicsTable A-4 .3 Volt DC Characteristics Symbol Parameter Maximum Rating Table A-6. External Capacitive Bus Loading -40C to +85C I/O Buffer Sourcing and Sinking LimitBus Loading Table A-5. Capacitance of Rabbit 4000 I/O Ports Iord Clock to Address Worst-Case Table A-8. Preliminary Data and Clock DelaysOutput Delay 30 pF 60 pF 90 pF Ns setting No dbl / dbl Conformally coated Area Conformal Coating Jumper Configurations Table A-9. RCM4000 Jumper ConfigurationsHeader Description Pins Connected Factory Default RabbitCore RCM4000 Appendix B. Prototyping Board Current Measurement Headers RCM4000 Prototyping Board Features RabbitCore RCM4000 935 Mechanical Dimensions and Layout Power Supply Table B-1. Prototyping Board SpecificationsParameter Specification Signals Using the Prototyping Board Pin Pin Name Prototyping Board Use Measuring Current Draw Adding Other Components Analog Features RCM4000 only Table B-3. Positive A/D Converter Input Voltage Ranges3.1 A/D Converter Inputs Table B-4. Differential Voltage Ranges Mode Read Calibrate Thermistor Input3.3 A/D Converter Calibration Serial Port Header Default Use Alternate Use Table B-5. Prototyping Board Serial Port Configurations 4.1 RS-232 Table B-6. RCM3400 Prototyping Board Jumper Configurations Prototyping Board Jumper Configurations JP5 LN4IN-LN6IN 108 Appendix C. Power Supply Power SuppliesBattery-Backup Circuits 165 mA·h = 2.5 years Reset Generator User’s Manual 111 112 SMODE0 SMODE1 Index ADCALALL.C User’s Manual 115 116 Schematics