Acromag have recently released a new white paper titled “How to Connect to an Ethernet Device for Communication”. The White paper discusses numerous topics associated with the study including the basics ” What is Ethernet”. Read more about the paper below.
To connect and communicate to an Ethernet device like an Acromag Ethernet module, you have three potential connection scenarios:
- Direct connect your Ethernet device to your computer – Easiest but the most restrictive, as it dominates the use of your Ethernet port and may temporarily take your computer off-line from the internet.
- Network connect your Ethernet device to your LAN (Local Area Network) – A little more complicated and does not include remote access from another network.
- Remotely connect to your Ethernet device over the internet – This requires the second scenario, but adds Port Forwarding, requires a static public IP address, and potentially adds the services of a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
This paper gives detailed information and examples on how how to make these connections.
Topics Discussed:
- What is Ethernet?
- The Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet Addressing
- The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)
- The User-Datagram Protocol (UDP)
- The MAChine Address
- Three Different Types of Connection to an Ethernet Device
» Download the White Paper: How to Connect to an Ethernet Device for Communication
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