Siemens PC 670 Connection Using Windows, Networking the computing unit via Industrial Ethernet

Release 04/02 Connecting and Switching on the Computing Unit

3.10Networking Computing Unit and Other Computers via Industrial Ethernet

Networking the computing unit via Industrial Ethernet

The RJ45 Ethernet interface is a Twisted Pair (TP) interface with a data transmissin rate of 10/100 Mbaud. The onboard interface is compatible with the Intel pro/100+ PCI adapter.

The interface is Plug & Play capable and is automatically detected in Windows. The protocol settings are defined in the Windows Control Panel.

Notice

In order to operate the 100 Mbaud, an Class 5 Ethernet cable is required.

Note

Please refer to the SIMATIC NET Catalog IK IP for more information on the SIMATIC Net PC cards.

3.11Connection Using Windows

Windows supports point-to-point connection via the LPT or COM. The connecting cables are standard, commercially available connecting cables. Refer to the section on networks in your Windows description or online Help “Connection to Another Computer”.

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