Ethernet (ENET)

Overview

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.

Basic Section

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.

Important: The information in this section is applicable to the “Advanced Section” on page 2–26.Xantrex recommends that you read through this section even if the configuration doesn't match your final setup.

System Requirements

•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

Accessories

•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

Communication Cable

Use a standard RJ-45 (see Figure 2-1) and RJ-45 cross-cable (see

Figure 2-2).

Figure 2-1Computer or HUB Plug

2-2

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