2-4 Network Connection Model 2701 Instrument Networking Instruction Manual
Hub connection
This section contains information on connecting the PC to one or more Model 2701s
through an Ethernet hub (
Figure 2-2) or switch that is not part of a larger local area network
using Ethernet straight through cables. When using this connection scheme, the TCP/IP set-
tings for the PCs Ethernet card and the Model 2701 will need to be set manually (see
Section 3).
NOTE Different available IP addresses are required for each Model 2701 and the network
interface card connected to the Model 2701 network.
Figure 2-2
Hub to Model 2701
Table 2-3
Additional component requirements for hub connection
Quantity Component Note
1 Network Interface Card Properly installed in PC.
2 CAT 5 straight-thru cable Add one additional cable for each additional
Model 2701 connected through the hub.
1 Network Hub 10/100BaseTX
NOTE:
The maximum distance between
the PC and hub and between
the hub and 2701(s) is 100m.